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NewsWaterstones halts US trading following Trump’s tariffs
Waterstones has paused international orders to the United States in the wake of the tariff hikes announced by the Trump administration.
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NewsGuess announces new CFO
The US-based retail business announced that Alberto Toni is expected to take the role in mid-June.
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NewsTHG completes refinancing package
The ecommerce company has completed debt refinancing through to December 2029.
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NewsJob cut fears spark jump in retail staff working while unwell
The number of retail staff going into work while feeling unwell has soared to an 18-month high, while wellbeing levels have plummeted, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisLiberation day: what do Trump’s tariffs mean for UK retailers?
What does US President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” mean for retailers, and their shoppers, in the UK? Retail Week explores.
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NewsCo-op ready to ‘stand and fight’ against inflationary pressures
The Co-op says the work it has done over the last few years to offset costs and strengthen its balance sheet means it’s now ready to “stand and fight” in any potential price war.
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NewsNew Look owners invest £30m to ‘supercharge’ digital transformation
New Look chief executive Helen Connolly has “never been more excited about the future” of the business after its owners invested £30m to fuel its ambitious growth plans.
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NewsThe Very Group launches data-led creative studio to collaborate with brands
Online marketplace The Very Group has launched a new marketing proposition connecting its data-led creative capabilities to external brands.
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NewsCo-op profits soar as it targets growth despite rising costs ahead
C-store specialist the Co-op’s profits have rocketed for the full year as it hails strategic progress and “right-sizing” of business starting to pay off.
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NewsMoonpig hails ‘strong’ performance as profits and sales grow
Online greetings card and gifting retailer Moonpig has hailed a “strong performance” as sales and profits continue to grow.
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NewsSainsbury’s drafts in ex-M&S boss and Sage CEO as new non-exec directors
Sainsbury’s has announced the appointment of two new non-executive directors.
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NewsCurrys lifts profit guidance once again
Electricals giant Currys has lifted its profit outlook for the full year again.
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NewsTM Lewin marks return to the high street with new flagship store
Menswear retailer TM Lewin has announced a return to bricks-and-mortar retail with the opening of a new flagship store.
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AnalysisPrimark CEO rumour mill: Who does retail think is set to step into Paul Marchant’s shoes?
Following the shock announcement that long-term chief executive Paul Marchant had left Primark with immediate effect earlier this week, Retail Week looks at the early runners and riders to replace him in one of the biggest jobs in UK fashion.
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NewsM&S chair Archie Norman: ‘We want to be the most personalised retailer in Britain’
Marks & Spencer chair Archie Norman has said that the group “wants to be the most personalised retailer in Britain” as it ramps up tech and IT improvements.
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NewsTopps Tiles sales improve despite challenging external cost environment
Topp Tiles have reported improving sales in the first half of the year but warned that the external cost environment remains challenging for the business.
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NewsTheo Paphitis’ Boux Avenue marks ‘breakthrough year’ for profits
Entrepreneur Theo Paphitis’ lingerie and clothing business Boux Avenue will clock up its first-ever profit in the financial year just ending, Retail Week can reveal.
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Opinion‘Longstanding assumptions are being challenged as retailers navigate new reality’
Tough trading conditions mean that many retailers now recognise the need to strike a better balance between breadth of product and services and profitability, observes Alvarez & Marsal’s managing director Erin Brookes
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NewsDecathlon sales rise in ‘transformative’ year
French sports giant Decathlon has reported an increase in sales during 2024 in a “transformative” year for the business.
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NewsAlibaba.com sees double-digit growth in orders from UK buyers
Business-to-business platform Alibaba.com has recorded a leap in year-on-year orders placed by UK small and medium enterprises (SMEs) during its annual expo.