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NewsFormer Tesco UK boss named new Foot Locker president
Former Tesco UK boss Matthew Barnes has been named the new president of footwear specialist Foot Locker in the US.
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NewsSuperdry to launch Bench collection with plans to roll out shop-in-shops
Superdry is set to launch its first licensed collection with streetwear brand Bench in the new year, with plans to roll out shop-in-shops across parts of its store network, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsShein, H&M and Sephora among top retailers investing in Black Friday influencer marketing
Retailers including Shein, H&M and Sephora are among the top 15 brands investing in Black Friday influencer marketing, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsNext offloads land for £54m
Next has offloaded land that it acquired in 2021 to consolidate part of its distribution network for £54.1m.
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NewsSosandar reports return to growth despite M&S cyber disruption
Sosandar has posted a return to revenue growth despite five months of ‘no material revenue’ from M&S.
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NewsAO’s membership programme boosts sales and profits
AO has said the contiued uptake and development of its membership proposotion has driven futher growth.
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NewsKingfisher ups profit guidance as ‘big-ticket’ recovers
Kingfisher has upgraded its profit guidance for the year as it posted growth in volumes and an improvement in ‘big ticket’ sales.
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NewsCo-op sets record pace with 11 store openings in one week
The investment in convenience stores comes as the retailer is continuing to call on the government to deliver business-rates reform at the November 26 Budget “to secure the future of small shops and community retail”.
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NewsChatGPT adds ‘shopping research’ personal shopper feature
OpenAI has added a new funtion to ChatGPT which allows shoppers to describe what they’re looking for and receive a personalised buyers guide to help them decide what to buy.
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NewsTGJones owner explores potential sale of head office and distribution centre
TGJones’ owner Modella Capital is exploring the possibility of selling the freehold on its Swindon head office and distribution centre in the future, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsUK retailers losing over £2bn annually in unclaimed courier refunds
UK retailers are losing £2.1bn each year over unclaimed refunds for lost and damaged parcels, new data has revealed.
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NewsMonsoon Accessorize returns to profit despite ‘tough consumer climate’
Adena Brands, parent company of Monsoon Accessorize, reported a “significant improvement” in trading and a return to profit.
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NewsChancellor delays axing of de minimis rule
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly not scrapping the de minimis rule in this week’s Budget, but plans to in 2029.
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NewsWatchdog considering investigation into WHSmith profit overstatement
The UK accounting regulator is considering whether to launch a formal investigation into PwC’s auditing of WHSmith following a £30m profit overstatement in its North American division.
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NewsM&S seeking 500 locations for new food stores
Marks & Spencer has revealed a list of 500 locations it is seeking out for new and renewed stores as it plans to double the size of its food arm.
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NewsClarks goes with new-look fascia at relocated Oxford Street store
Clarks’s relocated store on Oxford Street is sporting a new look fascia, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsLush unveils first rewards programme in UK
Lush has launched its first rewards programme in the UK and other key markets following demand from customers.
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NewsBoden opens first standalone store in America
Boden has opened its first standalone store in the US this week, marking a key milestone in the clothing brand’s continued expansion in the States.
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NewsRetail sales volumes flat year on year in October
Retail sales volumes were sluggish last month, official data showed.
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NewsAsos posts full-year earnings rise despite sales fall
Online fashion retailer Asos is “ready to reclaim our place as the most exciting destination for fashion-loving customers” after reporting an improved financial performance.