All Retail Week articles in November 2023 – Page 2
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NewsCompanies must make sustainability ‘easier’ for shoppers
Businesses need to do more to influence consumer behaviour on sustainability as the world faces a climate crisis.
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InterviewInterview: Blank Street’s boss Ignacio Llado on perking up the UK high street
Blank Street’s managing director for the UK, Ignacio Llado, speaks to Retail Week about bringing fun back to coffee and challenging the status quo of the big chains
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VideoWatch: Sports Direct launches ‘Dream Big’ Christmas campaign
Sports Direct unveiled its ‘Dream Big’ Christmas campaign featuring some of the country’s biggest sports stars.
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VideoWatch: Sainsbury’s TV ad answers the big Christmas question
Sainsbury’s has released its Christmas ad, which sees staff answer a child’s “big question” about Santa with the help of singer Rick Astley.
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VideoWatch: Boots celebrates joy of giving with new Christmas advert
Boots has launched its Christmas marketing campaign, titled ‘Thank you, Santa’, which focuses on giving joy.
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Retail VoiceBeyond the price tag: winning loyalty from younger shoppers
When it comes to boosting long-term loyalty among younger shoppers, it’s not all about promotions and pricing, as American Express’ Dan Edelman explains
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AnalysisStrategy spotlight: Five ways Marks Electrical is disrupting its competitors
In its most recent update, Marks Electrical reported a 24.8% increase in revenue, making it the UK’s fastest-growing electrical retailer. Firmly establishing itself as a challenger to larger competitors such as Currys and AO, what can others learn from its success?
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NewsCurrys to sell Greek business for £175m
Currys has entered an agreement to sell its Greek business, Kotsovolos, to Greek electricity supplier Public Power Corporation (PPC) as it aims to strengthen its balance sheet and focus on the UK, Ireland and Nordic markets.
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NewsWickes underlines profit guidance as it grows market share
Wickes has reported an increase in core market share as it remains “on track to meet full-year expectations”.
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VideoWatch: The retail Christmas advert round-up
No sooner had the pumpkins and Halloween costumes been removed from the shelves, than several retailers launched their Christmas campaigns.
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NewsWilko confirms opening dates and locations for first three concept stores
Wilko has revealed the opening dates and locations for its first three concept stores, due to open before Christmas.
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GallerySézane offers shoppers ‘a piece of Paris’ with new London flagship
Parisian luxury fashion retailer Sézane has opened its largest-ever UK flagship on Marylebone High Street, London.
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VideoWatch: Morrisons Christmas ad celebrates with power ballads and singing oven gloves
Supermarket chain Morrisons has gone without Father Christmas this year, with a seasonal advert focused on singing oven gloves and 1980s power ballads instead.
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VideoWatch: Debenhams unveils ‘Wonderland is Waiting’ Christmas advert
Debenhams has launched its Christmas campaign, titled ‘Wonderland is Waiting’ and celebrating the magic of the holiday season.
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NewsWhite Stuff profits and sales rise in ‘strong’ year
White Stuff has reported a rise in both profits and sales in a “strong” year of growth for the fashion retailer in the early stages of its “ongoing business transformation”.
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NewsRixo launches Try Before You Buy service
Fashion retailer Rixo has announced a partnership with technology start-up Harper to launch a Try Before You Buy service, which aims to “bridge the gap” between the in-store shopping experience and the convenience of ordering online.
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NewsPrimark, M&S, Frasers and Dunelm sign new sustainability pledge
Primark, M&S, Frasers Group and Dunelm are among the retail giants to sign circular economy charity Wrap’s textiles 2030 initiative to “reduce carbon emissions, improve water stewardship and make the clothing and textiles sector more circular”.
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AnalysisRetail Horizon 2024: Consumer
Retail Horizon 2024 is Retail Week’s exclusive strategic toolkit for subscribers.
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AnalysisRetail Horizon 2024: How consumers are feeling – and how retail should get ready – for the year
Retail Week has launched its strategic toolkit, Retail Horizon 2024, mapping out the opportunities, challenges and winning strategies for businesses in the year ahead.
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Retail VoiceDoes retail need therapy?
As unified retail continues to be a buzzphrase across the sector, Aura’s Adam Wilson questions whether the retail industry is on the right track for future growth and how customer expectations are being met