All Retail Week articles in November 2023 – Page 3
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News
Very collaborates with Amazon Web Services to deliver generative AI
The Very Group has selected Amazon Web Services (AWS) to help transform and accelerate its shopping experience with generative AI.
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News
Asos ditches bonus scheme diversity targets
Fashion retailer Asos has abandoned diversity targets in its annual executive bonus scheme as it prioritises profitability.
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News
Revolution Beauty founder in £3m repayment talks
Revolution Beauty founder Adam Minto is in talks about repaying almost £3m to settle claims that he breached fiduciary duties to the retailer.
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Analysis
Will toys be top of the list this Christmas?
Toys and games were once the kings of Christmas. Before children had their eyes on the latest iPhone or tablet, on Christmas Eve their heads hit the pillow dreaming of Mr Frosty, Stretch Armstrong or Bop It!
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Innovation of the Week
Co-op signs 15-year renewable power agreement
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts.
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Retail Voice
Three ways to link in-store experiences to profits
Ensuring return on investment is crucial when it comes to making improvements that boost profits. Maze’s Mark Rice examines the three areas that can make all the difference
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News
Boost in sales of toys and electricals as Black Friday footfall soars
Retailers have reported customers flocking for deals on toys and electricals ahead of Christmas as Black Friday footfall numbers surged across much of the country.
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News
Poundland to open more former Wilko stores before Christmas
Poundland has confirmed it will open seven more former Wilko stores before Christmas, taking the total number of Wilko-to-Poundland stores to 63.
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Gallery
HMV reopens iconic Oxford Street store
HMV has returned to its former home of 363 Oxford Street following a four-year absence, showcasing a range of vinyl, pop culture merchandise, DVDs, CDs and a purpose-built floor for live performances.
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News
Boots owner offloads £4.8bn pension scheme
Boots has agreed to transfer £4.8bn of pension obligations to insurer Legal & General in a deal that potentially paves the way for a sale by owner Walgreens Boots Alliance.
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News
John Lewis launches Randox Health clinics in store
John Lewis is launching Randox Health clinics in store to enable customers to benefit from preventative healthcare services.
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News
Mothercare records drop in sales as it ‘continues refinancing’
Mothercare has posted a decline in revenue and international sales as it continues efforts to “refinance the group” and ensure “adequate and appropriate financing for the future”.
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News
UK consumer confidence increases despite ‘ongoing cost-of-living concerns’
UK consumer confidence rose by six points in November, despite “ongoing cost of living concerns” impacting many customers.
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Opinion
‘It would be great if new Marble Arch store played a part in M&S’ property transformation’
There was satisfaction among Marks & Spencer chiefs this week as the retailer won a judicial review of secretary of state for levelling up, housing and communities Michael Gove’s decision to block redevelopment of its Marble Arch flagship.
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News
Former Wilko owner and bosses to face MPs over collapse
Wilko bosses, which includes former owner Lisa Wilkinson, will be called in front of a parliamentary committee after the chain collapsed in August.
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News
More shoppers targeting Black Friday deals for Christmas shopping
More than four times the number of shoppers plan to do the majority of their Christmas shopping this Black Friday weekend this year compared to 2022.