All Retail Week articles in November 2023 – Page 5
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Innovation of the WeekInnovation of the Week: Asket launches climate impact receipts
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts.
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NewsPoundland yet to reach deal with 15 Wilko store landlords
Poundland has not yet reached an agreement with the landlords of more than 15 former Wilko sites, which it had intended to reopen under its own brand.
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NewsSainsbury’s, M&S and Currys demand action from chancellor on business rates
Some of the UK’s biggest retailers have called on the chancellor to take action on business rates to save the high street.
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NewsRetail bosses call for better abuse protection for staff
Retail bosses are urging police forces across the UK to better protect staff from abuse as the rate of retail crime reaches new heights.
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NewsDune sale process slows despite ‘multiple offers’
Footwear and accessories retailer Dune’s sale process has reportedly been delayed, despite offers from fashion giants Next and Aurelius among others.
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NewsTourist tax hits London as Chinese visitors spend ‘significantly less’
London retailers are suffering from the continued impact of VAT on overseas spending as Chinese tourists returning to the capital spend “significantly less” than they did before the Covid-19 pandemic.
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GalleryStore gallery: Marc Jacobs unwraps first ever UK pop-up
Luxury fashion retailer Marc Jacobs has opened the doors to its first ever UK pop-up store in London’s Covent Garden, in the form of an “entirely mirrored box”.
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AnalysisRetail Horizon 2024: How AI will help retailers unlock their growth potential
The pace of technology development and consumer adoption is accelerating at a breathtaking speed, and retailers must find ways to stay ahead.
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AnalysisRetail Horizon 2024: Technology
Retail Horizon 2024 is Retail Week’s exclusive strategic toolkit for subscribers.
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Opinion‘Halting retail crime epidemic will need a broad approach’
Partnerships between retailers, the police and the government are welcome but, given the scale of the challenge, companies must take steps of their own to ensure the safety of staff and minimise inventory loss, believes Erin Brookes
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NewsRevolution Beauty upgrades full year guidance
Revolution Beauty has upgraded its guidance for the full year as it posted a rise in profit and revenue in the six months to August 31.
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NewsAvon to open its first UK stores
Cosmetics company Avon is set to open its first shops in the UK in its 137-year history.
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NewsHammerson in talks to sell stake in Value Retail
UK shopping centre owner Hammerson is reportedly in talks to sell its 40% stake in Value Retail.
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NewsDr Martens appoints new chief financial offer
Dr Martens has announced that Giles Wilson will join the footwear retailer as its new chief financial officer, hot on the heels of Jon Mortimore.
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NewsPrivate equity group Aurelius snaps up Body Shop
Specialist beauty retailer The Body Shop has been sold to private equity group Aurelius.
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NewsExclusive: BRC warns ‘no town or city centre safe’ from business rates rise
The British Retail Consortium has warned that “no town or city centre in England is safe” as retail giants brace for an increase in business rates as part of the autumn statement next week.
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NewsAsda cuts debt as focus on low prices pays off
Asda has reported a rise in quarterly sales and reduced its debt burden.
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InterviewQ&A: Canopey founder on launching a verified sustainable marketplace
Canopey’s founder Thomas Panton speaks to Retail Week about the launch of its sustainable marketplace, the ways it is eliminating greenwashing and its plans for reaching a varied consumer and retailer audience.
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NewsSteep fall in inflation helped by food price changes
Inflation fell to 4.6% in October, official data has shown.
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NewsThai retail group takes control of Selfridges
Thai retailer Central Group has taken control of Selfridges following problems at partner Signa, with which it bought the famous department store in a $5bn deal.