All Retail Week articles in November 2023 – Page 7
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VideoWatch: Tesco captures excitement of lead-up to Christmas in new ad
Tesco has unveiled its new Christmas advert for 2023, capturing the excitement of the lead-up to the big day.
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AnalysisRetail Horizon 2024: How can retailers accelerate efforts to tackle climate change?
As retailers grapple with meeting long-term environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) targets, while at the same time balancing costs and profitability for shareholders, consumer behaviour has shifted during the cost-of-living crisis.
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AnalysisRetail Horizon 2024: Sustainability
Retail Horizon 2024 is Retail Week’s exclusive strategic toolkit for subscribers.
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Innovation of the WeekAmazon teams up with Meta and Snap for seamless social shopping
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts.
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NewsWalgreens to pay £1bn to offload Boots pension scheme
Walgreens is considering a hefty payout to offload the Boots pension scheme and reinvigorate shelved plans to sell the retailer.
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NewsMusicMagpie in sale talks with The Body Shop buyer
Music Magpie is in “early-stage discussions” with potential buyers as it seeks a private sale.
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NewsHalfords targeted for merger by van rental firm
A reported merger bid for Halfords by van rental group Redde Northgate has been dismissed over a price disagreement.
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NewsExclusive: Secret Sales bolsters leadership team with new executives
Premium non-full-price marketplace Secret Sales has named Matalan executive Chris Lacey as chief digital officer and Alex Adamson as chief marketing officer, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsPoundland launches first-ever Black Friday event
Poundland has opened its first Black Friday event, with deals available both online and in stores.
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NewsRetail reliant on strong Black Friday after slow start to festive season
The retail sector is pinning its hopes on strong performance over the Black Friday weekend after a disappointing start to the festive trading season in terms of ecommerce performance.
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GalleryIn pictures: Fragrance Shop showcases UK’s first ever ‘AI creation machine’
The Fragrance Shop has opened a new Oxford Street flagship, featuring the UK’s first-ever AI fragrance creation machine.
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NewsM&S awarded judicial review of Marble Arch store plan
Marks & Spencer has won a legal victory as it seeks to replace its Marble Arch flagship with a new store and development.
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InterviewQ&A: Abbott Lyon chair Gareth Jones on the jewellery retailer’s unique proposition
Following the opening of Abbott Lyon’s debut pop-up store, chair Gareth Jones speaks to Retail Week about the meaning of affordable luxury, the retailer’s competitive advantage, expectations for the peak trading period and where stores fit into its future
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Opinion‘Stores are here to stay but how should they adapt to different shopping missions?’
It’s important for retailers to think about the role of different stores in different locations and how they service individuals, says Lisa Hooker
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NewsAO upgrades profit guidance as it continues to deliver ‘profit and cash generation’
Electricals specialist AO has upgraded its full-year profit guidance after focusing on delivering “profit and cash generation”.
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NewsTikTok Shop partners with Royal Mail
TikTok Shop has partnered with Royal Mail to roll out Click & Drop for merchants on the platform.
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NewsExclusive: Fenwick rules out lease on former House of Fraser store after talks fall through
Department store chain Fenwick has walked away after talks to take on the former House of Fraser store in Guildford, Surrey fell through.
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Retail VoiceFive steps to successful brand collaboration
From maintaining clear communication to measuring success, Foot Anstey’s Alexandra Hammond looks at the best ways to partner with other businesses
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Opinion‘UK retail has all the ingredients to maximise the opportunities of AI’
From supplier negotiations to store operations, AI offers retailers the chance to reap big benefits, believes Matt Truman
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NewsKingfisher issues profit warning as French market struggles
DIY giant Kingfisher has lowered its full-year profit guidance, saying that market trends in France have been “weaker than expected”.