All Retail Week articles in October 2023
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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NewsRetail leaders sign letter to home secretary urging action on rising crime
Around 90 retail leaders in the UK have signed a letter to the home secretary, Suella Braverman, demanding a crackdown on retail crime.
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NewsRetail Week Awards 2024 deadline extended
The deadline to enter the Retail Week Awards 2024 has been extended.
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Innovation of the WeekInnovation of the Week: Waitrose uses AI to drive food innovationâ
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts.
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NewsIceland boss Walker quits âout of touchâ Tory party
Iceland executive chair Richard Walker, who was expected to become a Conservative MP, has quit the party, labelling it âout of touchâ.
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NewsVictoria Plum sold to Beds.co.uk owner
AHK Designs, the owner of Beds.co.uk and furniture retailer Cox & Cox, has purchased bathroom retailer Victoria Plum.
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NewsRevolution Beauty co-founder leads uprising
Revolution Beautyâs former boss and co-founder Adam Minto is understood to have voted against the re-election of the brandâs chief financial officer at its AGM.
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NewsJohn Lewis chair White to stand down
John Lewis Partnership chair Dame Sharon White is to leave her post at the famous retailer when her term ends in early 2025.
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InterviewQ&A: Adanolaâs CEO on the brandâs journey so far and what makes it stand out
Athleisure wear brand Adanolaâs chief executive talks to Retail Week about the journey of the brand, what makes it stand out from the rest and the future of activewear
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OpinionâSharon White will be leaving a job half-finished at John Lewis Partnershipâ
John Lewis Partnership (JLP) chair Dame Sharon Whiteâs decision to stand down at the end of a single term is perhaps not surprising. But it raises questions about the legacy she will leave behind.
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NewsRetail footfall forecast to drop in lead-up to Christmas
Retail footfall is predicted to fall in the run-up to Christmas as consumers âtighten their purse stringsâ due to rising bills, according to MRI Software, formerly Springboard.
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NewsBoohoo revenue and profits decline as it issues double-digit profit warning
Boohoo has posted a fall in revenue and profits in the six months to August 31, but said it is working on âimproved profitability and getting back to growthâ.
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NewsGreggs sales soar as it maintains profit guidance
Greggs has reported a surge in sales helped by âincreased customer visitsâ as it expects its full-year outcome to be âin line with previous expectationsâ.
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NewsFood prices drop due to âfierce competition between retailersâ
Both food inflation and shop price inflation have seen a continued drop and are at their lowest levels since August 2022 and September 2022 respectively.
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NewsTen more ex-Wilko stores reopen as Poundland
Ten more ex-Wilko stores will open their doors as Poundland on Saturday, October 7.
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AnalysisThe issues plaguing Boohoo as it loses battle against Shein
As Boohoo posted a fall in revenue and profits earlier today for the six months to August 31, Retail Week looks at whatâs going wrong at the fashion giant as it continues to fall behind in the fast-fashion battle.
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Retail VoiceWhy reducing food waste is an untapped silver bullet
With plans for mandatory food waste reporting now discarded by the government, Olioâs Tessa Clarke examines why it could be the solution hiding in plain sight
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OpinionâPlanning is the elephant in the room in high streets debateâ
Effective planning could drive intelligent developments in towns, including the ways that retail can be bolstered, argues entrepreneur Emma Bridgewater
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NewsOcado slashes prices on more than 500 products
Pureplay grocer Ocado has cut the prices on more than 500 of its items, including âautumn and winter favouritesâ, as part of its âBig Price Dropâ initiative.
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NewsTesco profits and sales surge as focus on value pays off
Tesco has posted an increase in both profits and sales during its first half, as well as raising its full-year profit guidance, as its investment in value and quality pays off.
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NewsSuperdry to sell South Asian IP for ÂŁ40m to âaccelerate growthâ
Fashion retailer Superdry has confirmed it has signed a joint venture agreement with Reliance Brands Holding UK Ltd for the sale of its intellectual property assets in India.