All Retail Week articles in October 2024
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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NewsBoohoo bosses under pressure to break up business and âspin offâ brands
Bosses at fast-fashion giant Boohoo Group are mulling a break up of the business as it faces pressure from shareholders to turn its fortunes around, according to reports.
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NewsDobbies plans to close a raft of garden centres, risking hundreds of jobs
Dobbies will close unprofitable locations, exit the Little Dobbies format and make hundreds of staff cuts as the retailer seeks to navigate out of financial difficulty.
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NewsJohn Lewis visits and sales have climbed after price promise relaunch and ad debut
Visits to John Lewisâ website and store sales have risen since the reintroduction of the Never Knowingly Undersold price promise and associated ad, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsGreggs sales are on a roll as it holds firm on guidance
Food-on-the-go retailer Greggs has maintained its full-year guidance after a quarter of âfurther good progressâ as sales continue to soar.
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NewsThe Works is âwell positionedâ for Christmas despite flat sales and falling profits
The Works has said it is âwell positionedâ for the peak Christmas trading period despite reporting flat sales and declining profits in a âchallengingâ year.
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NewsMulberry has rejected a takeover bid from Mike Ashleyâs Frasers Group
Mulberry has rejected the ÂŁ83m takeover bid proposed yesterday by Mike Ashleyâs Frasers Group.
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NewsTrinny London to open concessions in John Lewis stores
Beauty brand Trinny London has struck a retail partnership with John Lewis and will be available in seven stores across the UK and on the department storeâs website.
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VideoVery has released a new campaign inviting families to start Christmas toy shopping early
Online retailer Very has unveiled its new campaign inviting families to start Christmas shopping for toys earlier this year.
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NewsRecipe-in-a-box brand Gousto appoints eBay veteran to drive growth
Recipe-in-a-box brand Gousto has appointed eBay veteran Murray Lambell as chief customer officer to drive market share after it returned to profitability last year.
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NewseBay has removed private seller fees in the UK
Online marketplace eBay has removed fees for private sellers across all categories except motors in the UK.
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AnalysisSecondhand tech: Should more retailers cash in on the opportunity?
With AO snapping up Music Magpie and Vinted announcing the launch of a dedicated category for electronics, Retail Week takes a look at what some retailers are doing in the secondhand tech space, and if others are missing a trick.
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NewsTapi has turned a profit for the first time outside of the pandemic
Tapi has turned a profit for first time outside of the Covid-19 pandemic, despite shoppersâ subdued appetite for big-ticket home improvements.
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NewsJohn Lewis aims to create âworld flagshipâ with Peter Jones store overhaul
John Lewis has ambitions to transform its landmark Peter Jones store in Chelsea, London, into a shop that stands out on the global retail stage, Retail Week can reveal.
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InterviewInterview: Peter Ruis and his mission to make John Lewis âradically relevantâ
As John Lewis gears up for Christmas, new boss Peter Ruis sits down with Retail Week to discuss the future of department stores and why running JLP will âalways been more than just a jobâ.
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NewsJD Sports profits and sales have jumped as acquisitions power international growth
JD Sports boss RĂ©gis Schultz has hailed the brandâs international acquisitions and ability to âoutperform the marketâ as it delivered record interim results.
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NewsAO has snapped up Music Magpie in deal to âenhance its consumer tech offeringâ
Electricals giant AO has agreed a deal to acquire secondhand tech expert Music Magpie.
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Retail VoiceFive ways to maximise tech investments and boost shopper spend
As retailers continue to plough investment into cutting-edge technology, Retail Responseâs Calum Rhodes provides five tips to help make the most of this expenditure and grow consumer spending in bricks-and-mortar stores
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NewsM&S launches recruitment drive to fill 11,000 Christmas roles
Marks & Spencer is ramping up its Christmas recruitment drive, with 11,000 roles available across the UK during the festive period.
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NewsFormer Harrods director no longer set to take the reins at Fenwick
A former Harrods executive who was set to take the reins at Fenwick later this month has decided not to join the department store, according to reports.
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InterviewQ&A: The Worksâ Gavin Peck is positive about Christmas and profitability
Following The Works posting flat sales in what it described as a âchallenging yearâ, Retail Week speaks to chief executive Gavin Peck on his optimism for the year ahead, including how the group will boost sales for Christmas and improve its ranges