All Retail Week articles in October 2024 – Page 6
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NewsSainsbury’s has launched an overhaul of its ‘Local’ c-store estate
Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s is set to kick off a ‘major overhaul’ of its Local c-store estate.
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AnalysisWhat Amazon is doing in the US to revolutionise global operations
Retail Week visited Amazon’s MQY1 fulfilment centre in Nashville, Tennessee, to find the technology and retail giant is showing no signs of slowing down in its pursuit of innovative new technologies.
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AnalysisRetail 2025: AI investment a top priority for next year, say retail bosses
Investment in AI will be central to retail strategies next year, with 35 CEOs revealing to Retail Week they are spending on various applications of the tech in a major new research paper.
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Retail VoiceLevel up your loyalty: Four ways gamification supercharges customer retention
Integrating game-like elements into loyalty programmes is a surefire way to foster stronger relationships with customers, believes Trust Retail’s Mike Dotson. Find out why
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NewsVictoria Plum to cease trading after it makes £2m loss in four months
Victorian Plumbing is set to close the Victoria Plum business it acquired in May, after it made a nearly £2m loss in four months.
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NewsWilko has partnered with Deliveroo for on-demand delivery
Value retailer Wilko has launched on Deliveroo to give customers access to on-demand delivery of thousands of home and garden products in as little as 25 minutes.
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NewsCurrys has refreshed its credit offering by launching a flexible payment option
Currys has unveiled a refreshed credit offering to give customers more flexibility when purchasing new products.
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NewsAstrid & Miyu is set to open its first store in mainland Europe
Exclusive: Jewellery retailer Astrid & Miyu is opening its doors in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, marking its debut store in mainland Europe as it eyes further expansion.
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NewsBoots has grown market share for 14th consecutive quarter as full-year sales rise
Boots has delivered its 14th consecutive quarter of market share growth in the UK as full-year sales grew, driven by beauty products.
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NewsJohn Lewis has joined the British Beauty Council as a patron
John Lewis has become a patron of the British Beauty Council, a not-for-profit organisation that engages with businesses and government to address the needs of the beauty sector.
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NewsFootasylum has drafted in former Clarks and New Balance executives
Footasylum has appointed a new chief commercial officer and senior buying director to its top team.
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NewsFrasers has acquired a stake in a Malta-based sports retailer
Frasers has acquired a stake in Hudson Malta, a premier retail and distribution business based in Malta, as the retail group looks to spread its international footprint.
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InterviewQ&A: H&M global kidswear MD on new premium Adorables brand and its partnership with Selfridges
As H&M unveils its new premium childrenswear label, which is launching in partnership with luxury department store Selfridges, global managing director of kidswear Ida Lindahl speaks to Retail Week about the inspiration behind the brand and how it fits into the group’s broader strategy.
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NewsMorrisons has added over 400 stores to its Uber Eats partnership
Supermarket giant Morrisons will add 400 stores to its partnership with Uber Eats in the coming days, as it expands its on-demand delivery coverage across the UK.
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NewsStarship Technologies and Bolt have teamed up on a grocery delivery service
Autonomous delivery services company Starship Technologies has partnered with ride-sharing app Bolt on a new grocery delivery partnership.
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NewsSuperdry is targeting Gen Z shoppers with a new Athletic Essentials concept store
Exclusive: Fashion retailer Superdry is opening the doors to a new concept store, Athletic Essentials by Superdry, as it targets Gen Z amid its ongoing turnaround strategy.
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NewsPoundland has launched its rewards app across the UK as part of £20m investment
Value retailer Poundland is rolling out its rewards app in-store and online across the UK alongside a £20m investment.
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NewsAsda teams up with Decathlon for new sportswear partnership
George at Asda is adding hundreds of Decathlon products to its website under a new partnership.
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NewsThe Entertainer has taken a ‘big and important step’ with hundreds of new Tesco concessions
The Entertainer has rolled out more than 850 new toy shops within Tesco as part of a new partnership to expand its retail presence in the UK and Ireland.
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NewseBay has expanded its Circular Fashion Fund with fresh investment for start-ups
Online marketplace eBay has announced the expansion of its Circular Fashion Fund (CFF), which plans to deliver $1.2m (£921,000) investment in business start-ups by the end of 2025.