All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 11
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InterviewQ&A: Pinterest UK retail director on Primark partnership and peak trading
Pinterest is on a mission to become a unique and popular shopping destination for its users across the globe. Its UK director of retail Caroline Orange-Northey talks to Retail Week about partnerships, AI enhancing the user experience, and why it’s preparing for peak now.
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NewsBoots to release hundreds of new wellness products this summer
Health and beauty retailer Boots is rolling out hundreds of new wellness products as it rapidly expands its range.
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NewsM&S resumes online trading following cyber attack
Marks & Spencer has started trading online again after weeks of disruption since it was hacked by cybercriminals.
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Opinion‘Is social commerce retail’s next-gen sales enabler or just another trend trap?’
Customers crave connection. A relationship with brands they love, trust and actively advocate for in social spaces. But can social commerce really deliver for those willing to dive headlong into this digital ecosystem? And is it even right for your brand?
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NewsSports Direct reported to the regulator for pricing practices
Sports Direct has been reported to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) following claims of “misleading” pricing by Which?.
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Opinion‘The fastest-growing retailers show us the power of stores’
Regardless of whether they sold yoga leggings or sweets, the retailers that are growing fast have invested in their stores
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NewsHomeware specialist Dusk posts record-breaking growth
Dusk has celebrated its “strongest year yet”, with year-on-year growth soaring by more than 50%.
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AnalysisSix major predictions for the next decade of retail
With the rapid development of Generative AI and AI more generally, everyone in the sector wants to know what it will mean for retail
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Retail VoiceThe retail tipping point. Are you ready?
The retail sector stands at a defining moment in 2025, with technology and consumer expectations converging to create unprecedented challenges and opportunities. But how can retailers attract, engage and retain shoppers? Amazon Web Services’ Rajashree Rane explains more
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InterviewQ&A: Tala CEO Morgan Fowles on Carnaby Street, obsessing over quality and expansion
Tala chief executive Morgan Fowles spoke to Retail Week about the significance of Tala’s debut store opening, its position in the market and staying competitive in a challenging athleisure and activewear market.
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AnalysisWeird Fish: How the British fashion and lifestyle brand is reeling in customers and powering growth
As Cornish fashion retailer Weird Fish continues on its growth direction, Retail Week explores the brand’s journey to date, the evolution of its offer, and how it is standing out from the crowd in a competitive fashion and lifestyle market.
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DataRanking: the 15 fastest-growing retail brands in the UK
While many retailers have been cutting costs, the players in this ranking have been gunning for growth. Thanks to exclusive transaction data shared with Retail Week by CACI, we can reveal the UK’s fastest-growing retail brands and explore what they tell us about how Brits are spending their cash
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NewsVery launches 'a new dimension' fashion range
Online retailer Very is adding a new boutique fashion range to its retail offering.
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AnalysisHow Holland & Barrett plans to create the nation’s go-to health app
Holland & Barrett has been busy of late, with recent results revealing a second year of double-digit growth as it continues its three-year transformation journey.
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AnalysisHow Alibaba, Boots and Tesco are winning online spend
Global ecommerce sales are expected to rise to £5.21trn in 2025. But to capitalise on this opportunity retailers must adapt to meet shoppers’ changing demands. Here we explore how Alibaba, Boots and Tesco are making online pay.
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NewsWeird Fish sales and profits ‘exceed expectations’ in first quarter
Sales and profits at Weird Fish surged during the first quarter, “exceeding trading expectations” amid the British fashion retailer’s ongoing growth strategy.
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NewsShein switches IPO focus to Hong Kong from London
Fast-fashion powerhouse Shein is likely to seek a listing in Hong Kong instead of London.
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FeatureConnected stores: Is this the future of physical retail?
Most online shopping experiences aim to be seamless and convenient with as little faff as possible, so it makes sense that the same would be asked of brick-and-mortar stores
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Innovation of the WeekShopify unveils new AI store builder among raft of tech advancements
Innovation of the Week is a series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team. Every week, we bring you new ideas and case studies across consumer, technology, sustainability, economy, policy and industry.
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News‘Tough retail climate’ sees Very revenue decline
Very UK saw revenue fall 2.5% in the 39 weeks to March 29, 2025, despite a strong increase in sales for its home category.