All articles by Ritika Bhoora – Page 4
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News
The Body Shop files for bankruptcy in US and Canada
The Body Shop’s US and Canadian arms have filed for bankruptcy despite being profitable after the beauty retailer’s UK business went into administration last month.
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Foot Locker records losses despite sales rise
New York-based sports retailer Foot Locker has reported a net loss, despite sales being ahead of expectation in the fourth quarter of 2023.
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Boots orders staff back to office five days a week
Boots has ordered all its head office staff to return to the office five days a week, starting September 1.
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Retail sales dampened by one of wettest Februarys on record
UK retail sales declined as consumer demand was dampened by one of the wettest Februarys on record, according to the latest BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.
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Gallery
Gymshark unveils new range in Selfridges partnership
Gymshark has unveiled its highly anticipated premium athleisure “everywear” range, available exclusively at Selfridges.
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Superdrug partners with Gophr to offer on-demand pharmacy delivery
Superdrug has partnered with on-demand delivery network Gophr to deliver prescriptions direct to UK homes.
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Gallery
Inside Arc’teryx's minimalist flagship at London's Covent Garden
Outdoor apparel brand Arc’teryx has opened the doors to its new flagship store at 41-42 King Street, Covent Garden, offering new lines, a community room and product guides to enhance the visitor experience.
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BRC urges chancellor to set new business rates at lower inflation levels
BRC and four other trading bodies have written to the Chancellor ahead of the spring budget urging him to align business rates rise with April inflation rates – currently at 2%.
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Frasers buys Wiggle out of administration
Frasers Group has snapped up cycling retailer Wiggle, acquiring the brand and intellectual property after the business fell into administration in October last year.
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The Body Shop administrators investigate missing millions
The Body Shop’s administrators are investigating claims of millions of unaccounted funds that were taken out of the business before its collapse.
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Mohsin Issa to hand over running of Asda following ‘reset’
Mohsin Issa, co-owner of Asda said he plans to hand over the running of the UK’s third-biggest supermarket after carrying out a ”reset” of the business.
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Gymshark appoints first chief digital officer
Gymshark has appointed Carly Natalizia to the newly created role of chief digital officer to drive “digital growth for the brand for years to come”.
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Boots appoints former Asda strategy head to lead transformation
Boots has appointed Preyash Thakrar as strategy and transformation director as it “embarks on a significant period of change”.
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The Body Shop: full list of store closures
The Body Shop will be closing 75 stores in a phased process over the coming weeks cutting its store footprint to nearly half in the country.
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The Body Shop to shut 75 UK stores and cut more jobs
The Body Shop will shut a further 75 stores resulting in nearly 500 job losses over the coming weeks as administrators take measures to restructure the UK business.
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Hammerson reports growth in footfall as rental income increases
Hammerson, which owns and operates shopping centres including Brent Cross in London, posted a rise in rental income as occupancy and footfall increased in the full year ending December 2023.
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Ocado loses remain despite sales rise
Pureplay grocery retailer Ocado has posted sales growth as its retail business returned to profit for the full year ending December 2023.
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Analysis
As Halfords warns on profits, have the wheels fallen off the cycling market?
After sales at Halfords dramatically hit the skids, Retail Week looks at why the wheels have fallen off in the motoring and cycling retail category, and what brands are doing to turn things around
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Analysis
Meet the sports retail power brands of tomorrow
Fitness and sportswear brands hit the market every year but only a few stand out and have the potential to be the next big player. Retail Week highlights some of the brands aiming to break through in a category dominated by giants like Nike and Adidas