All River Island articles
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NewsExclusive: Richard Bradbury returns to River Island as executive chair
Richard Bradbury has returned as boss of River Island, 12 years after leaving the fashion retailer.
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News
Exclusive: River Island boss Will Kernan to step down
River Island chief executive Will Kernan is stepping down after three years at the helm, Retail Week can reveal.
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Analysis
Innovation of the Week: River Island's cost-of-living support package for staff
Welcome to the Retail Week Innovation of the Week, a new subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts
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News
River Island invests in stores as it returns to profit
River Island swung back into the black in 2021, beating pre-pandemic figures.
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Gallery
Store gallery: River Island unveils tech-driven Studios fascia
River Island has opened its first River Studios store in Derby.
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News
River Island launches 'elevated' tech-driven new store concept
River Island is opening a new concept store named River Studios.
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Analysis
Winning strategies for 2023: How River Island is future-proofing its supply chain
River Island supply chain director Susanne Robbins will reveal how the fashion retailer is investing in technology and automation at Retail Week’s upcoming networking and learning event.
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Analysis
Tracker: Retail reacts to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Retail Week rounds up the actions being taken by retailers in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Last updated March 29, 2022.
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Gallery
Store gallery: River Island lifts lid on new ‘Boutique’ concept
River Island has opened a new fascia, named River Island Boutique, in Portsmouth.
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News
River Island swings to a loss following pandemic store closures
River Island has reported a loss following a challenging 2020 as sales tumbled during periods of enforced store closures due to the pandemic.
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Data
Data: The 50 best bosses to work for in the UK – according to employees
Three retail bosses made the list of the top 50 best CEOs to work for in the UK, according to Glassdoor’s 2021 Employee’s Choice Awards.
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Data
Data: The brands getting their Instagram strategy right – and wrong
Turning likes into like-for-like growth
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Analysis
Three ways retailers are rethinking stores for future success
Retail Week’s inaugural Stores Week, celebrating bricks and mortar, kicks off today. From The Entertainer and Dixons Carphone to Theo Paphitis Retail Group and AS Watson, retailers and brands from across the sector will reveal how they’re shaping their store strategies. Here’s a taster of what to expect.
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Prospect Analysis
River Island (SWOT)
River Island has nationwide coverage and now operates more than 20 superstores in key locations. The company also has a high profile online and on social media, which has been heightening brand awareness.
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Prospect Analysis
River Island (Overview)
River Island is a mainstream high fashion retailer that is part of the family-owned Lewis Trust Group. It operates around 250 high street stores throughout the UK and sells online through Riverisland.com as well as sites such as Asos, Next and Very.
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Prospect Analysis
Technology strategy at River Island
Fundamental changes have been taking place across River Island’s technology landscape over the past few years as the fashion retailer continues to evolve to keep up with the dramatic pace at which customers are changing.
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Prospect Analysis
River Island (Strategy)
Against the background of an intensely competitive UK fashion market, River Island is focusing on extending its appeal by adding new product categories and increasing its fashion credentials and speed to market.
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Prospect Analysis
Stores at River Island
River Island operates a network of around 250 eponymous stores in high-profile locations throughout the UK and ROI, but the network has been reducing in size of late.
