All articles by Rosie Shepard – Page 11
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NewsDunelm sales soar in time for blockbuster summer
Dunelm has recorded an uplift in sales as its customers prepare their homes and gardens for the warmer weather.
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NewsIndian firm Reliance Industries joins race for Boots takeover
India’s Reliance Industries has appeared as another potential bidder for UK chemist Boots.
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NewsSupermarket shares crash as Tesco’s warning takes effect
The share price of listed supermarkets plummeted yesterday after grocery giant Tesco issued a stark warning on the effects of the cost of living crisis.
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GalleryStore gallery: Zara unveils most tech-driven store yet with scan-and-go payments and automated returns
Zara has opened its most innovative store concept in Plaza de España in Madrid.
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NewsAsos looks forward to ‘summer of fun’ despite consumer gloom
Asos chief operating officer and chief financial officer Mat Dunn was optimistic about prospects, despite the challenges facing the business and consumers such as inflation and ongoing supply chain disruption.
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DataData: Retail sales take a hit from rock-bottom consumer confidence
Retail sales were battered in March as consumer confidence waned in light of rising inflation.
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AnalysisPushing your purpose, driving diversity and reinventing stores – the best of WRC 2022
Ahold Delhaize, Nike, Ikea and Currys – the big names and key takeaways from WRC 2022
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NewsPrimark launches new customer-facing website
Primark has set live its new customer-facing website, which allows shoppers to check stock before heading to stores.
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NewsMorrisons’ new owner to sell £500m of grocer’s property portfolio
Morrisons’ new owner Clayton Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) has given the green light to sell off a chunk of the supermarket’s property portfolio.
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NewsMarks & Spencer joins resale market with childrenswear investment
Marks & Spencer has penned a deal with resale platform Dotte that will allow customers to buy and sell second-hand childrenswear.
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GalleryStore gallery: Next launches combined beauty, home and fashion store
Next has opened its first department store incorporating its beauty, home and fashion offers under one roof.
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OpinionThe big debate: Is Iceland right to roll back on its palm oil promise?
As the price of sunflower oil soared following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Iceland has reverted to the use of palm oil in some of its products – something the retailer has been resolutely against since 2018. Retail Week’s Rosie Shepard and George MacDonald debate whether that was the right decision.
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NewsIkea to shutter Tottenham store to focus on smaller London formats
Ikea is set to close its Tottenham superstore as part of its London transformation plan.
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DataData: Shop price inflation soars as cost pressures mount
Shop prices have risen for the fifth consecutive month as retailers grapple with cost inflation.
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NewsWHSmith launches Deliveroo trial in latest on-demand partnership
WHSmith is the latest retailer to partner with Deliveroo on a super-fast delivery trial.
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DataData: Consumer confidence plummets as cost-of-living crunch bites
Consumer confidence dropped further in March as concerns over the cost of living grew, with 30-year-high levels of inflation and soaring fuel and food prices.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why Kingfisher’s success is built on more than just lockdown headwinds
With inflationary pressures front of mind for both retailers and customers, Retail Week explores why Kingfisher believes the business is prepared to sail through the storm
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NewsBritish Land and Landsec seek £800m shopping centre swap
UK landlords British Land and Landsec are looking into an £800m asset swap in a bid to revive their respective share prices.
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NewsBoots bidders assemble for £7bn takeover
Bidders for high street chemist Boots are set to meet with bosses this week as the takeover race intensifies.
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NewsDecathlon founders face backlash against Russian growth plans
Decathlon’s French founders have made plans to expand the Russian footprint of its Leroy Merlin DIY chain following other Western retailers’ exits.