All articles by Rosie Shepard – Page 23
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NewsZara to launch first ever beauty collection with inclusivity at heart
Zara has announced plans to launch its own beauty range both in-store and online from May 12.
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NewsDixons Carphone to invest £25m in rewarding and upskilling colleagues
Dixons Carphone is set to invest £25m over two years to boost its colleagues’ training and wellbeing.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What Next’s growth trajectory means for fashion retail
As Next continues to surpass even its own expectations despite the impacts of the pandemic, what does its trajectory mean for the rest of fashion retail?
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AnalysisAnalysis: Five ways Boohoo is building for the future after supply chain scandal
After a stellar year in which the fast fashion etailer reported over £1.7bn in sales, and acquired six well-known brands, Boohoo has unveiled plans to keep its momentum going.
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AnalysisDeep dive: Understanding your new target shoppers – their favourite stores revealed
Where and how will the post-pandemic consumer want to shop? Retail Week unpacks the data.
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NewsIkea launches ‘buy back’ initiative as part of sustainability drive
Ikea is set to launch its ‘buy back’ initiative, which allows customers to sell their unwanted furniture back to the retailer.
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AnalysisThe Disruptors: Six businesses changing the face of DIY
In our second instalment of The Disruptors series – showcasing the new breed of businesses that retailers will be increasingly competing with post-pandemic – Retail Week explores the ones to watch in the DIY sector.
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NewsApple’s profits double as Chinese sales soar
Apple has recorded soaring sales since the beginning of the pandemic, with particular momentum seen in China.
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NewsIn The Style hails strong momentum after successful IPO
After completing a successful float on AIM, In The Style has recorded strong sales throughout the past year.
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AnalysisArrivals and departures – how WHSmith, Dixons and Monsoon see direction of travel retail
As restrictions ease across the world, Dixons, WHSmith and Monsoon are taking differing approaches to prepare for the return of travel
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NewsThe White Company profits grow as demand for home and gifting rises
The White Company reported rising profits despite the closure of its bricks-and-mortar stores during lockdown last year.
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NewsDixons Carphone closes travel arm despite strong group trading
Dixons Carphone plans to close its Dixons Travel business after predicting an insufficient recovery in passenger numbers.
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NewsSainsbury’s profits slide as strong sales fail to offset Covid costs
Sainsbury’s has recorded a sharp drop in profits over the past year with its results ”heavily influenced by the pandemic”.
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NewsShop price deflation slows in April as consumers head back to stores
Shop prices continued to fall in April, as retailers tempted consumers back into non-essential stores.
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GalleryStore gallery: Frasers Group’s revamped Cruise flagship
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has opened its refurbished luxury flagship Cruise in Glasgow.
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AnalysisC-suite shake-up: Retail’s new executive roles, from diversity to subscriptions
The retail industry is changing, and so too should the retail boardroom – Retail Week explores the new roles seated around the table
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NewsEx-Post Office boss quits Dunelm and Morrisons boards
Former Post Office chief executive Paula Vennells has stepped down from a number of non-executive director positions folllowing the IT scandal that rocked the British institution.
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NewsConfidence inches up in April as consumers remain cautious about future
The rise in consumer confidence levels slowed in April as new Covid-19 variants and economic worries dampened the reopening of stores and hospitality.
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GalleryStore gallery: Homebase opens first small-format high street shop
As Homebase seeks to trial new high street formats, it has opened its first-ever small-format store in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey.
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AnalysisBillion-pound funds and energy targets – how Amazon, Asos and Ikea are marking Earth Day
On Earth Day, Retail Week looks at how some big-name retailers aim to act on sustainability.