All articles by Rosie Shepard – Page 4
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Dunelm pledges to ‘make every pound count’ as profits and sales climb
Dunelm has recorded an uplift in both profits and sales, gaining market share from homewares competitors.
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Next pulls out of Joules takeover talks as founder Tom Joule returns
Joules has confirmed that discussions with Next to take an equity stake in its business have come to an end.
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Reiss swings into the black with record profits and sales
Reiss has reported record sales and profits for the year to January 2022, despite its stores being closed for the first 10 weeks of the year
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Halfords sales rise driven by uptick in motoring and services
Halfords registered an uptick in sales as it drops prices on essentials to help the cost of living crisis.
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Boots launches ‘Everyday’ value range to combat cost-of-living concerns
Boots has launched a new value range to help consumers tackle the rising cost of living.
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Asos poaches Nike exec to lead sportswear and outdoor division
Asos has hired former Nike executive Tim Phipps as its new sportswear and outdoor director.
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Analysis
Retail’s wish list for new prime minister Liz Truss
Liz Truss has been named as the new leader of the Conservative party – and the UK’s 56th prime minister – following a fractious two-month contest.
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Truss plans to cut business rates in face of energy crisis
Conservative leadership candidate Liz Truss has been in talks with industry lobbyists over plans to slash business rates
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Data
Footfall boosted by brighter weather in August
Footfall strengthened across retail destinations in August, driven by better weather conditions
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John Lewis to offer free staff meals as it recruits 10,000 seasonal workers
John Lewis and Waitrose will offer free food to workers throughout the Christmas trading period to help with the cost-of-living crisis
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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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Data
Consumers choose quality over value online despite cost-of-living crisis
New research shows that consumers are prioritising quality over value when it comes to online spending.
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Paperchase eyed up by retail entrepreneur Steve Curtis
Retail entrepreneur Steve Curtis is leading a consortium to purchase stationery chain Paperchase.
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Analysis
Bargains, brands and brunches: How outlet centres are fending off cost-of-living crunch
As consumers tighten their belts amid the cost-of-living crunch, Retail Week explores whether outlet centres can buck the trend and retain a large share of their wallets
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Amazon pulls plug on virtual healthcare service
Amazon is planning to shut down its in-house healthcare service by the end of the year
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UK meat and drinks companies hit by pause in CO2 production
The UK meat and farming industry is in urgent talks after the UK’s biggest CO2 supplier announced it is closing its Billingham plant.
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Farfetch to buy stake in Yoox-Net-a-Porter from Richemont
Farfetch has snapped up a large stake in Yoox Net-a-Porter as owner Richemont right-sizes its assets
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River Island launches 'elevated' tech-driven new store concept
River Island is opening a new concept store named River Studios.
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Primark adds vintage clothing concessions to flagship stores
Primark has launched vintage clothing sections in its Birmingham and Manchester stores.
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Data
Retail sales inch up in July boosted by online promotions
Retail sales rose in the month of July, largely due to an uptick in non-store trading.