All Retail Week articles in September 2023
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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OpinionâSuccessful digital transformation should also mean return on investmentâ
The current climate presents an opportunity for retailers to leverage the full spectrum of technological advancement, believes Alvarez & Marsalâs Erin Brookes
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NewsLululemon sales jump as revenue âexceeds expectationsâ
Lululemon has recorded strong sales and revenue growth that âexceeded expectationsâ as it continues to enhance its business model and product offering.
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NewsHMV owner Putman moves closer to rescue deal for Wilko
HMV owner Doug Putman is said to be edging closer to buying a large portion of troubled retailer Wilko.
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NewsNext buys ÂŁ128m stake in Reiss from private equity firm
Fashion giant Next has confirmed the purchase of private equity firm Warburg Pincusâ 34% stake in Reiss, upping the retailerâs total stake to 72%.
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NewsGlossier signs exclusive UK retail partnership with Sephora
Glossier has entered its first retail partnership in the UK and will now be available in Sephoraâs Westfield Shepherds Bush store as well as on Sephoraâs website and app, from September 15.
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NewsFrasers raises Boohoo stake for second time in a week
Frasers raised its stake in Boohoo for the second day in a row as it continues to build its âstrategic investmentsâ.
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NewsExclusive: Superdry cannot afford to get product wrong, warns CFO
Superdry chief financial officer Shaun Wills has said the retailer cannot afford to get its product wrong as it enters the autumn/winter season, after it posted an annual loss of ÂŁ148.1m.
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NewsExclusive: OnBuy âexploring possible synergyâ with Putman to save Wilko
UK-based online marketplace OnBuy is exploring a âpossible synergyâ with HMV owner Doug Putman as they look to save Wilko, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsNew Look closes in on ÂŁ100m refinancing deal
Fashion retailer New Look is reportedly in âadvanced talksâ with Blazehill Capital and Wells Fargo regarding a ÂŁ100m debt refinancing deal to replace a loan that is set to mature next June.
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NewsExclusive: John Lewis expands fashion offer with 20 new brands
John Lewis is expanding its fashion offer for autumn/winter 2023 with the addition of 20 new brands to its portfolio, Retail Week can reveal.
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Innovation of the WeekInnovation of the Week: Boots to showcase beauty clout with new store format
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts.
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AnalysisThe Disruptors: Nine brands transforming the way shoppers pay
The latest instalment of Retail Weekâs Disruptors series showcases the companies making waves in the payments sector.
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NewsâExclusive: Pepco launches in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Pepco Group is pushing further into Europe by opening its first store in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsTesco offers body cameras to staff as physical attacks soar
Tesco will be providing body cameras to frontline workers after experiencing an âunacceptableâ increase in verbal and physical attacks.
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NewsJohn Lewis delays Oxford Street flagship redevelopment
John Lewis has been forced to delay its plans to raise ÂŁ150m by selling a portion of its flagship store on Oxford Street due to turmoil in the commercial property industry.
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NewsFootasylum sales rise despite fall in profits
Footasylum has posted an increase in sales, which it credited to strong store performance despite a fall in profits for the full financial year.
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NewsOh Polly hails âexceptionalâ performance as sales boom
Fashion etailer Oh Polly has credited its âexceptionalâ full-year financial performance to strong revenues and profits following its international expansion progress.
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NewsM&S expands third-party beauty offering with Estée Lauder fragrances
Marks & Spencer has added Estée Lauder fragrances to its third-party beauty offering as it expands the category to attract new customers, according to The Times.
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NewsAsda owners questioned by MPs over finances and price rises
MPs have questioned Asda over its finances and ability to help curb price rises and support customers during a cost-of-living crisis.
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NewsRetail sales increased in August as consumer confidence improves
UK retail sales saw a boost in August as consumer confidence improved, marking the best month for non-food sales since February this year.