All Specialist retailer articles
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NewsThe Entertainer becomes first toy retailer to launch on Deliveroo
Toys specialist The Entertainer is to offer shoppers rapid delivery through a tie-up with Deliveroo.
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NewsPets at Home unveils turnaround plan as retail sales continue to fall
Pets at Home boss Ian Burke has unveiled a turnaround plan for its flagging retail business that aims to cut prices and improve its product offering.
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InterviewStanley 1913ās general manager on turning a viral phenomenon into long-term value
Retail Week spoke to Stanley 1913 EMEA general manager Ben James about whatās changed for the brand, how to keep the hype going and how you make the most of a viral phenomenon without alienating your core customers.
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NewsVagabond Wines launches direct-to-consumer online platform
Vagabond Wines has launched a new direct-to-consumer platform, offering nationwide, next-day delivery for customers.
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AnalysisRocket-powered pureplays: How three of Britainās fastest growing online retailers are beating the ecom slowdown
Online retail sales are expected to slow to 3.6% throughout 2025 (Emarketer), but thereās a small cohort of UK pureplays that are posting eye-watering year-on-year growth
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NewsMoonpig raids Autotrader for new CEO
The ecommerce greeting cards player said that Autotrader chief operating officer Catherine Faiers would take over the role in ādue courseā.
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NewsMajestic revamps subscription service
Majestic Wine has relaunched its Wine Club and Lock It In subscription services and invested in its online proposition for members, as it ramps up for the busy festive trading season.
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InterviewQ&A: Castlery co-founder Declan Ee on bringing the global brand to the UK
Retail Week spoke to global furniture retailer Castleryās co-founder Declan Ee about his ethos, why thereās plenty to play for in the UK, and why his brand isnāt just another Made.com
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NewsProCook posts record first-half performance
ProCook has seen sales climb for its eighth consecutive quarter as its store and marketing strategies pay off.
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NewsāProCook debuts its new store design concept in UK city
Specialist kitchenware retailer ProCook has opened the doors to its first-ever concept store to elevate the customer experience.
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InterviewQ&A: Pyjama king Peter Alexander talks UK ambitions and evolving over four decades
Peter Alexander has been a staple in Australian retail for decades, created by the man himself back in 1987.
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NewsWhittard celebrates fourth consecutive year of financial growth
Whittard of Chelsea, the renowned British tea, coffee and hot chocolate company, released their 2024 financial results, showing robust growth both domestically and internationally.
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NewsHotel Chocolat taps up Mars executive as new UK boss
Hotel Chocolat has tapped up the general manager of Kind, which is owned by parent company Mars, to run its UK business, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsLego posts record top line and double digit bottom line growth
Lego has posted record sales growth and double digit bottom line growth, according to its latest half-year results.
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InterviewQ&A: Specsavers MD Carina Hummel on disruptive brands and future of the high street
Specsaversā new managing director of UK/ROI optics speaks to Retail Week about the brandās most important strategic priorities, how she plans to win new customers and what she thinks is in store for the future of the UKās high streets
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NewsMamas and Papas CEO to step down as new growth plan launches
The recruitment of a new chief executive will be āannounced shortlyā
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NewsToy maker Pop Martās profits soar as Labubu doll craze intensifies
Labubu dollmakerĀ Pop Mart has reported a near 400% increase in profits in their half-year results.
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NewsJollyes launches on-demand delivery with Uber Eats
UK-based pet store chain Jollyes have teamed up with food delivery app Uber Eats to become the first national pet care partner available on the app.
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NewsCard Factory completes swoop for Funky Pigeon from WHSmith
Card Factory has today announced it has completed its Ā£24m acquisition of online personalised card retailer Funky Pigeon from WHSmith.
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AnalysisMad for it: How Oasisā reunion has delivered a Ā£1bn boost for the high street
Oasisā long-awaited reunion tour has been a golden boost for the UKās otherwise struggling high streets and city centres. Retail Week crunches the numbers to see how the band has boosted footfall and spend.