All Specsavers articles
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OpinionâGrowth and sustainability donât have to be a trade-offâ
Reaching sustainability goals can be daunting, but changing small habits at all levels of the business can make a difference, maintains Specsaversâ Helen Curran
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AnalysisSustainable retail inspiration from award-winning businesses
As part of Sustainable September, we throw the spotlight back on the winners of Green Initiative of the Year and Responsible Retailer from this yearâs Retail Week Awards.
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DataRanking: The Top 10 UK retailers for customer satisfaction
John Lewis was the highest-rated retailer for customer satisfaction in the July edition of a long-running barometer published by the Institute of Customer Service, but retailers are now rated lower than banks on average
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GalleryIn pictures: Retail Week Awards 2026 winners gallery
At the Retail Week Awards 2026, the industry came together to celebrate its best and brightest at a black-tie event hosted by presenter and musician Myleene Klass.
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NewsRetail Week Awards 2026 winners revealed
Currys chief executive Alex Baldock and The Entertainer founders Gary and Catherine Grant were among the winners at the Retail Week Awards 2026.
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DataRanking: the retailers with the happiest workforces in the UK
New data has revealed the companies with the happiest workforces, according to participants in WorkLâs Happy at Work Test employee survey.
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FeatureInside the boardroom: what retail leaders expect in the year ahead
Whatâs next for retail in 2026? We spoke to the biggest names in British retail to uncover their predictions for the challenges and opportunities ahead.
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OpinionâRetailâs 12 gifts of Christmas â and beyondâ
From keeping the cost of living down for customers to support for all sorts of good causes, retailersâ generosity has once again been unstinting this year. Christmas is the busiest time for retailers, but itâs also an appropriate moment to reflect on the industryâs invaluable role as a force for good.
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NewsSpecsavers reports record turnover as it looks to global expansion
Specsavers has reported record turnover and growing profits as it focuses on reinvesting in its store estate and expanding internationally, Retail Week can reveal.
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InterviewQ&A: Specsavers MD Carina Hummel on disruptive brands and future of the high street
Specsaversâ new managing director of UK/ROI optics speaks to Retail Week about the brandâs most important strategic priorities, how she plans to win new customers and what she thinks is in store for the future of the UKâs high streets
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NewsSpecsavers to become the leading optical provider in Canada
Specsavers is set to expand further into the Canadian market by opening 111 new locations within Loblaw Companies starting in September. Loblaw Companies is the largest retailer in Canada, operating 22 local and regional supermarket chains.
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AnalysisWhat shoppers really think of artificial intelligence in retail
Artificial intelligence is proliferating across retailers large and small, but what do consumers really think of the rise of this new, exciting, but often misunderstood technology?
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AnalysisSustainability strategy: Five ways retailers are minimising their environmental impact
Ahead of the return of the Sustainability Summit on October 10, we dig into the strategies of the retailers making tangible progress and glean expert opinion on why the narrative of balancing sustainability with bottom lines âneeds to changeâ
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AnalysisThe power of a strong retail slogan
As John Lewis reports a rise in visits following the reintroduction of âNever Knowingly Undersoldâ earlier this month, we can see the power of a retail slogan. We asked some of retailâs best marketers for their favourite retail slogan and why it works
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NewsSainsburyâs, Shoe Zone and Specsavers stores were attacked during far-right riots
Sainsburyâs, Shoezone and Specsavers across England were attacked and looted as the shops were caught in the crossfire of ongoing far-right riots in the country.
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NewsMarks & Spencer to roll out in-store opticians branches
Marks & Spencer is to take on health retail giants such as Boots and Specsavers by opening opticians branches across its estate.
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DataData: M&S to Monzo â the top 50 brands bossing customer experience
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, customer needs and behaviours have shifted rapidly in just a few months.
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NewsWilko bolsters board with new finance boss
Wilko has appointed former Specsavers finance director Karen Mackay as its new chief financial officer, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisWatch: A look back at retailâs most iconic adverts
With the news last week that Marks & Spencer has revived its âthis is not just foodâ tagline, Retail Week looks at some of the most iconic retail adverts of all time.
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DataData: The 20 most trusted retailers in the UK
In a fiercely competitive retail market, understanding consumers, creating loyalty and gaining their trust has arguably never been more important.