All Specsavers articles
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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.
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NewsPeople moves: Arcadia loses Fiona Ross and Mary Homer
Sir Philip Greenâs Arcadia Group is in a state of flux after a flurry of resignations by executives from Evans, Topshop, Burton and Miss Selfridge.
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NewsRetail diary: âWhatâs Drake doing in my Co-op?â
Rap star Drake visits the Co-op, Oscars organisers shouldâve gone to Specsavers and Carpetright supersizes its rebrand.
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NewsSpecsavers wins approval to trademark âshouldâveâ catchphrase
The eyewear retailer Specsavers has had its application to trademark the word âshouldâveâ approved by the UK Intellectual Property Office.
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NewsRetail Diary: Aldi gets its five-a-day and Nigel Oddy gets the X-Factor
Aldi is getting its five-a-day fix in preparation for the Olympic Games and Nidel Oddy has taken to the stage with X-Factorâs Stacey Solomon.
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NewsVideo: Specsavers creates in-store spectacle with innovative format
Specsavers hopes to âtip the old optician concept on its headâ with the introduction of tablets that aim to revolutionise the customer experience.
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NewsNeed to know: The opticians market as John Lewis plans to enter
With news that John Lewis is preparing to enter the opticians market by trialling two stores, what competition will it face?
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AnalysisVideo: Specsavers' Film on Four idents
Specsaversâ âShouldâveâ campaign returns for Channel 4âs Film on Four
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NewsSpecsavers ramps up marketing with Channel 4 sponsorship deal
Specsavers has signed a sponsorship deal with Channel 4 as it ramps up its long-running âShouldâve gone to Specsaversâ marketing campaign.