All Stores and property articles – Page 49
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NewsH&M is slashing 150 jobs as it closes call centre
150 jobs are being cut at Swedish fashion retailer H&M as it confirms the closure of an Edinburgh-based call centre, according to reports.
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NewsPrimark brings £1.5bn boost to UK high streets, report finds
For every £10 spent at a UK Primark store a further £3.60 is spent in other stores, restaurants and cafes, boosting high street spend by £1.5bn a year, according to a new report.
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NewsHMV is expanding into books with a standalone offering at its Oxford Street flagship
HMV is expanding into the sale of books to create its first standalone offering at its Oxford Street flagship before potentially rolling this out to all of its UK stores.
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NewsSpace NK to open new stores next year as sales surge
Beauty chain Space NK plans to open 10 shops next year after its sales increased 34% in a year.
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FeatureSecond chances: will hiring ex-offenders ever be mainstream in retail?
Multiple high street retailers are scaling up recruitment programmes that proactively recruit from the pool of 14 million people in the UK with a criminal record.
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NewsMamas & Papas racks up record sales as demand for British baby products grows
Mamas & Papas has seen record sales and a surge in profits following a programme of expansion in the UK and abroad.
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NewsProCook aims to open 10 stores a year
Specialist kitchenware retailer ProCook is planning to open 10 stores per year and is considering adding experiential elements to future sites, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisHarvey Norman: The retailing thunder from down under hoping to replicate its success in the UK
Australian retailer Harvey Norman may have only landed in England in October, but it’s a brand known to millions down under.
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NewsAldi to open 11 new stores in time for crucial Christmas trading period
Aldi is set to open 11 new stores across the UK between now and Christmas, with a further 15 existing stores undergoing refurbishments to enhance the customer experience during the crucial festive period.
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NewsPandora hails growth after scaling up investments in personalisation and brand perception
The jewellery specialist Pandora hailed 11% organic growth in its third quarter after focusing on investing in customer experience and brand perception.
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Report StoreTalking Shop 2024
500 frontline staff on what motivates them, challenges and opportunities.
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DataData: 500 UK store staff on what it’s really like working retail’s frontline
Talking Shop is back for 2024 featuring fresh interviews with full-time and part-time store staff on the biggest challenges and opportunities facing them in their roles
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News‘Disappointing’ Budget will cost Primark ‘tens of millions’, says ABF boss
The “disappointing” Budget for UK high streets will cost fashion giant Primark “tens of millions” of pounds, according to Associated British Food’s (ABF) chief executive George Weston.
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NewseBay to open ‘Listings in Lights’ Christmas pop-up
Online marketplace eBay is set to open a pop-up on Tottenham Court Road for two days, offering a range of pre-loved gifts just in time for Christmas.
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GalleryInside Ikea’s first standalone London restaurant
Ikea has opened its first stand-alone London restaurant.
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NewsRixo is launching a new product category that blends ‘artistry and function’
Fashion retailer Rixo is launching a new product category that blends “artistry and function” as it gears up to unveil its debut collection launch next week.
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Innovation of the WeekAdidas has partnered with global media platform Teads on dynamic product ads
Innovation of the Week is a series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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NewsJo Malone London has launched a new immersive Christmas pop-up
Jo Malone London has launched an immersive pop-up in Covent Garden showcasing what the brand has to offer in time for Christmas.
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NewsTurkish children’s retailer Ebebek is opening its first three UK stores in 2025
Exclusive: Turkish children’s retailer Ebebek is making its UK bricks-and-mortar debut in 2025 with the opening of three stores, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsSainsbury’s sells Argos credit card business as it focuses on core grocery offering
Sainsbury’s has sold its Argos credit card arm for £720m, as part of its continued strategy of focusing on its core retail offering.