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News
Retail has lost 360,000 jobs in the last decade
The retail industry has lost more than 360,000 jobs over the last 10 years, according to new data from the Office for National Statistics, sparking fresh concerns over the sector’s long-term staffing prospects.
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News
Payment system failures could cost UK retailers £1.6bn in annual sales
Payment outages and system failures have been estimated to cost UK retail and hospitality companies around £1.6bn in sales annually.
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News
Boots to release hundreds of new wellness products this summer
Health and beauty retailer Boots is rolling out hundreds of new wellness products as it rapidly expands its range.
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Gallery
Store gallery: Pret’s new sit-down café format for customers ‘in a bit less of a rush’
Food to go giant Pret has launched a new shop format for customers “in a bit less of a rush”, offering a more spacious environment to enjoy made-to-order food and coffee
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News
Matalan to invest £25m in new stores and refurbishments
Matalan is to invest more than £25m in upgrading its store estate as part of its transformation strategy.
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News
River Island stores at risk as it draws up rescue plan
Advisers from PwC have been brought in to help devise a rescue plan for River Island, it has been reported.
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Interview
Interview: Currys CEO Alex Baldock on the retailer’s full-circuit comeback
Currys continues to cement itself as a leader in the UK’s electricals market, despite recent bouts of low consumer confidence, supply chain issues, economic headwinds and a Budget that was most unwelcome. As its performance improves, chief executive Alex Baldock gives a rare interview and explains why he’s not yet satisfied
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Analysis
How JD Sports is leading from the front as it opens its biggest store in the world
In an exclusive tour of the biggest JD Sports store in the world, chief executive Régis Schultz talks to Retail Week about being a market leader, its global growth journey and staying one step ahead
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News
One in 10 retail jobs at risk by 2028, warns BRC
The British Retail Consortium has warned that mounting financial pressures could eliminate one in 10 retail positions across the UK by 2028.
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Opinion
‘The fastest-growing retailers show us the power of stores’
Regardless of whether they sold yoga leggings or sweets, the retailers that are growing fast have invested in their stores
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News
High streets at serious risk without government action on crime
Representatives from High Streets UK have set out a four-point policy proposal for the government on retail crime, warning that a failure to act will only worsen the issues facing the sector.
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Analysis
The regeneration project striving to make Elephant and Castle a top retail destination
As London’s Elephant and Castle is in the midst of a regeneration project to create a new town centre, Retail Week finds out more about the plans set to transform the area.
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News
Anthropologie to open second Scottish store
Anthropologie is to open a new store in Glasgow, its second location in Scotland.
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News
Co-op systems making progress towards ‘complete recovery’ following cyber attack
Co-op is making “significant progress towards a full and complete recovery” following a cyber attack that hit the retailer last month.
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News
Consumer confidence has not recovered since Brexit vote, says Barclays
Despite the dent in consumer confidence, Brits have continued to make room for discretionary spending priorities, with travel and beauty continuing to rise in recent years.
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News
Retail footfall in May flat as consumers stay cautious
UK retail saw a small drop in footfall in May as the flat figures reflect a month shaped by cautious customers, half-term holidays and a change in consumer habits.
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Gallery
Onitsuka Tiger opens concept store inspired by 'Japanese architectural minimalism'
Onitsuka Tiger has opened its first European “Red Concept Store” in London’s Seven Dials, following the success of its bestselling trainer the Mexico 66’.
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News
Nobody’s Child takes ‘natural next step’ as it launches new product category
Fashion retailer Nobody’s Child has unveiled a new product category amid its ongoing expansion.
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News
Topshop confirms permanent brick-and-mortar presence
Topshop has confirmed that the fashion brand will launch permanent standalone shops and return to a brick-and-mortar presence, according to reports.
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Gallery
Aldo opens doors to new flagship on Oxford Street
Footwear specialist Aldo has opened the doors to a new flagship store on London’s Oxford Street.