All articles by Caoimhe Gordon – Page 11
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AnalysisTourism to localism – how retailers in prime cities are shifting strategies
Following the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions, “freedom” may have arrived in the UK – but tourists have not. Indeed, it could take years for the volume of visitors, particularly those from Asia, to return to pre-pandemic levels. So how can prime cities like London adapt and innovate to win more spend from domestic consumers?
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NewsShopify and TikTok team up to provide in-app shopping in UK and Ireland pilot
Shopify merchants across the UK and Ireland will be able to sell directly to customers via their TikTok profiles for the first time in a new pilot program.
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NewsBoots and Deliveroo to pilot on-demand beauty delivery
Boots has launched a trial partnership with Deliveroo to offer rapid delivery on a range of more than 400 health and beauty products to customers.
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DataData: Retail sales fall in July due to poor weather and transport delays
Retail sales fell in July compared with June as poor weather, supply chain challenges and the end of Euro 2020 led to a reduction in spending.
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DataData: Confidence edges down as consumers choose saving over spending
Consumer confidence remained at pre-pandemic levels despite threats of rising inflation and housing prices.
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NewsMarks & Spencer profits to beat expectations following strong trading
Marks & Spencer expects full-year earnings to be better than anticipated after strong trading as its transformation plan bore fruit.
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NewsMorrisons backs £7bn takeover offer from ex-Tesco boss Leahy and CD&R
Morrisons has recommended a £7bn offer from private equity giant Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R), which has trumped a rival bid from Fortress.
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NewsAmazon plans to open department stores in US
Amazon plans to open several department stores in the US, as the tech titan’s pivot to bricks-and-mortar retailing gathers pace.
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NewsJD Sports launches UK-first TikTok collaboration for Nike launch
JD has partnered with TikTok to allow users to virtually try on a pair of Nike trainers without leaving the comfort of their homes.
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NewsPoundland doubles size of online shopping trial
Poundland’s trial of its online delivery service has been extended to new postcodes in the Midlands and Yorkshire, meaning it is now available to more than 7 million UK consumers.
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AnalysisThe Disruptors: The wellness brands turning relaxation into revenue
The latest instalment of Retail Week’s series The Disruptors shines a spotlight on the wellness brands making waves in the health and beauty sector.
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NewsAdidas sells Reebok to Authentic Brands Group for $2.5bn
Adidas will sell the Reebok brand to American brand development, marketing and entertainment company Authentic Brands Group (ABG) following a decision earlier this year to focus on its core brand.
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DataData: How the FTSE 100 is failing on boardroom diversity
A newly published survey has found there are no black leaders in c-suite roles at FTSE 100 companies for the first time in six years. Retail Week looks at the numbers highlighting how far the FTSE has to go on boardroom diversity.
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AnalysisMichael Murray: The man Mike Ashley is entrusting with the future of Frasers
Who is the man Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley has appointed as his successor and can he turn around the retailer’s fortunes?
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NewsWatches of Switzerland revenues double as demand outpaces supply
Watches of Switzerland has hailed “strong” growth across its UK and US markets during the first quarter of its financial year.
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NewsDeliveroo shares soar as German rival Delivery Hero gobbles up stake
German online food delivery giant Delivery Hero has snapped up a stake in Deliveroo, sending the share price of its UK rival soaring.
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NewsHarvey Nichols launches online luxury resale service
Harvey Nichols has partnered with resale technology specialist Reflaunt to launch a second-hand fashion and accessories proposition online.
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NewsData: Retail sales slow as weather dampens lifting of restrictions
Retail sales rose in July despite poor weather conditions dampening growth rates following the lifting of coronavirus restrictions.
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NewsPoundland boosts pay and training for lorry drivers amid shortages
Poundland is to offer training packages and enhance its bonus scheme for lorry drivers as it bids to draft in 100 new workers across three of its distribution centres.
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NewsAmazon delays office return to 2022 as delta variant spreads across USA
Amazon has postponed plans to return to the office until January next year as a surge in Covid-19 cases sparks concern across the United States.
