The Works

The Works is a value retailer selling arts, crafts, books, stationery and toys at discount prices. It is the UK’s leading discount book retailer. Retail Week provides news, analysis, features and opinion about The Works and the value and general merchandise sectors.

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News
The Works profits jump as cost saving measures kick in
22 July 2025By Hugh Radojev
The Works has reported a jump in profits, despite total sales slipping, as it managed to offset financial headwinds through cost saving and improved margins.
Analysis
79% of shop workers face verbal abuse – here’s what to do about it
11 July 2025Promotional research for SafetyCulture
Retail crime is taking a daily toll on store teams, with 79% of retail workers experiencing verbal abuse from customers and 39% facing physical threats or violence.
Interview
The Works boss Gavin Peck on new strategies, cyber security and rising crime
22 May 2025By Hugh Radojev
On the day that The Works upped its profit guidance off the back of strong trading results, chief executive Gavin Peck spoke to Retail Week about turning the business around, cyber security, and dealing with rising incidents of crime.

More on The Works

News

The Works has reported narrowing losses as it unveils a new strategy

24 January 2025By Megan Robinson

The Works has reported flat sales and narrowing losses as it unveils a new strategy aimed at growing profitability and strengthening performance.

Interview

Q&A: The Works’ Gavin Peck is positive about Christmas and profitability

2 October 2024By Megan Robinson

Following The Works posting flat sales in what it described as a “challenging year”, Retail Week speaks to chief executive Gavin Peck on his optimism for the year ahead, including how the group will boost sales for Christmas and improve its ranges

The Works is ‘well positioned’ for Christmas despite flat sales and falling profits
1 October 2024By Chloe Mills
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30 May 2024By Retail Week staff
The Works anticipates return to growth as it reports flat sales and revenue
21 May 2024By Megan Robinson
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24 April 2024By Megan Robinson

The Works shareholders vote to move to AIM
4 April 2024By Megan Robinson
The Works to delist from main market in switch to AIM
19 March 2024By George MacDonald
Losses deepen at The Works as Christmas fails to deliver
18 January 2024By Hugh Radojev
What will 2024 bring? Retail bosses predict the year ahead
3 January 2024By Retail Week staff

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