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News
John Lewis ‘rewrites Black Friday rule book’
Department store group John Lewis has launched its Black Friday promotion earlier than usual to cater to customers shopping early for Christmas.
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Analysis
Survey: Where shoppers will spend and save this Christmas
Retail Week delves into the mind of the 2023 Christmas shopper − where will they spend, where are they saving money and what categories are most at risk
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News
Footfall declines as cost-of-living impact grows
Footfall across all UK destinations fell in October as consumers continued to feel the pressure of the cost-of-living crisis ahead of Christmas.
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Superdrug rolls out Black Friday offers to loyalty card members
Superdrug has launched a range of Black Friday offers with early access for its Health and Beautycard members.
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Opinion
‘The retail industry must make circularity first choice for furniture’
After the launch of retail-wide sustainability partnership the Circular Change Council, eBay’s general manager of home, refurbished and electronics Kumaran Adithyan outlines why making it easier for customers to buy and sell secondhand furniture is crucial for achieving sustainability targets
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Analysis
Black Friday: Retailers confident of festive boost despite consumer caution
After one of the roughest years for consumer confidence on record, retailers are entering the golden quarter on less sure footing than ever.
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Superdrug launches VIP rewards scheme
Health and beauty retailer Superdrug has launched a new VIP rewards scheme in a push to offer the best value to customers.
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Events
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News
JD Sports launches loyalty app
JD Sports has launched a new loyalty app, which rewards shoppers with store cashback.
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Gallery
CeraVe opens first UK pop-up in Covent Garden
Skincare brand CeraVe has launched its first-ever pop-up, with a ‘back to school’ theme, to help educate consumers on the brand’s medical approach.
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News
Unseasonably warm weather hurts September fashion sales
Unseasonably warm weather undermined clothing retailers’ sales in September, official data has shown.
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UK consumer confidence falls ahead of festive season
UK consumer confidence took a fall of nine points in October as the cost-of-living crisis continues to exert “acute pressure for many customers” ahead of the festive season.
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Opinion
‘Without customer trust, retailers have everything to lose’
Retailers are squinting hard into their crystal balls for inspiration on how consumers will react to continued pressure on their wallets as we head into a critical trading period.
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News
Marks & Spencer cuts prices on 200 grocery products
Marks & Spencer has embarked on a value push with price cuts on hundreds of products.
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Opinion
‘Asos hasn’t captured the hearts and wallets of Gen Z and Gen Alpha’
The news this week of more upheaval at Asos, with senior leadership departures following a 12-month revenue decline, is a stark reminder of how challenging it is to remain relevant in today’s ever-changing retail world.
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News
Klarna launches new AI-powered in-app products
Buy Now Pay Later firm Klarna has introduced 13 new AI-powered products as part of its “spotlight fall” launch.
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UK consumers cut back on dining out to save for Christmas splurge
Cash-strapped consumers across the UK are reining in on eating out and buying takeaways to save up for what many see will be an expensive festive season.
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Analysis
Value-driven shopping: How retailers from Iceland to Pets at Home are getting it right
As the cost of living rises, consumers are prioritising value. But what does ‘value’ really mean, and how can retailers strategically align with customer values whilst still boosting sustainable long-term growth? In this digital feature, Retail Week explores four ways retailers are getting it right
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News
Retail sales slow in September despite falling inflation
UK retail sales slowed in September as the “high cost of living continues to bear down on households”, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.