All Retail Week articles in December 2023 – Page 5
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News
Lululemon hails strong ‘early performance’ ahead of Christmas
Sportswear retailer Lululemon has posted a “strong” third quarter and hailed its “early performance” ahead of the peak Christmas trading period as the brand continues to resonate with shoppers globally.
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Interview
Q&A: Frasers CFO Chris Wootton on luxury demand and future acquisitions
As Frasers reports an increase in sales and profit across its portfolio, driven by the group’s elevation strategy, Retail Week speaks to chief financial officer Chris Wootton about what’s next for the retail powerhouse
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Activist investor Kelso urges THG to demerge business
Activist investor group Kelso Group Holdings has urged ecommerce giant THG to consider a demerger of its three business divisions “to maximise shareholder value”.
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Analysis
Inside Ocado’s new 'incredibly dynamic' automated warehouse
Retail Week visits Ocado’s newest state-of-the-art automated customer fulfilment centre to see how the pureplay grocer is prepared for the Christmas onslaught
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News
Online fashion retailer Oh Polly launches rental collection
Online fashion retailer Oh Polly has announced a partnership with rental platform Zoa, marking a “pivotal moment in the group’s journey” to providing accessible fashion to customers.
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News
John Lewis and Waitrose to close stores on Boxing Day
John Lewis and Waitrose stores across the UK will close on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, while New Year’s Day hours will vary across the group’s branches.
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News
Wilko and The Range to close all stores on Boxing Day
Wilko and The Range will close all of their 200-plus stores on Boxing Day to give its staff a “well-earned break” over the festive period.
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News
Watches of Switzerland flat sales offset by ‘strong momentum in US’
Watches of Switzerland has posted flat group sales that were strengthened by its trading performance in the US.
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News
Frasers sales and profit rise as elevation strategy pays off
Frasers has reported an increase in sales and profit across its portfolio as the group’s elevation strategy continues to “drive strong trading performance”.
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Retail Voice
Respect Retail: Why police need to take reports of abuse more seriously
Want to know why the Retail Trust’s Respect Retail campaign is calling for urgent and collective action against customer abuse? Chris Brook-Carter explains.
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Analysis
Revealed: The real shopping priorities of 1,000 UK consumers in 2024
Featuring exclusive consumer research findings, How They’ll Spend It 2024 highlights major changes in shopping habits – and the trends that will stick next year
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News
‘Classic comfort foods’ top Waitrose food trends report
In a year dominated by the cost-of-living crisis and pressure on disposable incomes, Waitrose customers sought solace in familiar foods.
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News
Cash usage rises for first time in decade
Consumer use of cash grew for the first time in a decade, making up 19% of all transactions, up from 15% in 2021, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC) Payments Survey 2023.
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Analysis
Lookfantastic looks ahead to eight beauty trends for 2024
From glass haircare to skincare brands catering for Gen Alpha, THG-owned pureplay beauty retailer Lookfantastic reveals eight of the biggest trends that will shape the world of beauty in 2024.
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Interview
Q&A: Deliveroo’s Eric French on becoming more than just a takeaway platform
Following the unveiling of Deliveroo’s new non-food delivery platform, chief operating officer Eric French speaks to Retail Week about what the new service can offer customers, its new partnerships and becoming a destination for last-minute Christmas gifts
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Gallery
Boots opens new beauty concept store at Battersea
Boots has opened its latest beauty concept store at Battersea Power Station as it looks to “solidify its position as the UK’s number one beauty destination”.
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News
Matches fires up equity raise to support turnaround
Luxury fashion retailer Matches is reportedly considering an equity raise in a bid to support its business turnaround strategy.
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News
Sainsbury’s to move to new HQ
Sainsbury’s is set to move its head office after nearly two decades at its current location.