All Retail Week articles in December 2024 – Page 2
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Retail VoiceWhy people must remain a priority for the retail industry
Following the launch of the Retail People Index, Retail Trust chief executive Chris Brook-Carter discusses how the findings show the essential link between workforce wellbeing and a sustainable future for retail
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Opinion‘Don’t waste a cost crisis – it can catalyse much-needed change’
Economic pressure forces evolution, observes AlixPartners’ Brian Kalms. Now is the time to break free from outmoded business models
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AnalysisHow far can fashion’s kidswear baby boom go?
As spin-off premium kidswear brands are on the rise, with a number of fashion favourites venturing into the category this year, Retail Week explores the baby boom of kids’ clothing, the pros and cons of expanding into the category, and why there has been such a surge in demand.
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NewsUK inflation climbs to highest levels seen since the start of the year
Inflation across the UK hit its highest level seen since March, as surging petrol and clothing prices drove up costs in November.
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NewsH&M has taken a minority stake in a Swedish retail technology platform
Fashion retailer H&M has become a minority stakeholder in Swedish retail technology platform Voyado as the company aims to build on its long-term strategy to enhance its capabilities
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NewsMarks & Spencer is expecting ‘busiest Christmas’ at flagship online distribution centre
Marks & Spencer anticipates that this Christmas will be the busiest ever at its biggest distribution centre.
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NewsAmazon is to settle a dispute with delivery drivers which could cost millions of pounds
Amazon is to settle a claim from a group of delivery drivers which accuses the ecommerce giant of preventing them from earning thousands of pounds.
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NewsKingfisher has sold its Brico Dépôt Romania business
Kingfisher has agreed to sell its Brico Dépôt Romania business, after what it described as a “competitive process” to find a bidder.
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NewsShoe Zone will close stores and slash jobs after profit warning
Struggling footwear retailer Shoe Zone has issued a profit warning and said it plans to close “a number of stores” due to increased costs related to the Budget.
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Opinion‘At Christmas most people shop with their hearts and if they can spend, they will’
Dire predictions about retail’s Christmas performance are almost as traditional as holly and mistletoe, but rarely come true, says Charlotte Hardie
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NewsLandsec snaps up majority stake in shopping centre for £490m
Landsec has snapped up a majority stake in shopping centre Liverpool One in a deal worth £490m.
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NewsRetail sheds 225,000 jobs in five years with Budget heaping on further pain
The sector shed over 225,000 jobs over the last half a decade, with the Budget set to heap further pain on retailers, warns the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
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AnalysisCurrys at Christmas: Inside Europe’s largest repair centre during the festive season
Retail Week visits the Currys repair centre in Newark during the final push to Christmas to see how the retailer is extending the life of tech while gearing up for the big day
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NewsFrasers chief executive lines up board role at luxury retailer
Frasers Group chief executive Michael Murray has been nominated to join the supervisory board at luxury retailer Hugo Boss.
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NewsTemu has become the most downloaded iPhone app in the UK in 2024
Temu has topped the rankings as the most downloaded iPhone app in the UK in 2024 according to app store data released by Apple.
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NewsAdanola unveils new collection as it expands into childrenswear
Athleisure retailer Adanola has become the latest fashion brand to expand into childrenswear with the launch of its new ‘mini icons’ collection.
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NewsShein is eyeing ‘exemption’ from listing rules ahead of anticipated London IPO
Fast-fashion giant Shein is reportedly seeking an “exemption” from UK regulators in regard to overlooking listing rules that require at least 10% of its shares to be sold to the public ahead of its highly-anticipated London float.
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NewsAlo Yoga has opened its first store in Ireland amid ongoing expansion
Luxury activewear brand Alo Yoga has opened its first store in the Republic of Ireland as it continues on its bricks-and-mortar expansion throughout Europe.
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NewsLush and Gymshark top list of retailers accused of hiring young Christmas staff without rights
Unions have accused a host of retailers of utilising social media apps like TikTok to draft in young staff on gig contracts without basic employment rights in the run up to Christmas.
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NewsBoots has revealed the biggest beauty trends of 2024
Boots has unveiled the biggest beauty and wellness trends of this year by using customer sales and search data.