All Entertainment articles – Page 3
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One in three store staff face abuse every week, new report finds
One in every three shop workers are the victims of physical or verbal abuse from shoppers every week, according to the shocking findings of a new report.
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Retail sales slump below pre-Covid levels in September
Retail sales volumes slumped to below pre-Covid levels in September as sluggish consumer confidence and store closures during the Queen’s funeral impacted performance.
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Tesco and The Entertainer launch concession partnership
Tesco has joined forces with The Entertainer to open toy concessions in 35 of its largest supermarkets.
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Shop prices hit record high as retail urges new prime minister to ease cost burden
Shop prices have hit a new record high as retailers struggle to shoulder the burden of mounting cost pressures.
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Waterstones hit by stock shortages after warehouse tech problems
Waterstones is grappling to stock its shops and fulfil a backlog of online orders after problems with its new warehouse tech systems sparked product shortages.
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Analysis
Deep dive: What will be this year’s Christmas bestsellers?
Retailers are busy behind the scenes finalising their Christmas ranges. Which products and trends are they banking on to whip up a festive frenzy?
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Opinion
‘As Britain burns, it’s time for retailers to turn up the heat on the climate crisis’
Record-breaking temperatures and wildfires in suburbia this week must prove the catalyst for retailers to genuinely prioritise the planet over profit, writes Retail Week editor Luke Tugby
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Love Island partners with eBay to bring sustainable fashion to TV screens
eBay will act as reality TV show Love Island’s fashion partner, with contestants all wearing second-hand outfits.
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Data: Prices soar in April driven by furniture, electricals and books
Shop prices have reached record highs across all categories as cost pressures from the war in Ukraine and Shanghai’s lockdown mount.
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Analysis
From Bower Collective to Pasta Evangelists – how subscriptions are leading CX
Retail Week examines why subscription models are key to locking in loyalty and how these new businesses are driving exceptional experiences in our report 9 CX Disruptors.
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Analysis
Now trending: Why Google, Netflix and Buzzfeed are embracing the physical store
In recent years, shoppers have been greeted by some surprising additions to high streets and airports. Instead of traditional retail brands commanding new space, leading social media and editorial brands such as Buzzfeed, TikTok and Highsnobiety are flirting with the idea of a permanent physical presence. What has prompted the interest in moving into physical retail for such brands? Retail Week takes a look at the motivation behind the moves.
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George at Asda launches collaboration with Netflix
George at Asda will partner with Netflix to offer a range of fashion and lifestyle products based on the streaming service’s original series.
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The Works forced to close several stores following cyberattack
The Works has temporarily shut some of its shops and suspended deliveries to stores in response to a cyberattack last week that involved “unauthorised access to its computer systems”.
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Analysis
9 CX disruptors – meet the retailers and brands redefining experience
A new generation of ingenious businesses are wowing customers like never before with lessons for established retailers, Retail Week’s latest report finds.
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Waterstones acquires independent bookseller Blackwell’s
Waterstones has snapped up Blackwell’s, the UK’s largest independent bookseller, for an undisclosed sum.
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Analysis
Analysis: Flash in the pan or permanent shift – which pandemic trends will outlast Covid?
Retail Week looks at the key trends that have dominated during the pandemic to see which consumer behaviours are here to stay.
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Online shopping drives 2021 consumer spending above pre-pandemic levels
A surge in online shopping, pet ownership and streaming subscriptions saw consumer spending in 2021 surpass 2019 levels.
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Opinion
‘There is still room not only to survive but thrive in an Amazon-dominated world’
Ask any UK retail exec or investor what keeps them awake at night and sooner or later they will mention Amazon.
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Analysis
Lights, camera, retail: How M&S, Boots and TikTok are merging content with commerce
From Singles’ Day livestreams to shoppable reality TV shows, the worlds of entertainment and retail are becoming more intertwined than ever. How can retailers win in the battle for consumer attention both in-store and on-screen?
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Gallery
Store gallery: First WHSmith and InMotion combined store touches down at Stansted
WHSmith has unveiled its latest travel store format: a combined WHSmith and InMotion store at London Stansted Airport.