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InterviewQ&A: Amazon VP on bringing Just Walk Out tech to stores and arenas worldwide
As Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology is implemented in London’s O2 Arena, Retail Week speaks to vice president Jon Jenkins about leveraging the revolutionary tech across more third-party locations.
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NewsScandinavian outdoor retailer makes UK debut
Scandinavian outdoor brand Peak Performance is making its UK debut with a flagship store in Covent Garden.
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NewsRussell & Bromley names its first ever creative director
Russell & Bromley has named its first creative director as part of a new chapter for the business.
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InterviewPhil Halliday: The MD moving HMV beyond nostalgia into modernity
HMV has experienced a real turnaround in recent years, best demonstrated by its celebrated return to Oxford Street. Retail Week speaks to managing director Phil Halliday about how it got there and what’s next for the iconic music retailer
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NewsActivewear brand Alo Yoga opens second UK store
Luxury activewear brand Alo Yoga is set to expand in the UK with a second store in London.
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NewsNew West End Company urges government to prioritise ‘three key areas’
New West End Company (NWEC) has launched a manifesto ahead of the general election, calling on the government to prioritise “three key areas” across retail.
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NewsShein to lose out on FTSE 100 spot as concerns around IPO swirl
Fast-fashion giant Shein is set to miss out on a spot in the UK’s FTSE 100 index, which lists the UK’s top firms by market value, according to reports.
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AnalysisShein: Why is a London listing likely to get the green light?
As the highly-anticipated London listing for Shein reportedly draws closer, Retail Week explores whether it will get the go-ahead and if so, why.
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GalleryLululemon opens new Covent Garden store spanning two floors
Global sportswear and athleisure brand Lululemon has opened a new, upsized store in Covent Garden, London.
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NewsSleep brand Emma to open first UK store in London
Direct-to-consumer sleep brand Emma has chosen Westfield London in White City as the site for its first-ever bricks-and-mortar store in the UK.
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NewsExclusive: Pets at Home to open more city stores and 'unleash' AI
Pets at Home plans to open more of its smaller-format pet care centres in underserved areas, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsMarks & Spencer to invest £30m in new and revamped stores
Marks & Spencer is to invest £30m in modernising existing stores and opening new ones.
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GalleryFirst look: Liberty unveils immersive Bridgerton experience
Luxury department store Liberty has become the latest retailer to jump on the Bridgerton bandwagon as it unveils its new immersive pop-up experience in partnership with the hit Netflix and Shondaland TV series.
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NewsShein seeks out Sajid Javid for new role ahead of London IPO
Sajid Javid, the former chancellor of the exchequer, has reportedly been approached to join fast-fashion giant Shein ahead of its anticipated London Stock Exchange listing.
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GalleryFinisterre unveils biggest store yet in Covent Garden
Cornwall-based outdoor apparel retailer Finisterre has opened the doors to its newest flagship store in Covent Garden, London.
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NewsIkea Oxford Street opening pushed back for second time
Ikea has pushed back the opening of its highly anticipated Oxford Street store for a second time.
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GalleryFirst look: Lush’s Bridgerton-themed secret garden and tea room
As fans of the popular Netflix series Bridgerton await its third instalment, Lush is celebrating the show’s return with a secret garden pop-up in its Glasgow flagship and a Regency-era drawing room at Oxford Street, London
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NewsSelfridges to cut jobs as loss of tax-free shopping takes its toll
Selfridges is making another round of redundancies as the loss of tax-free shopping for visitors to the UK is blamed for a dip in luxury spending.
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InterviewGreggs may have just opened its 2,500th store but is it stopping there? No chance
As Greggs hits a milestone in its ramped-up UK bricks-and-mortar expansion strategy, property director Tony Rowson talks to Retail Week about its property progress, the importance of value and ongoing opportunities
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NewsExclusive: Suit Direct secures Westfield premises for new flagship
Menswear retailer Suit Direct has secured a store at Westfield Stratford City for its newest flagship, Retail Week can reveal.