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Primark CEO Marchant: Belief in bricks-and-mortar retail ‘at the heart’ of success
Primark chief executive Paul Marchant has said the fashion giant’s belief and passion in bricks-and-mortar retail “lie at the heart” of its strategy and success.
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Refy CEO Jenna Meek: 'We want to be the number-one brand in Sephora US'
Jenna Meek, chief executive and co-founder of beauty brand Refy, said they turned down a £15m contract to expand in the Middle East to refine and focus the business.
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Decathlon presents new brand identity as it revises global ambitions
Sportswear giant Decathlon has unveiled its new brand identity to push forward its “ambition to bring innovative and sustainable sport to everyone.”
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Mango profits double as sales surpass €3bn for the first time
Mango has announced soaring profits and sales for the 2023 financial year, with sales surpassing €3bn (£2.64bn) for the first time.
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Analysis
How issues around The Body Shop’s IP will shape its future
As The Body Shop’s woes deepen and one of its international businesses after another follows the UK arm into administration, Retail Week takes a look at what role the ownership of the retailer’s IP will play in shaping the brand’s future
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HMV boss Doug Putman considers rescue bid for The Body Shop
HMV owner Doug Putman is reportedly mulling a bid to buy The Body Shop out of administration after its collapse in February just weeks after being taken over by Aurelius.
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Currys completes sale of its Greek business Kotsovolos
Currys has completed the sale of its Greek business Kotsovolos after first entering a deal with Greek electricity supplier Public Power Corporation (PPC) in November last year.
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Interview
Outstanding Contribution to Retail Award: Judith McKenna on why people make the difference
Once again, it’s been a year of retail triumphs.
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Asos said to be in talks with Reliance as it eyes expansion in India
Asos is believed to be in talks with Indian retail giant Reliance Retail to bring the British fashion brand to the Indian market, according to reports.
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The Body Shop administrators investigate missing millions
The Body Shop’s administrators are investigating claims of millions of unaccounted funds that were taken out of the business before its collapse.
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Red Sea disruption takes toll on more than half of UK businesses
More than half of UK businesses and manufacturers have seen increased costs and delays to shipments as a result of the ongoing attacks on shipping containers in the Red Sea, according to new research.
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Analysis
Reserved: Who is the fast-growing Polish brand eyeing a UK store splurge?
As Reserved gets ready to set up shop in Westfield London, Retail Week puts the Polish fashion retailer in the spotlight and delves into its plans for the UK and beyond
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Walmart posts ‘strong’ sales growth driven by omnichannel model
US retail giant Walmart has reported “strong” revenue growth in its fourth quarter as consumers shopped both in-store and online and ecommerce sales surpassed $1bn (£790m).
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Interview
Q&A: Dr Martens chief product officer on getting the brand’s strategy back in-step
With fashion retailers battling more than ever to win consumer spend, Dr Martens chief product officer Adam Meek sat down with Retail Week to discuss the brand’s strategy moving forward, how it is stepping up its game when it comes to innovation and the importance of staying true to its core products
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Analysis
Cider: What you need to know about the fast-fashion brand challenging Shein
As the fast fashion sphere becomes more competitive than ever, Retail Week sheds light on rapidly rising fast-fashion brand Cider and why it’s giving Shein a run for its money.
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Under Armour ‘on track’ for full year despite sales dip
Sportswear retailer Under Armour has said it delivered better than expected profitability and remains “on track” for the full year, despite a decline in sales in its third quarter.
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Retail Voice
Discover the top trends on grocery shoppers’ lists
From subscriptions to seamless checkouts, Worldpay’s Pinar Koygun takes a look at what is ticking grocery shoppers’ boxes.
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Primark unveils new US stores and warehouse as it ramps up expansion
Value fashion giant Primark has announced the opening of a new Florida-based distribution centre and four new stores in the US as it ramps up its international expansion.
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Sephora launches global branding as it seeks to ‘reinvent’ beauty industry
French beauty giant, Sephora is adopting a global brand signature as it looks to shape ”the prestige beauty industry” and ”reinvent the codes of beauty.”
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Exclusive: Asos and Boohoo turn to nearshoring as Red Sea crisis intensifies
Asos and Boohoo are relying on nearshoring their supply chains to navigate the ongoing challenges of attacks on container ships in the Red Sea.