More on Me + Em – Page 180
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Interview
Q&A: John Bason on brand collaborations, cost of living and Primark’s digital future
Following Primark’s latest report of trading “well ahead of expectations”, Retail Week spoke to ABF’s finance director John Bason about the latest footfall patterns, the importance of in-store experiences and the future of digital at the retailer
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News
Sephora sets March opening date for first UK store in nearly two decades
Sephora will open its first retail store on March 8 at Westfield London in White City as it re-enters the UK market after 17 years.
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News
John Lewis boss Wicks makes surprise exit from retailer
John Lewis executive director Pippa Wicks is leaving the department store business.
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News
Victoria’s Secret launches first ever loyalty scheme
US lingerie giant Victoria’s Secret has announced the launch of its first loyalty programme as part of plans to provide “a better experience and value for customers”.
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News
TikTok Shop launches new wellness product category with major brands
TikTok Shop has joined forces with some big names in wellness to launch its new product category in the UK.
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News
Exclusive: Dunelm trials hybrid four-day week
Dunelm is the latest retailer to begin trialling a four-day week for its employees, Retail Week has learned.
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News
Grocers to meet minister over fruit and veg shortage
Big supermarkets are to meet farming minister Mark Spencer in a bid to address the fruit and vegetable shortages that have left store shelves empty.
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News
Primark trades ‘well ahead of expectations’ as footfall climbs
Value fashion giant Primark “traded very well” in the first half, parent company ABF has reported.
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Innovation of the Week
Innovation of the Week: Four-day week gains popularity among UK retailers
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts.
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Gallery
Store gallery: Peloton’s new premium 'community hub' in Covent Garden
Fitness retailer Peloton has opened the doors to its newest location in London as it further extends its store footprint.
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News
John Lewis hires former Ikea developer to lead new homeware vision
John Lewis has appointed a former Ikea developer to lead on its new direction and vision for its home range.
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News
Monsoon to open first childrenswear boutique
Monsoon will open its first childrenswear boutique in Westfield, Stratford City, as it fulfils plans to open new stores in 2023.
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News
Sainsbury’s becomes latest company to trial four-day week
Sainsbury’s has offered its staff the option of working four days a week, in a bid to evolve its current ways of working and increase flexibility.
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News
Supermarket value items rising at higher rate than inflation
The prices of supermarket value items are increasing at a level that is exceeding grocery inflation, meaning shoppers relying on the cheapest product ranges are feeling the pinch the most.
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Analysis
Strategy spotlight: Five ways John Lewis can deliver on its Partnership Plan
As the John Lewis Partnership (John Lewis and Waitrose) approaches the midway point in its five-year Partnership Plan – an ambitious strategy launched in 2020 through which it is targeting £400m profit by year five – is it on track to achieve its goals? The Retail Week analyst team investigates how its department store arm can succeed in a challenging retail environment
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Data
Consumer confidence inches up but ‘too early to talk about green shoots’
The GfK consumer confidence index increased by seven points to -38 in February in a surprise rebound after languishing at historic lows.
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News
Exclusive: B&Q and Screwfix to hike hourly pay rates
Kingfisher is increasing the hourly pay rate for its B&Q and Screwfix employees by more than 8% year-on-year, from the beginning of the new financial year.
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News
Former Co-op food boss emerges as frontrunner in Matalan CEO race
Former Co-op chief executive of food Jo Whitfield has reportedly emerged as the frontrunner for the vacant top job at embattled fashion retailer Matalan.
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News
Exclusive: American candy stores on Oxford Street return to peak levels
Westminster City Council has been playing “whack-a-mole” with American candy stores on Oxford Street, as the number of unscrupulous shop operators has returned to peak levels, Retail Week can reveal.
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Analysis
American candy stores: Will the rash on Oxford Street ever clear up?
Just a few months after Westminster City Council’s biggest raid yet, exclusive data shared with Retail Week by Local Data Company has revealed that the rogue traders are back to their old tricks, and the number operating from the street is back to peak levels.