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News
Frasers Group profits and sales surge on the back of acquisitions
Frasers Group’s profits and revenues have soared, driven by the retailer’s new brand acquisition strategy, disposal of some assets and the continued growth of Flannels.
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Opinion
‘In belt-tightening times, prioritising your digital business is critical’
Where should retailers invest for value that can endure beyond this economic downturn? Brian Kalms, managing director at AlixPartners, explores the priority areas
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Data
Ranking: The UK’s busiest retail websites on Black Friday 2022
Retail Week’s ranking of the UK’s busiest Black Friday sites reveals another reserved year for what was once one of the busiest weekends of retail’s promotional calendar
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Events
Ecommerce Week 2023
What does the current ecommerce landscape mean for your online strategy? Attend our Ecommerce Week events on February 22 and 23 to find out.
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News
Exclusive: Fat Face profitability returns to pre-pandemic levels
Fashion retailer Fat Face’s pre-tax profits jumped following a record sales performance last year that helped profitability return to pre-pandemic levels.
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News
Quiz swings to profit as sales rebound post-pandemic
Quiz has swung back into the black as sales rebounded in its stores, concessions and online following the disruption of the pandemic.
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News
Moonpig lowers sales forecasts amid ‘challenging’ pre-Christmas trading
Moonpig has reduced its full-year sales forecasts after turbulent trading conditions hit its top line.
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News
Exclusive: The Body Shop executive Linda Campbell steps down
The Body Shop’s global retail director Linda Campbell has stepped down from the business with immediate effect, Retail Week has learned.
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Retail Voice
How retailers can tap into Gen-Z’s values-focused mindset
Gen Z is ushering in a whole new era of values-based shopping, according to Pinterest’s Grace MacDonald.
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News
Fenwick sells Bond Street store to fund return to profitable growth
Department store group Fenwick is to leave central London after selling its Bond Street branch to provide the fresh capital investment needed to restore profitable growth.
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News
Greggs expands outlet chain as it seeks to cut food waste
Food-on-the-go specialist Greggs has opened the 30th store of its outlet chain, which enables it to minimise waste while contributing to deprived communities.
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News
Asda to create 10,000 new jobs with rollout of 300 Express stores
Asda is accelerating its push into the convenience store market in the UK with plans to open 300 Express stores over the next four years, creating 10,000 new jobs in the process.
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Data
Grocery price inflation still at record high despite first drop in nearly two years
Grocery inflation was still at a near-record high in November, despite prices dipping slightly for the first time in 21 months.
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News
Very Group launches AR feature allowing app users to try makeup virtually
The Very Group has launched in-app augmented reality features that allow customers to try out new cosmetics products digitally.
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Analysis
How to break free of a harmful promotional cycle
Shoppers love promotions – they capture new customers, get lapsed ones excited again and, crucially, can have an immediate and overwhelming impact on sales.
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Opinion
‘Dangerous false economies risk limiting retail’s recovery from challenging period’
You can’t manage a retail business quarter by quarter. Short-termism threatens to inhibit innovation and limit retail’s potential when tough times recede, warns True’s Matt Truman
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Analysis
Research: Christmas in crisis – and what to do about it
Half of shoppers might be planning to spend less this Christmas, but with the right strategy retailers can still come out on top, finds Retail Week’s new report
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Report Store
Crisis and the consumer
Half of consumers plan to spend less this Christmas and 40% are looking to spend the same as last year, a major new research report from Retail Week reveals.
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News
Coats, hot water bottles and hooded blankets help warm up retail sales
Black Friday bargains helped retail sales climb by more than 4% in November, according to the latest BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.
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News
Sainsbury’s pledges to keep prices low with further £50m investment
Sainsbury’s is to plough a further £50m into keeping prices low by March 2023 in a bid to help customers manage the rising cost of living.