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NewsPepco posts ‘disappointing profit outturn’ despite record sales
Discount retailer and Poundland parent company Pepco Group has posted a “disappointing profit outturn” after record European store openings and despite a record 17.7% growth in full-year revenue.
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NewsWaitrose to expand export business as global sales grow
Waitrose has unveiled plans to expand its export business as demand for products continues to grow in international markets.
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NewsSosandar swings to loss despite growth in revenue
Sosandar reported a loss in the first half of the year despite a growth in revenue as it continues to move towards a multichannel model.
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AnalysisGet ready for 2024 with our exclusive strategic reports
Retail Horizon 2024 is here. Now in its fourth year, gain access to Retail Week’s subscriber-exclusive strategic toolkit.
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NewsLandsec unveils new retail operating model
Landsec has unveiled a transformation of its retail operating model, which it said represented a “signal of confidence in its continued investment” in stores.
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NewsShein considers potential for UK IPO
Fast-fashion giant Shein is reportedly in talks with the London Stock Exchange about the possibility of a public listing in the UK.
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NewsExclusive: B&Q faces staff backlash over contract changes
B&Q is facing backlash from employees surrounding changes to paid breaks and reduced hours, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsMatalan boosts online offering with new fashion partners
Matalan announced today that it has bolstered its portfolio with the addition of 10 new third-party labels in a bid to boost its online proposition.
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NewsAsda faces lorry driver strikes over Christmas
Driver strikes at grocery giant Asda are threatening to cause food shortages during the peak Christmas trading period.
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AnalysisRobots on the rise – are they supply chain saviours or expensive fad?
There have been vast improvements in robotic technology in recent years, with more and more retailers turning to expensive and advanced tech to boost efficiency and reduce overall costs
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Innovation of the WeekThe Perfume Shop teams up with L'Oréal on 'industry leading' refill station
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts.
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NewsFarmison & Co relaunches butcher counter and click and collect
Direct-to-consumer butcher Farmison & Co has reopened its butcher counter in Ripon, Yorkshire, and click-and-collect service.
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NewsHarrods opens new womenswear rooms for 'ultimate shopping experience'
Luxury department store Harrods has opened two new rooms as part of the second phase of its womenswear redevelopment project.
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NewsLidl to remove ‘use-by’ dates on milk and yoghurt
Lidl is ditching ‘use by’ dates on all own-brand milk and yoghurt in a bid to help tackle household food waste.
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NewsLevi’s CEO Chip Bergh to retire as successor lined up
Levi’s chief executive Chip Bergh is set to retire from his role and will be succeeded by the fashion retailer’s president Michelle Gass in January.
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NewsLululemon hails strong ‘early performance’ ahead of Christmas
Sportswear retailer Lululemon has posted a “strong” third quarter and hailed its “early performance” ahead of the peak Christmas trading period as the brand continues to resonate with shoppers globally.
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InterviewQ&A: Frasers CFO Chris Wootton on luxury demand and future acquisitions
As Frasers reports an increase in sales and profit across its portfolio, driven by the group’s elevation strategy, Retail Week speaks to chief financial officer Chris Wootton about what’s next for the retail powerhouse
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NewsActivist investor Kelso urges THG to demerge business
Activist investor group Kelso Group Holdings has urged ecommerce giant THG to consider a demerger of its three business divisions “to maximise shareholder value”.
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AnalysisInside Ocado’s new 'incredibly dynamic' automated warehouse
Retail Week visits Ocado’s newest state-of-the-art automated customer fulfilment centre to see how the pureplay grocer is prepared for the Christmas onslaught