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News
Virgin Wines ‘optimistic’ about future growth as sales increase
Virgin Wines says it is “optimistic” about its prospects after it posted a revenue increase in its latest results.
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Currys boss warns Labour employment reforms risk making people ‘poorer’
Currys chief executive Alex Baldock has said Labour’s workers’ rights plan risks “making people inadvertently poorer”, as business leaders express doubt over the party’s reforms.
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Analysis
Shein vs Temu: battle of the ecommerce beasts
Two online behemoths, one fierce fight. Shein and Temu have dominated headlines as they lock horns to win popularity, market share and customers. These rivals are changing the retail landscape as we know it, but which one will come out on top?
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Opinion
‘Being a high-performing retail leader today is harder than ever’
The role of retail chief executive is not for the faint-hearted, but former Walmart International boss Judith McKenna embodies some of the best leadership characteristics, believes Spencer Stuart’s Sally Elliott
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Innovation of the Week
Reiss leverages AI platform to verify green credentials
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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News
Wilko to open more new stores before Easter
Wilko will open two new stores on Good Friday (March 29) as the retailer continues the rollout of its new concept.
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Pandora names new UK boss and chief commercial officer
Pandora has appointed a new general manager for the British Isles as well as a new chief commercial officer.
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Interview
Listen to World Retail Congress’ new podcast
World Retail Congress has launched its first podcast to take its world-class content beyond the conference stage to give you year-round insight from retail leaders across the globe.
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News
Retail sales steadied in February despite downturn
Retail sales were flat in February despite wet weather and continued economic insecurity.
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News
Mike Ashley sues Newcastle United over football kit row
Mike Ashley is taking legal action against the football club he once owned amid a dispute with its current manager.
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UK consumer confidence stalls in March
Consumer confidence remained flat in March after a two-point decrease in February but views on personal finance improved despite the ongoing challenges faced by consumers.
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News
Matalan unveils new brand campaign in latest value push
Matalan has launched a new multimillion-pound brand platform, reinforcing its strategic transformation and commitment to value and supporting families in everyday life.
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Analysis
Next: What’s in store for the fashion giant as a ‘new era’ beckons?
After yet another stellar performance from Next, Retail Week looks ahead to the fashion and home group’s “new era” and its plans to continue on an upward trajectory
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Gallery
Harrods celebrates 175 years of trading with year-long special
Harrods is celebrating 175 years of the brand’s establishment with a year-long anniversary celebration.
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News
Exclusive: Waitrose to close warehouse putting 545 jobs at risk
The grocery arm of the John Lewis Partnership has proposed closing its delivery warehouse in Enfield in the summer, putting over 500 jobs at risk.
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News
Abercrombie & Fitch to open new Oxford Street store next year
Abercrombie & Fitch is set to open a new store at 325 Oxford Street after striking a deal with global real estate investment, development and property manager Hines.
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News
Superdrug cosmetics price freeze celebrates highest market share
Superdrug is set to freeze prices on over 5,000 cosmetic products “as part of the business’s ongoing commitment to support shoppers, through the rising cost of living”.
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News
Depop ditches selling fees for UK users
Secondhand platform Depop has announced the removal of selling fees for UK users in its latest bid to make fashion circular.
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News
Majestic in advanced talks to buy Vagabond Wines
Majestic Wine is in advanced talks to buy London-based wine chain Vagabond, which has filed a notice of its intention to appoint administrators.
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News
Next beats expectations to post record profits as sales soar
Next has reported record profits ahead of expectations as sales soared in the full year ending January 31, 2024.