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News
Coupang completes $500m rescue deal for Farfetch
Global ecommerce retailer Coupang has acquired Farfetch, injecting $500m (£394.8m) in emergency funding into the embattled luxury fashion retailer.
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New Morrisons boss Baitiéh braces staff for change
Morrisons’ new chief executive has poised staff for changes in his early briefings at head office.
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Farfetch in talks with white knight investor to go private
Farfetch is attempting to finalise a rescue deal with a private equity-backed buyer that would see its shareholders get wiped out.
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Weird Fish to embark on aggressive expansion plan
Weird Fish is to embark on an “aggressive” expansion plan that will see its store numbers grow and its international business develop.
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Mike Ashley eyes deal to bring Matches into Frasers Group
Retail tycoon Mike Ashley is in negotiations about a deal that would see Frasers Group take control of Matches.
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Innovation of the Week
B&Q launches retail media network
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts.
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Opinion
‘Could AI-generated consumers shine a light on shoppers of the future?’
AI can be transformative but will only deliver a return on investment when harnessed with human intelligence, says Brian Kalms
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Analysis
Discover the digital strategies of John Lewis, H&M and Gousto
Retail Week’s Digital Summit takes place on Wednesday, February 7, and will lift the lid on retailers’ digital strategies for the year ahead. Here we look at how three of our speakers are making tech pay
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H&M sales flat again after 'unusually hot weather'
H&M has posted “flat” sales in its fourth quarter as the previous warning of “unusually hot weather” took its toll on autumn ranges.
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Temu sues Shein for alleged ‘mafia-style intimidation’ of suppliers
Online retailer Temu has filed a lawsuit against fashion giant Shein, alleging “mafia-style intimidation” of suppliers.
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Naked Wines losses widen and sales fall
Naked Wines has reported a loss and a drop in sales as it starts moving towards “sustainable cash generation”.
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Retail Voice
Making promotional packaging more sustainable this Christmas
Brands face a lot of tough decisions on how they present their special edition products, especially at competitive times of year such as Christmas. Eviosys investigates what can be done to ensure eco-friendly doesn’t get forgotten this festive period
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UK consumer confidence ‘firmly in negative territory’ despite rise
UK consumer confidence had a “modest improvement” as it rose two points in December but remained “firmly in negative territory” as the cost-of-living crisis continues.
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Opinion
‘“No change” may be as good as it gets for retail this Christmas’
Shoppers are spending – but selectively. As retail’s golden quarter nears its crescendo, that was one of the messages from Currys chief executive Alex Baldock as the electricals giant revealed first-half results.
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Interview
Q&A: Lush head of retail on bringing fun back to stores
As the handmade bath and body retailer opens its biggest store yet in Glasgow, Retail Week speaks to Lush head of retail Kasey Swithenbank about what makes the new store different and bringing back a sense of fun
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Currys boss Baldock optimistic about Christmas as customers ‘treat themselves’
Currys chief executive Alex Baldock said customers have been “treating themselves” this year and he was positive about the festive season.
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Sephora expands with third store in Manchester
French beauty retailer Sephora has revealed plans to expand in the North of England, with a third UK store opening in Manchester’s Trafford Centre.
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Music Magpie credits record Black Friday for boosting performance
Music Magpie said a record Black Friday period has helped “offset a softer H1” as it posted its pre-close trading update to November 30, 2023.
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Gallery
Bang & Olufsen opens global flagship on New Bond Street
Luxury electricals brand Bang & Olufsen has opened a global flagship on New Bond Street, showcasing its range of speakers and televisions.
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News
Currys sales decline but profit guidance holds
Currys reported a decline in group revenue for the six months ending October 31, but made no change to profit guidance as trading remained in line with expectations.