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Analysis
The Disruptors: Four tech firms ensuring crime doesn’t pay
With retail crime making the headlines, tech companies are coming up with inventive ways to tackle the problem. From security robots to AI camera systems, we highlight four innovative solutions to shoplifting
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Opinion
‘Fewer, better stores will be a focus for many retailers in 2024’
Increased demand for space in retail parks and dealing with the effect of higher rates will be among the property considerations to characterise retail next year, believes Jonathan De Mello
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News
Retailers call for levy scheme reform to secure UK food supply
The British Retail Consortium alongside the National Farmer’s Union (NFU), UKHospitality and seven leading grocers have called for reform to the apprenticeship levy system.
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News
Potential Boots and Shein IPOs show ‘there is life’ in the City
As the week saw news of both Boots and Shein exploring a public listing in London, analysts told Retail Week that there may still be “life in the old dog yet”.
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News
London Designer Outlet reports record Black Friday
London Designer Outlet (LDO) at Wembley Park has recorded a record Black Friday, exceeding last year’s record sales performance by 8.6%.
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News
ProCook boss expects profit to break even as it plans return to growth
ProCook chief executive Lee Tappenden has said he is “cautiously optimistic” about Christmas trading following a strengthened Black Friday performance.
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News
Poundland hires nearly 1,000 former Wilko staff in 70 days
Poundland has so far hired 962 former Wilko staff in 70 days after it acquired several former Wilko sites.
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News
ProCook shows strong golden quarter trading
ProCook losses have improved, but the retailer is still in the red despite outperforming the market over Black Friday and the early part of Christmas trading.
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News
Inditex profits and sales rocket
Spanish fashion giant Inditex has reported soaring profits and sales and hailed the response of customers to its autumn and winter collections.
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News
Revolution Beauty reaches legal settlement with co-founder
Revolution Beauty has announced it has reached a £490,000 settlement agreement with co-founder Tom Allsworth.
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Analysis
The AI revolution: the future of retail or the next ‘shiny object’?
AI is making waves in the retail industry – but it is not without its challenges. Retail Week examines how retailers are overcoming the difficulties associated with adopting new technologies.
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Analysis
The trends and categories set to dominate Christmas spending
Following a record Black Friday and Cyber Monday, with Shopify merchants reaching a total of $9.3bn (£7.4bn) sales globally, the ecommerce platform predicts the top trends setting retailers up for a very merry Christmas
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Gallery
Lush opens biggest store yet in Glasgow
Lush, the handmade bath and body retailer, has opened its biggest Scottish store on Buchanan Street, Glasgow, featuring experiential concepts and an in-store coffee shop.
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News
Pepco 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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News
Waitrose 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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News
Sosandar 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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Analysis
Get 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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News
Landsec 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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News
Shein 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.