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Retail Voice
Respect Retail: Why police need to take reports of abuse more seriously
Want to know why the Retail Trust’s Respect Retail campaign is calling for urgent and collective action against customer abuse? Chris Brook-Carter explains.
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News
Cash usage rises for first time in decade
Consumer use of cash grew for the first time in a decade, making up 19% of all transactions, up from 15% in 2021, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC) Payments Survey 2023.
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News
‘Classic comfort foods’ top Waitrose food trends report
In a year dominated by the cost-of-living crisis and pressure on disposable incomes, Waitrose customers sought solace in familiar foods.
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Analysis
Lookfantastic looks ahead to eight beauty trends for 2024
From glass haircare to skincare brands catering for Gen Alpha, THG-owned pureplay beauty retailer Lookfantastic reveals eight of the biggest trends that will shape the world of beauty in 2024.
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Interview
Q&A: Deliveroo’s Eric French on becoming more than just a takeaway platform
Following the unveiling of Deliveroo’s new non-food delivery platform, chief operating officer Eric French speaks to Retail Week about what the new service can offer customers, its new partnerships and becoming a destination for last-minute Christmas gifts
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Gallery
Boots opens new beauty concept store at Battersea
Boots has opened its latest beauty concept store at Battersea Power Station as it looks to “solidify its position as the UK’s number one beauty destination”.
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News
Matches fires up equity raise to support turnaround
Luxury fashion retailer Matches is reportedly considering an equity raise in a bid to support its business turnaround strategy.
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News
Sainsbury’s to move to new HQ
Sainsbury’s is set to move its head office after nearly two decades at its current location.
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Supplier Insight
AI and Marketing: Three Secrets to Success
Unlock the power of AI in your marketing strategies. Discover three secrets to success with AI and transform your ecommerce marketing. By Carl Bleich, head of content, Bloomreach.
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News
Exclusive: THG orders staff back to office five days a week
Ecommerce giant THG has ordered all its Manchester head office staff to return to the office five days a week, Retail Week can reveal.
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News
Moonpig profits and sales grow
Online greeting cards specialist and technology platform Moonpig reported a growth in profits and sales, despite the challenging macroeconomic environment.
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Opinion
‘The commute has been truncated to a walk down the hallway, and retailers must adapt’
The once-coveted commercial districts are no longer the retail gold mines they used to be. How are retailers responding to changing consumer behaviour in the “post-commute economy”?
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News
Miniso’s budget beauty and self-care range hits UK
Miniso has launched its beauty and self-care collection in selected UK stores following a successful rollout across its international stores.
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News
John Lewis opens pre-loved luxury fashion pop-up
John Lewis has opened its first pre-loved luxury fashion pop-up with luxury reseller Sign of the Times.
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News
Superdrug launches early Sale ahead of Christmas
Superdrug has announced early reductions on Christmas gifting ahead of January as it commits to making the holiday more affordable and accessible to customers.
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News
Grocery sales to hit £13bn for first time in December
Grocery sales are expected to surpass £13bn for the first time this December as “the scene is set for record-breaking spend through the supermarket tills this Christmas”.
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News
THG acquires US skincare brand for $20m
THG, which owns Lookfantastic and Cult Beauty, has acquired skincare brand Biossance from US biotechnology group Amyris Inc for $20m (£15.8m).
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News
Quiz lowers guidance as sales dip
Quiz has announced that it expects revenue to be 6% to 8% lower than the £86.4m predicted in the year ending March 31, 2024.
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News
Christmas retail sales tail off despite early Black Friday boost
UK retail sales growth slowed in November as cautious consumers continue to put off Christmas spending, despite Black Friday sales starting earlier, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.