All Retail Week articles in October 2023 – Page 3
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News
Asos delays results and confirms full-year loss
Online fashion specialist Asos has delayed its full-year results for a week.
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News
Marks & Spencer adds Pour Moi to ‘Brands at M&S’ fashion portfolio
Fashion and lingerie retailer Pour Moi has announced a new partnership with Marks & Spencer as it becomes the latest fashion retailer to join the ‘Brands at M&S’ portfolio.
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Analysis
From drones to robots: Amazon delivers the future
The idea of humanoid robots and delivery by drones may seem futuristic, but tech giant Amazon is already making inroads in utilising these products. Retail Week visits Amazon’s BFI1 fulfilment centre in Seattle, Washington, to see the new tech in action.
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Gallery
Jollyes puts value for money and service centre stage in store
Key appeals such as value and staff expertise are at the forefront of Jollyes’ store in Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, where new initiatives are also being tried out.
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Analysis
Why the UK market is a winner for international sportswear retailers
As UK sportswear giants JD Sports and Frasers ramp up their global expansion plans to drive growth, Retail Week takes a look at why the UK continues to be an attractive destination for international sportswear retailers.
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News
ScS welcomes £99m takeover bid from Italian sofa retailer
ScS has agreed to a £99.4m approach from Italian sofa retailer Poltronesofà.
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News
Exclusive: Decathlon rolls out buyback service nationwide
Sportswear retailer Decathlon will roll out its buyback service to all its stores in the UK as part of its push for sustainability, Retail Week can reveal.
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News
Lidl overtakes Asda to become third-largest supermarket in London
Lidl has overtaken Asda to become the third-largest supermarket in London as its market share hit an all-time high of 9.1%.
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News
Police reveal 'zero-tolerance' plan to combat shoplifting
Shoplifting and retail crimes will be treated like organised crime as per the new Retail Crime Action Plan unveiled by the National Police Chiefs Council.
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Opinion
‘Everyone should sign the petition calling on government to fight retail crime’
As violence and abuse of retail staff becomes a pandemic, BRC chief executive Helen Dickinson urges the industry to pressure politicians to take decisive action
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News
Sephora sets November date for second UK store opening
French beauty retailer Sephora has set a November opening date for its second store in the UK after the success of its first store.
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Asda poaches Aldi director for head of marketing role
Supermarket giant Asda has poached former Aldi marketing director Adam Zavalis to help “deliver outstanding quality products at incredible prices” for UK consumers.
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Events
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News
JD Sports launches loyalty app
JD Sports has launched a new loyalty app, which rewards shoppers with store cashback.
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News
John Lewis under fire for affordable housing plans
John Lewis has been criticised for building “executive housing” after stating that as little as 10% of the flats in its new London development could be affordable.
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News
WiggleCRC faces uncertain future as financial lifeline lost
WiggleCRC’s future is on the line after parent company Signa Holding, the co-owner of Selfridges, withdrew a financial lifeline.
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News
Police to attend every shoplifting incident with staff threat
A new “zero-tolerance” plan to tackle organised shoplifting gangs is to be agreed upon in Downing Street today.
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Innovation of the Week
Innovation of the Week: Inditex reduces maritime transport emissions
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts.
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Interview
House of Rixo: Henrietta Rix and Orlagh McCloskey on their meteoric rise
Meet Rixo co-chief executives and founders Henrietta Rix and Orlagh McCloskey, the duo who turned a vintage-inspired dream into a powerhouse fashion brand.
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News
Exclusive: Odd Muse launches in Harvey Nichols stores
Fashion retailer Odd Muse will launch in Harvey Nichols stores across the UK later this month, Retail Week can reveal.