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InterviewQ&A: Ikea chief executive Peter Jelkeby on new formats, retail parks and Oxford Street
Ikea UK and Ireland chief executive Peter Jelkeby shares the story behind the compact stores move, what shoppers can expect from them and what he’s most excited about in the retailer’s new Oxford Street location
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NewsCurrys unveils its largest ever investment in store safety
Currys has unveiled its biggest-ever annual investment in store safety, with new measures to keep staff safe and deter crime.
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NewsLord Kalms, the retail giant who built Currys, has died
Lord Stanley Kalms, the retail entrepreneur who changed the face of retail, has died aged 93.
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Opinion‘Being able to pivot fast has helped N Brown to stay ahead of the curve’
Home shopping group N Brown’s chief operating officer Nuno Miller reveals how adopting an agile operating model has benefitted the business
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DataData: How costs will increase for retailers in the new financial year
This week marks the start of the new financial year for many and the coming into force of the big whammy of cost rises the retail sector has been dreading for months
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NewsAsda launches facial recognition trial to combat retail crime
Grocer Asda has begun trialling live facial recognition at five stores in a bid to assess how the technology can help it battle spiking rates of retail crime.
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NewsPrimark boss resigns following investigation into behaviour
Primark’s chief executive has resigned from his role with immediate effect following an investigation carried out by owner Associated British Foods (ABF).
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AnalysisInside Gymshark’s new store that completes ‘triangle of London’
Ahead of Gymshark’s latest store opening, global general manager for wholesale and retail Hannah Mercer talks to Retail Week about the significance of its newest location, plans for ongoing global growth, its heritage, and remaining laser-focused on being a gym brand
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NewsBoohoo vows to push forward with Debenhams rebrand despite Frasers Group intervention
Boohoo has vowed to push forward with its plans to rebrand the group to Debenhams, despite Frasers Group thwarting its efforts to pass a resolution on the subject at today’s general meeting.
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NewsTikTok Shop head of UK says European expansion is a ‘natural step’ for growth
TikTok Shop’s head of UK Jan Wilk told Retail Week that expanding in Europe is a “natural step” in the platform’s growth journey.
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NewsDecathlon has named a new chief executive
Sportswear and equipment specialist Decathlon has today announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer.
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NewsAsda invests £80m in raising frontline staff pay
The supermarket said this brings its total investment in staff pay to half a billion pounds since 2021.
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NewsHigh-profile Asda director makes surprise exit
Exclusive: A member of Asda’s executive committee who has played a frontline role in its price offensive is leaving the grocer, Retail Week can reveal.
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InterviewQ&A: Oner Active founder Krissy Cela talks activewear, loyalty and opening stores
Oner Active founder Krissy Cela sat down with Retail Week to discuss building brand success in a crowded market, the importance of customer loyalty and plans for expansion into physical retail next year
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NewsSpring statement brings no new pain for retail – but no relief either
While today’s spring statement did not have any more unexpected tax rises in-store for retail, it also did not deliver any relief for a sector still coming to terms with the October Budget.
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NewsMorrisons sales jump as grocer ramps up cost-cutting targets
Morrisons’ sales for the first quarter jumped, as the retailer increased its cost savings target by £300m to £1bn in the “medium term”.
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NewsUK inflation falls ahead of chancellor’s spring statement
Inflation across the UK has fallen further than expected ahead of chancellor Rachel Reeves’ spring statement later today.
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NewsRetailers slash staff perks as wage increase looms
Retailers have cut work perks for staff by as much as 60% ahead of the looming national minimum wage increase and other rising costs, according to new research.
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NewsTHG completes £90m fundraise to support ‘strategic growth targets’
THG has completed a £90m fundraiser as it requested a debt refinancing and equity raise to support “strategic growth targets.”
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InterviewQ&A: Kingfisher CEO Thierry Garnier on his ‘bullish mitigation’ of rising costs
B&Q and Screwfix-owner Kingfisher’s chief executive Thierry Garnier and chief financial officer Bhavesh Mistry talk about rising costs, the AI revolution, Homebase and more.
