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News
Amazon to build new multimillion-pound UK warehouse
Amazon is set to build a new £500m fulfilment centre in the East Midlands, creating a mass of new jobs.
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Analysis
How Lululemon is sprinting ahead in the UK sportswear market
While many may have expected Lululemon’s success to slow down after the pandemic, the retailer has surpassed expectations to be one of the fastest-growing brands in the UK. Retail Week explores how Lululemon is sprinting ahead
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Gallery
EE opens new experience store in Bristol
EE has opened its newest experience store in Bristol showcasing the latest in connected technology as well as different zones for shoppers to explore.
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Mango targets 20 new UK stores this year
Mango has announced it will bolster its UK store portfolio with more than 20 new openings this year.
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EE opens second experience store this year
EE has opened another experience store in the UK following the successful launch of its debut store in Westfield London last year.
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Flying Tiger Copenhagen reports ‘record sales’ as it expands into seven new markets
Danish retailer Flying Tiger Copenhagen has posted growth in revenue and sales, as well as seeing its “best quarter ever” in terms of sales for Q4 2023.
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Exclusive: Lounge accelerates expansion with debut international store
Underwear retailer Lounge is set to open its debut international store in Germany and continue its UK store rollout with a new opening in Cardiff as it accelerates its bricks-and-mortar expansion, Retail Week has learned.
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Getir close to exiting UK market
Grocery delivery app Getir is said to be preparing to exit the UK market, which could put more than 1,000 jobs at risk.
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Ikea owner could bring US food hall concept to UK in ‘not too distant future’
Ikea sister company Ingka Centres is considering a new food hall pilot it debuted in San Francisco in its plans for a Brighton shopping centre, Retail Week can reveal.
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Majestic Wine opening first store on Channel Islands
The UK’s largest specialist wine retailer has revealed plans to expand to the Channel Islands as it doubles down on its investment into bricks-and-mortar growth.
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Government pledges £55m to combat retail crime
The government has announced it is investing £55.5m in facial recognition technology over the next four years to “help catch perpetrators and prevent shoplifting” in a bid to crack down on retail crime.
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Interview
Q&A: LTK co-founder Amber Venz Box on the power of influencer marketing for retailers
As social media plays a bigger part than ever in the strategies of retailers and brands, LTK co-founder and president Amber Venz Box talks to Retail Week about the power of influencer marketing and how personalisation and trust are vital for success.
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Exclusive: Uniqlo unveils 7% staff pay rise and rolls out new benefits
Fashion giant Uniqlo is to increase the hourly wage of its retail staff across the UK by 7%, as well as rolling out a series of new employee benefits, Retail Week can reveal.
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Kingfisher cautious on outlook as international sales slip
Kingfisher is remaining cautious on its outlook for the next financial year after it saw total and international sales slip.
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Pandora names new UK boss and chief commercial officer
Pandora has appointed a new general manager for the British Isles as well as a new chief commercial officer.
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Amazon unveils new ‘Spring Deal Days’ Sales period
Amazon has unveiled the launch of its first spring Sales event, which is due to kick off later this week.
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Net store closures surge across Britain
Net store closures accelerated above 2022 levels in Britain but remained lower than between 2018 and 2021, according to the latest figures from PwC and Local Data Company (LDC).
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Analysis
How issues around The Body Shop’s IP will shape its future
As The Body Shop’s woes deepen and one of its international businesses after another follows the UK arm into administration, Retail Week takes a look at what role the ownership of the retailer’s IP will play in shaping the brand’s future
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McDonald’s unveils new uniform in bid to empower employees
Fast-food giant McDonald’s has announced the trial of a new workwear collection for its employees, marking the first change in the company’s uniform since 2016.
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M&S bolsters Nobody’s Child presence with new pop-ups
Marks & Spencer has announced it will open further Nobody’s Child pop-up shops within its stores across the UK, following a successful trial last summer.