All Regions of UK & Ireland articles – Page 6
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NewsShein seeks out Sajid Javid for new role ahead of London IPO
Sajid Javid, the former chancellor of the exchequer, has reportedly been approached to join fast-fashion giant Shein ahead of its anticipated London Stock Exchange listing.
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NewsWHSmith launches first own-brand food range in UK travel stores
WHSmith has launched its first ever own-brand food-to-go range, available in more than 300 of its UK travel stores.
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NewsPrimark secures former House of Fraser premises for new Surrey store
Fashion giant Primark has secured the former House of Fraser premises at Epsom-based shopping centre The Ashley Centre as part of its £7m refurbishment.
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InterviewGreggs may have just opened its 2,500th store but is it stopping there? No chance
As Greggs hits a milestone in its ramped-up UK bricks-and-mortar expansion strategy, property director Tony Rowson talks to Retail Week about its property progress, the importance of value and ongoing opportunities
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NewsAmazon 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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AnalysisHow 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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GalleryEE 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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NewsMango 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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NewsEE 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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NewsFlying 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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NewsExclusive: 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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NewsGetir 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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NewsIkea 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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NewsMajestic 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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NewsGovernment 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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InterviewQ&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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NewsExclusive: 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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NewsKingfisher 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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NewsPandora 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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NewsAmazon 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.