All Retail Week articles in September 2024 – Page 3
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NewsNotonnthehighstreet is partnering with Deliveroo to offer personalised gifts on demand
Notonnthehighstreet is partnering with Deliveroo giving customers access to on-demand delivery of more than a thousand gifting products.
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InterviewQ&A: WHSmith’s managing director of UK travel is dialling up its offer to reach new heights
Global travel and high street retailer WHSmith has just come out of a peak summer season that saw total travel revenue grow 10%. Retail Week speaks to WHSmith managing director of UK travel Andrew Harrison about a successful summer, expanding categories and the all-important Christmas season.
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NewsBoots adds 25 new beauty brands as it launches ‘biggest ever’ beauty campaign
Boots is introducing 25 new beauty brands in its stores as it launches its “biggest ever beauty marketing campaign”.
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NewsBoots becomes latest Just Eat partner with rapid delivery launch
Boots has partnered with Just Eat to launch a rapid delivery service across 50 stores in the UK, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow and Edinburgh.
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Opinion‘The retail sector can’t rely on Keir to deliver a dose of Christmas cheer’
The new government’s party conference didn’t do much to dispel an atmosphere of doom and gloom. As the golden quarter advances, retailers will need to take a DIY approach to spreading the festive cheer that keeps tills ringing, says George MacDonald.
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NewsDFS has swung to a loss as shipping delays and interest rate rises take their toll
Furniture retailer DFS has swung to a loss, blaming ongoing shipping delays in the Red Sea and the effects of higher interest rates on borrowing.
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NewsCo-op is back in the black as membership numbers surge
C-store specialist Co-op has returned to profit and increased its revenues as its membership push resulted in a spike in new active members.
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AnalysisExcluded: Does the world of experiential retail include people with disabilities?
Retailers are begging shoppers to get up off the sofa and come into a store. You can swipe along a huge colourful screen to see if the trainers you’ve been eyeing are suitable for your foot arch, you can pick up a latte in-store after you’ve tried on a few t-shirts and you can even slip into a chair and have your hair done while you explore blow-dryers.
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NewsAsos has put more than 100 jobs at risk amid bid to return to profitability
Asos is set to axe more than 100 jobs amid mounting losses at the online fashion giant as it attempts to return to profitability, according to reports.
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AnalysisDeckers Brands: Who is the sportswear group outperforming the market?
As the sportswear market grows through an unpredictable time with giants like Nike reporting slow sales, one sports brand has made the most of this downtime. Retail Week takes a closer look at Deckers Brands and how it’s rapidly gaining market share in the sportswear segment
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NewsSuperdry boss has called on the government to stop Shein from ‘dodging tax’
Superdry boss Julian Dunkerton has called on the government to ban fast-fashion giant and rival Shein from “dodging tax”.
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NewsCard Factory CEO has said the US market is the key to achieving its strategy
Card Factory’s chief executive has said the US market is key to achieving its strategy as it announces its first step in the region.
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NewsHarrods is investigating the role of current staff in allegations of abuse against Al Fayed
Harrods is undergoing an internal review to determine whether any of its current staff was “directly or indirectly” involved in any of the sexual abuse allegations against former owner Mohamed Al Fayed.
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NewsCard Factory's profits have fallen despite growth in sales
Card Factory posted a fall in profit for the six months to July 2024 despite growth in overall revenue.
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NewsChancellor unveils plans to ‘overhaul’ business rates in Labour conference speech
Chancellor of the exchequer Rachel Reeves has described the current business rates system as “outdated” and pledged to overhaul it in her speech at the Labour Party conference.
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NewsFuture Stores’ debut flagship on Oxford Street is opening in October
Immersive retail start-up Future Stores is opening its flagship store on Oxford Street on October 30.
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NewsLondon Designer Outlet had its ‘best summer on record’ as sales surpassed £10m
London Designer Outlet has reported its “best summer performance on record” with its strongest-ever sales outside of December occurring in August.
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NewsOliver Bonas profits have dipped as shoppers tighten belts
Fashion, jewellery and homewares retailer Oliver Bonas has reported rising sales but declining profits for the 2023 financial year as it battles soaring inflation and “subdued discretionary consumer spending”.
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GalleryL’Oréal Luxe unveils its ‘beauty playground’ pop-up in Westfield White City
L’Oréal Luxe has opened the doors to its “beauty playground” in Westfield White City featuring activations from brands including Lancôme, Armani, Valentino and YSL Beauty.
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NewsTesco’s Aldi price-match scheme is under scrutiny following Panorama investigation
Various products on Tesco’s Aldi price-match scheme are not like-for-like matches with those of the discounter, according to an investigation by BBC’s Panorama.