All Specialist retailer articles – Page 4
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NewsProCook to leverage AI and robotics to ‘become more efficient’
Specialist kitchen retailer ProCook has said it will look to use more AI, as well as machine learning and robotics, to “become more efficient” as it grows.
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NewsSuperdry poaches Halfords IT boss for new role
Superdry has appointed the former Halfords IT boss as its global technology director.
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GalleryFirst look: Inside Fopp’s new Nottingham store
Specialist retailer Fopp, which is owned by HMV, opened a new store in Nottingham today (June 7), marking its sixth in the UK.
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NewsHMV-owned Fopp to set up shop in Nottingham
Fopp, a specialist retailer owned by HMV, is opening a new store in Nottingham, creating six jobs in the local area.
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NewsExclusive: Pets at Home to open more city stores and 'unleash' AI
Pets at Home plans to open more of its smaller-format pet care centres in underserved areas, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsPets at Home holds firm on guidance despite decline in profits
Pets at Home has reported a drop in profits for the full financial year but has maintained its guidance after a “pivotal year” of progress at the retailer.
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NewsExclusive: Halfords chief operating officer to depart
Halfords chief operating officer Rob Keates is set to depart after four years at the motor specialist, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsAngling Direct posts ‘record’ UK performance
Specialist retailer Angling Direct has reported a rise in sales and market share as it achieved “record UK revenues” in the full year ending January 31, 2024.
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NewsMothercare commences refinancing talks as global sales drop
Mothercare has reported a drop in revenue and international sales as it commenced refinancing discussions with lenders to renegotiate or refinance debt facilities.
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GalleryFast-growing travel brand Antler pops up in Selfridges
Premium travel brand Antler is celebrating its 110th anniversary with a pop-up on the lower ground floor of Selfridges London.
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NewsPets at Home expands with compact shop format
Pets at Home has opened two new smaller format stores this month as it bolsters its presence on London’s high streets.
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InterviewNathan Williams – the man delivering the rebirth of Mamas & Papas
Mamas & Papas was brought back from the brink in 2019 – five years on, CEO Nathan Williams wants to make it the go-to retailer for parents at home and abroad
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NewsProCook ups profit guidance due to 'growing momentum'
ProCook has boosted its profit guidance in the wake of improvements to trading momentum and a growing market share.
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InterviewQ&A: Retail guru Sophie Mirman on her journey from SockShop to Trotters
As Mirman opens Trotters’ fourth concession in the crème de la crème of the UK’s department stores, Retail Week caught up with her on the story so far, and what’s coming next.
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NewsVirgin Wines ‘optimistic’ about future growth as sales increase
Virgin Wines says it is “optimistic” about its prospects after it posted a revenue increase in its latest results.
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AnalysisAs Halfords warns on profits, have the wheels fallen off the cycling market?
After sales at Halfords dramatically hit the skids, Retail Week looks at why the wheels have fallen off in the motoring and cycling retail category, and what brands are doing to turn things around
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NewsTDR snaps up Jollyes and Andy Bond comes in as chair
Private equity group TDR Capital has acquired a majority stake in specialist pet retailer Jollyes and former Asda boss Andy Bond has been appointed chair.
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NewsHalfords warns on profits after hits from weather and consumer confidence
Halfords has slashed earnings expectations after its main markets − cycling and motoring − were battered.
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NewsTommee Tippee gets modern brand revamp
Tommee Tippee has undergone a revamp to make its branding more appealing to millennial and Gen Z parents.
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NewsExclusive: Pets at Home appoints new retail chief operating officer
Pets at Home has appointed Anja Madsen as its new chief operating officer, retail, from April 2024, Retail Week can reveal.
