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DataConsumer research: retailers should get set for a bumper Black Friday and bright Christmas
New consumer data from YouGov shows that customers are getting back into the Christmas spirit in 2024.
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NewsVery Group records ‘resilient’ performance as profit grows but revenue dips
The Very Group has reported a “resilient” performance for the full year as revenue saw a slight dip and operating profit grew.
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NewsThe Entertainer has taken a ‘big and important step’ with hundreds of new Tesco concessions
The Entertainer has rolled out more than 850 new toy shops within Tesco as part of a new partnership to expand its retail presence in the UK and Ireland.
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AnalysisCountdown to Christmas: How many temporary staff are retailers hiring?
It’s October, and that means the Golden Quarter has kicked off. With Christmas coming fast, Retail Week looks at how many temporary staff retailers are recruiting.
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VideoVery has released a new campaign inviting families to start Christmas toy shopping early
Online retailer Very has unveiled its new campaign inviting families to start Christmas shopping for toys earlier this year.
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NewsWHSmith has revealed a new tranche of Toys R Us locations ahead of Christmas
WHSmith is set to extend its tie-up with Toys R Us into more stores in time for retail’s peak trading period.
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GalleryLego’s latest ‘hands-on play’ store in Bristol
Lego has unveiled its latest store at Cribbs shopping centre in Bristol, which it says will be a top destination for new product launches and events.
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AnalysisUnwrapping festive sales growth: 2024’s Christmas bestsellers revealed
Which categories and products will dominate spend for Christmas 2024 and how are retailers preparing to win in the golden quarter?
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NewsMiniso opens first blue store at Bluewater
Global lifestyle retailer Miniso has opened its first blue retail store at Bluewater shopping centre in Kent, showcasing a wide range of blind boxes, plushies, homewares and accessories.
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NewsMiniso posts growth driven by global store expansion
Chinese general merchandise retailer Miniso has posted growth in revenue and profit as it continues to roll out stores at home and abroad.
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NewsRevealed: The new Toys R Us locations opening in WHSmith this summer
Retail Week can exclusively unveil the first 17 locations for a new wave of Toys R Us shop-in-shops in WHSmith branches.
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OpinionWHSmith's Sean Toal: ‘We’re proud to buck trend by investing in high streets with Toys R Us partnership’
WHSmith high street managing director Sean Toal writes exclusively for Retail Week on the expansion of its Toys R Us in-store partnership and how it represents the retailer’s commitment to being the ‘hub of the high street’
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NewsWHSmith rolls out store-in-store tie-up with Toys R Us
WHSmith is to extend its partnership with Toys R Us to more branches following the success of the first wave of store-in-stores.
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NewsTycoon Ashley becomes Hornby consultant following Frasers investment
Frasers tycoon Mike Ashley is to become a consultant to Hornby following the retailer’s stakebuilding in the model railways specialist.
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GalleryMiniso opens largest UK store to be 'vibrant hub of joy'
Chinese lifestyle retailer Miniso has opened its largest UK store in the heart of Camden, showcasing its extensive range of beauty, toys, general merchandise, tech and food.
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NewsVery Group credits toys, gifts and beauty for ‘strong’ Christmas trading
The Very Group has credited the success of its toys, gifting and beauty categories for driving “strong” Christmas results as sales rise in a “challenging market”.
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NewsTesco and The Entertainer partnership rolled out to 850 stores
Tesco and The Entertainer are to extend their partnership across the grocer’s stores in the UK and Ireland from this spring.
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NewsRetail hopes rest on big Christmas weekend ahead of ‘new year’s chill’
Retailers are holding out hope for a last big weekend of trading ahead of Christmas Day, despite the economic outlook being decidedly gloomy.
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InterviewThe Works boss Gavin Peck on revamping stores to win new customers
Variety retailer The Works is on a transformational journey under chief executive Gavin Peck, revamping its store estate from jumbled, “Aladdin’s caves” into spaces focused on offering something for every member of the family.
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AnalysisWill toys be top of the list this Christmas?
Toys and games were once the kings of Christmas. Before children had their eyes on the latest iPhone or tablet, on Christmas Eve their heads hit the pillow dreaming of Mr Frosty, Stretch Armstrong or Bop It!