All Retail Week UAT articles in April 2025 – Page 2
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NewsVinted delivers leap in sales and profit as it launches in new markets
Second-hand marketplace Vinted has recorded a large increase in sales and profit as it continues to expand into new categories and markets.
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NewsEmployment Rights Bill ‘will make it harder to keep and create jobs’
Labour’s Employment Rights Bill will lead to job losses and price increases, according to a new poll of 31 retailers.
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NewsFood inflation rises in April as labour costs rise
Recent figures suggest that food price inflation is slowly creeping back up, according to the BRC-Nielsen shop price index.
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NewsChatGPT launches new search function to ‘improve shopping experience’
ChatGPT has today rolled out a new functionality in its search feature which allows customers to search for, compare prices and buy products.
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DataThe British fashion brands gaining popularity in the US
President Donald Trump’s tariffs have put the spotlight on British retailers with popularity in the US
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NewsJigsaw names new MD among raft of senior hires
Fashion retailer Jigsaw has announced the appointment of a new managing director among a number of other senior hires within its top team.
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NewsOner Active sees ‘exceptional’ growth as sales nearly double
Women’s sportswear brand Oner Active has reported “exceptional” year-on-year growth as sales nearly double.
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NewsAmazon names latest four UK companies for sustainability incubator
The 2025 Amazon Sustainability Accelerator has selected four new companies from the UK to participate in their 10-week programme to help increase sales and business skills.
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NewsMarks & Spencer stands down warehouse agency staff as it battles cyber attack
Marks & Spencer has told agency workers at its main distribution centre to stay at home as it faces the ongoing fall-out from a cyber attack.
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NewsAsda trials new George concept store
Grocery giant Asda has unveiled plans to trial a new George standalone concept store to potentially replace its Asda Living fascia.
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NewsPrimark launches new brand campaign to emphasise value of its ‘quality’ basics
Primark has unveiled its latest value campaign in a bid to change the perception of “value” and its association in terms of price and quality
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NewsAsda co-owner Mohsin Issa steps down as CEO at EG Group
Mohsin Issa has stepped down from his role as CEO of petrol station chain EG Group.
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NewsPoundland receives new takeover bid from Lakeland owner
Value giant Poundland has received two new takeover offers, according to reports.
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Retail VoiceThree steps to unified commerce success
When it comes to consumer preferences, it’s clear shoppers enjoy and expect a unified experience, Shopify’s Deann Evans examines why commerce needs to be more than just the store for success
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Innovation of the WeekHolland & Barrett partners with logistics company for sustainable stock replenishment
Innovation of the Week is a series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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Opinion‘Can a new entrant controlled by a global giant disrupt UK grocery?’
The soft launch of Joybuy represents a play by Chinese powerhouse JD.com to snap up share of the food retail market, but established grocers won’t be quaking in their boots just yet, says George MacDonald
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AnalysisWhile a win for retail, could Reeves’ ‘de minimis’ review lead to consumer backlash?
While the chancellor’s promise to review the UK’s de minimis rules was welcomed by retailers, could it be a double-edged sword for consumers?
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GalleryInside the first ever Fanatics Collectibles global flagship store
Sportswear giant Fanatics has unveiled its debut global flagship store for its Collectibles brand on London’s Regent Street.
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NewsM&S suspends online orders as cyberattack continues to take toll
Marks & Spencer has suspended customer orders through its websites and apps as it battles to address a cyberattack.
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NewsHundreds of jobs potentially at risk at The Original Factory Shop
Owner Modella Capital is aiming to renegotiate rents at almost half of the company’s stores, according to a Sky News report.