All Retail Week UAT articles in August 2023 – Page 7
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NewsMajestic Wine partners with Uber Eats
Majestic Wine has announced a partnership with Uber Eats as it accelerates its on-demand delivery ambitions.
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NewsMarks Electrical hails strong sales ahead of AGM
Marks Electrical hailed strong sales growth in the first four months of the year “driven by excellent customer service” ahead of its AGM today.
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NewsWatches of Switzerland sales dip
Watches of Switzerland has reported a fall in total sales but said performance remains “in line with our guidance and expectations” in the first quarter ending July 2023.
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AnalysisWho’s shopping at Shein and which rivals stand to lose out to its success?
We asked CACI to analyse Shein’s performance to understand who’s shopping there, how often they spend, and how this stacks up against retailers with similar customer profiles like Asos, Boohoo and Very.
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Opinion‘John Lewis’ ambition to marry humans and AI is the retail holy grail’
John Lewis Partnership has become the latest retailer to focus on the potential of AI following a new tie-up with Google.
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InterviewQ&A: Lounge CEO Dan Marsden on rewriting the stereotypes of lingerie shopping
As Lounge gets ready to open its first ever permanent retail store in London’s Westfield, White City, boss Dan Marsden spoke to Retail Week about the power of social media, standing out from the crowd and the lack of competition within the underwear sector
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NewsWilko stops home deliveries for online orders
Wilko has pressed pause on home deliveries for orders on its website as it is in the midst of talks for a potential rescue deal.
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NewsUnder Armour sales slip against ‘challenging consumer environment’
In a trading update for the first quarter ending in June, Under Armour reported total sales of $1.3bn (£1.02bn), down 2% from the same period last year, and 1% in currency-neutral terms. Operating income was $21m (£16.5m) and net income was $9m (£7m).
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NewsPolice dispersal order in place on Oxford Street amid TikTok crime-spree fears
Oxford Street, one of the country’s main shopping destinations, is subject to a dispersal order and police have stepped up their presence following concern over a potential ‘mass shoplifting’ event publicised on social media site TikTok.
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NewsSchuh launches rental collection with Hirestreet
Footwear retailer Schuh has announced a new partnership with rental marketplace Hirestreet following a “record summer for occasionwear rental”.
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NewsJohn Lewis signs deal with Google to boost AI efforts
The John Lewis Partnership has signed a £100m agreement with Google as it plans to cut data storage costs and boost its artificial intelligence efforts.
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NewsIceland unveils new round of price cuts
Frozen food specialist Iceland has cut the price on 200 of its “most popular products” as part of the launch of its money-saving initiatives to “help parents who are feeling the pinch during the school summer holidays”.
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AnalysisSchool uniform prices: how competitive is the rest of retail compared to the supermarkets?
School uniform is a key battleground in the back-to-school price war, and the cost-of-living crisis threatens to make the competition even fiercer. As the end of summer approaches, Retail Week explores how competitive supermarket uniform prices are in comparison to the rest of retail
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GalleryInside Shein’s 'vibrant' latest pop-up in Barcelona
Fast-fashion retailer Shein has opened the doors to its latest pop-up in the Triangle shopping centre in Plaça Catalunya, Barcelona.
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NewsMatchesfashion unveils partnership with Sellier
Matchesfashion has partnered with luxury resale platform Sellier in a bid to boost its luxury pre-loved offering of “the most coveted accessories on the market”.
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AnalysisFlexible working is creating opportunities for M&S store leadership teams
As Marks & Spencer embarks on a round of high-profile store openings, its flexible work approach is creating opportunities for people to progress in their careers while balancing that with other commitments.
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NewsJD Sports takes full ownership of Poland’s MIG
JD Sports has entered “a conditional agreement to acquire the outstanding 40% minority stake” of Marketing Investment Group (MIG) making it the 100% sole owner of the Poland-based footwear and clothing company.
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NewsAlibaba expands into Europe with commerce network partnership
Alibaba’s Spanish marketplace Miravia has partnered with ecommerce network for global retailers and brands CommerceHub to power its European expansion.
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NewsFormer PrettyLittleThing boss acquires stake in Boohoo
PrettyLittleThing co-founder and former chief executive Umar Kamani has made a “significant investment” in online fashion giant Boohoo, which was originally established by his father Mahmud Kamani and Carol Kane.
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NewsTikTok Shop launches same-day fulfilment in the UK
TikTok Shop has launched Fulfilled by TikTok (FBT), a new logistics program designed to make it easier for merchants to sell on the platform in the UK.