All articles by Chloe Mills – Page 7
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FeatureRetail Week Awards 2025 – the winners
Check out the profiles of all the winners from the Retail Week Awards 2025 – and what the judges had to say.
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NewsFootasylum hails ‘best-ever’ performance amid ongoing store investment
Footasylum has reported its “best-ever” financial performance as it continues to invest in its store estate and omnichannel retail experience.
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NewsWickes profits fall despite ‘strong progress’ and growing market share
Home & DIY specialist Wickes has reported a fall in annual profits and sales despite hailing 2024 a year of “strong progress” for the business as it continued to grow market share.
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FeatureUniqlo universe: Inside Japanese fashion powerhouse Fast Retailing and its plans for the UK
Uniqlo, the retailer that’s rapidly emerging as the go-to place for timeless wardrobe staples with high street prices, is the jewel in the crown of parent company Fast Retailing
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DataTopshop left a hole in the high street – but can it be the one to fill it?
Rumour has it Topshop is making a return to the high street. And no, this isn’t mere speculation — it’s a rumour being driven by the brand itself
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NewsVinted set to open its debut luxury pre-loved pop-up
Secondhand marketplace Vinted is opening its first-ever pop in London.
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NewsJohn Lewis profits triple as it hails ‘progress’ of ongoing transformation
The John Lewis Partnership’s profits have tripled which it says is a ”significant testament” to its ongoing transformation strategy.
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NewsWHSmith bidder Modella Capital eyes restructuring of Hobbycraft
The owner of Hobbycraft, Modella Capital, is mulling a restructuring of the arts and crafts retailer, according to reports.
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NewsSchuh slashes jobs as part of business restructure
Footwear retailer Schuh has made a number of redundancies across the business as part of a restructure in a bid to cut costs, Retail Week understands.
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NewsPrimark unveils latest retail staff pay rise
The rise comes into effect from April 1 and is expected to benefit 28,000 workers.
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InterviewDebenhams boss Dan Finley: ‘I want to be to retail what Spotify is to music’
Chief executive Dan Finley talks about his plans for Debenhams to be to retail what Spotify is to music.
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NewsMatalan drafts in ex-N Brown retail boss for new exec role
Fashion and homeware retailer Matalan has announced the appointment of a new chief product, brand and commercial officer.
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NewsAbercrombie & Fitch reports strong sales as it continues to target growth
US fashion retailer Abercrombie & Fitch has reported strong sales and profits during its fourth quarter and for the full year
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NewsTopshop teases Oxford Street return with mayor of London video
Fashion retailer Topshop has posted another hint towards a return to bricks-and-mortar on London’s iconic Oxford Street.
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NewsEvening commute is 'sweet spot' for Greggs as it eyes late-night sales
Food-to-go specialist Greggs has said the evening commute is a “sweet spot” for sales as it eyes further opportunities for trading later in the day.
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AnalysisPretty little pivot: will a brand refresh be hit or miss for PLT?
As fast-fashion giant PrettyLittleThing wipes clean its past and rebrands itself as a ‘sophisticated’ and ‘elevated’ brand, Retail Week explores if it will be enough to turn things around
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NewsPrimark partners with Pinterest on new homeware collection
Value fashion giant Primark has announced the launch of its first-ever Pinterest-inspired homeware collection.
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NewsAsda scraps bonuses for thousands of employees amid sliding sales
The bonuses are usually handed out in the first three months of each year to around 10% of Asda’s employees.
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NewsWHSmith name set to vanish from UK high streets following sale
WHSmith has been trading on the high street since 1792.
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NewsClub L London snaps up fashion retailer as it continues to ramp up global growth
Occasionwear specialist Club L London has snapped up fashion retailer Lavish Alice.