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NewsCosts and supply chain disruption drive rise in UK retail sourcing from high-risk labour countries
Energy costs, inflation and supply chain disruption are changing how British retailers source their goods. The shift has come with an increase in procurement from countries with high risks to human and labour rights, according to research by sustainability rating agency EcoVadis and verified with official trade data.
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Chart of the WeekHigh-income households are the most likely to shop secondhand
Over half of households earning over £80,000 have used Vinted, compared with 34% of those earning under £20,000.
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AnalysisPrimark web traffic spike highlights home delivery opportunity
As Primark prepares to launch home delivery, we take a look at what impact its click-and-collect service has had on the retailer’s web traffic and in-store performance
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AnalysisCan my chatbot speak to the manager? How AI has changed customer complaints
Brits love to moan, it serves as a social lubricant, a shared bonding ritual, some may say even a cultural rite of passage. But airing a grievance to your spouse about a delayed delivery didn’t always amount to a formal complaint – then we got hold of AI
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DataRanking: How UK grocers are performing in AI-powered searches
As more consumers turn to AI for recommendations, some shoppers are treating these models as the new search engines.
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NewsShop price inflation reaches highest level in two years
Shop price inflation increased to a two-year high in August as summer promotions came to an end, while higher energy and commodity costs fed into prices.
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Chart of the WeekCharts: Primark cuts gap with Shein on prices
While Shein has lost its advantage in the US as a result of the de minimis loophole being closed, price competition in the UK market remains fierce without government intervention.
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NewsUK retail sales softened in August after strong July
British retail sales softened in August, having experienced their strongest performance in six months in July, according to the latest data from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).
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NewsSheffield’s Meadowhall sees footfall and sales uplift after introducing AI style suite
The Meadowhall shopping centre in Sheffield has seen an uplift in both sales and footfall in the two months since it launched its AI style suite, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsSpending power falls further for low income households in July
The UK’s lowest-earning households were the only group to see spending power fall, according to the Asda Income Tracker.
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Chart of the WeekBritish brands’ search for pop-up space abroad grows, Paris leads three to one
When it comes to pop-up space, British brands are increasingly looking beyond the UK. Above all to Paris, the premier showcase for luxury fashion.
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DataGovernment likely undercounting number of vape shops. That’s a problem
Prime minister Andy Burnham wants to crack down on vape shops to save the high street. First he’ll have to define what a vape shop is.
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AnalysisWhy Wickes is now one of the UK’s top ecommerce retailers
Retail Week recently published The UK’s Top 10 Ecommerce Retailers report, turning a spotlight on the country’s digital trailblazers to discover how they’re leveraging data to power performance. Featured among them was Wickes.
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Chart of the WeekHow late-night shopping on Oxford Street compares to other destinations
Many flagships in London’s capital stay open until 9pm. We look at some of the cities that go even later.
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DataHow do Lefties’ prices compare with its UK rivals?
Lefties sits within a tight group at the lower end of the market, with a median dress price of £18, just £2 more than Primark and £0.50 less than Shein.
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InterviewQ&A: Adyen global VP of retail discusses the increasing need for flexibility in payments
Adyen’s global vice president of retail, Holly Worst, discusses the evolution of payments, the pain points for shoppers, agentic commerce, and fraudulent transactions.
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NewsRisk to UK food systems increased over the last year, finds IGD
The risk to the UK food system has increased over the past 12 months, according to research by IGD.
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Chart of the WeekRaising business rates on warehouses would hit traditional retailers harder than Amazon
Andy Burnham floated a higher business rate on warehouses to charge online giants to fund the high street support. The data shows the largest bills would fall on traditional retailers instead.
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AnalysisBritish Land pitches retail parks as omnichannel winners
One of the UK’s largest retail park owners says fresh CACI data showing a rise in in-store transactions underlines that the out-of-town format is best placed for retailers’ omnichannel operations.
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AnalysisHow much of Hugo Boss, Mulberry and Burberry does Frasers Group now own?
As its ongoing takeover battle for Hugo Boss took another turn this morning, Retail Week has the latest data behind Frasers Group’s luxury fashion shopping spree