All articles by Ellis Hawthorne – Page 26
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AnalysisDunelm x Pets at Home: Retail collaborations dreamed up by ChatGPT
There’s been a bit of a collaboration drought of late, so we asked ChatGPT to come up with some new retail partnerships and ran the responses through AI image generator Midjourney to see what they might look like.
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NewsDobbies names David Robinson as new CEO
Dobbies Garden Centres has appointed David Robinson as its new chief executive.
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InterviewLick CEO Lucas London on giving DIY retail a lockdown makeover
Lick chief executive Lucas London didn’t much like what other home decor brands had done with the place. Digitally ineffectual, environmentally iffy and often unhelpful to any non-DIY savvy shoppers – it’s not hard to see why the entrepreneur thought the sector needed a makeover.
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NewsLick to launch online with B&Q
Lick Home’s paint range is now available to shop online from B&Q’s site diy.com, alongside a raft of new home decorating assistance for shoppers.
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NewsDunelm ups profit guidance as shoppers seek affordable home improvements
Dunelm has upped its profit guidance as sales climb and shoppers search out affordable treats and improvements for their homes.
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NewsAsda co-owner told responses to parliament ‘detrimental’ to brand
Asda co-owner Mohsin Issa was told his answers were damaging to the brand during a parliamentary hearing over the retailer’s fuel pricing and employment practices.
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NewsOxford Street units offered to small businesses rent-free
Small businesses are to be offered rent-free units on London’s most famous shopping street in an attempt to squeeze out candy and vape stores.
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NewsExclusive: Primark’s Barbie collection bags ‘incredible’ sales
Primark’s Barbie product collection, launched in partnership with Barbie: The Movie, has recorded standout sales in its first week.
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AnalysisBarbie-mania: How much is the hype going to be worth to retail?
Will the hype translate into retail sales? How long will it last? And what’s the next zeitgeist picture you should have on your radar?
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NewsExclusive: Selfridges to host ‘immersive joyride’ for Barbie movie
Selfridges London is to “turn pink” in honour of the upcoming release of Barbie: The Movie.
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NewsBlueprint to ‘save the future of retail’ launched
An initiative to prevent shop closures and improve job quality in the retail sector is being launched by the union Usdaw.
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NewsShoe Zone ups profit guidance as demand climbs
Shoe Zone has increased its profit guidance by almost a third as demand for value soars during the cost-of-living crisis.
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NewsJollyes aims to be ‘one of the best employers in retail’
Jollyes has set its sights on being “one of the best employers in retail” after launching a suite of new benefits for its staff.
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NewsEnd Clothing chief finance officer moves to ScS
ScS has named Mark Fleetwood as its new chief financial officer, who will take up the role from outgoing CFO Chris Muir later this year.
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AnalysisExclusive survey: 75% of consumers believe supermarkets profiteering
Despite the protestations of the big supermarkets about falling profits and investment in price, our new consumer survey shows that shoppers feel grocers are profiteering during this ongoing period of high inflation
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NewsExclusive pictures: How Oxford Street will look after a £100m facelift
Oxford Street’s facelift is set to deliver better pedestrian access and a greener shopping environment, with shovels set to hit the ground on the project by autumn next year, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsH&M beats profit forecast in good start to summer
H&M has reported stronger-than-expected profits and said its third-quarter sales were off to a good start.
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NewsMoonpig sales climb but profits fall
Moonpig has posted a fall in full-year profits despite an increase in revenue.
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NewsB&M boosts first-quarter sales as shoppers seek value
B&M has grown revenue by 13.5% in the 13 weeks to 24 June, 2023, as shoppers search out value during the cost-of-living crisis.
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NewsAngered Boohoo accuses Revolution Beauty of hiding free share award terms
Boohoo has accused Revolution Beauty of a “lack of transparency” for hiding the terms of its free share awards in its annual report and has set out a list of demands for the beauty brand’s management team.