All articles by Ellis Hawthorne – Page 4
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InterviewQ&A: Matt Hood tells us about Co-op’s latest micro store format
The Co-op has unveiled ‘On the Go’, a new format with a new product offer in stores less than a quarter of the size of its typical locations. Following the opening of its first micro store in Solihull, Co-op Food chief executive Matt Hood speaks to Retail Week about the international inspiration behind the concept, why now is the right time to launch, and how these stores could reshape Co-op’s approach to convenience retail
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NewsToolstation appoints new managing director as Angela Rushforth retires
Toolstation has appointed a new managing director following the retirement of Angela Rushforth after 10 years with the group.
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AnalysisShould Meghan Markle be your new retail guru?
Before you dismiss the Duchess of Sussex as a retailer, her jam-selling venture offers surprising insights into scarcity marketing, celebrity commerce pitfalls, and repeat purchase economics
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NewsMango opens first Scottish teen store as youth concept expansion accelerates
Mango has opened its first dedicated youth format store in Scotland, as it plots to accelerate the expansion of its teen concept in the UK.
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NewsNaked Wines returns to cash generation despite revenue decline
Naked Wines has reported a return to positive cash flow despite revenues falling 14%.
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NewsShein hit with hefty greenwashing fine
Shein has been hit with a hefty fine by Italy’s competition authority for misleading shoppers.
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NewsJD.com partners with Ikea China to launch flagship store
JD.com has partnered with Ikea to launch a flagship home and furniture store on its platform in China.
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FeatureCustomer loyalty – what will the next three decades of evolution mean for retail?
In 1995, a little card fundamentally changed how retailers would understand their customers for decades to come.
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NewsNext buys maternity brand Seraphine and benefits from “trading disruption” at M&S
Next has aquired the maternity brand Seraphine and its IP from its administration as it posts strong second quarter sales growth.
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NewsPets at Home drops guidance as market weakens
Pets at Home has lowered its profit guidance for the full year after the pet retail market proved weaker than anticipated.
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NewsAsos chair Jørgen Lindemann set to step down
Asos has announced significant changes to its board leadership, with chair Jørgen Lindemann set to step down.
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NewsRetailers warn Reeves tax increases would raise prices
Some of Britain’s biggest retailers have warned that tax rises in the autumn Budget could trigger higher prices.
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NewsWayfair cuts UK workforce by more than half
Wayfair has slashed its UK workforce by more than half within two years as it battles a sales slump.
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InterviewFrom tea towel inventors to a SoulCycle collab, Christy is reimagining British heritage
Christy head of sales Nancy Loukota sat down with Retail Week to discuss how the brand is navigating international expansion, creating experiential retail spaces, and capturing the next generation of customers while staying true to its heritage.
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Innovation of the WeekOpenAI launches ChatGPT agent that can order online groceries
Innovation of the Week is a series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team. Every week, we bring you new ideas and case studies across consumer, technology, sustainability, economy, policy and industry.
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NewsSunny weather drives UK retail sales to fourth consecutive monthly rise
UK retail sales are estimated to have risen 1.2% in April, marking the fourth straight month of growth and reaching their highest level since July 2021.
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GalleryIn pictures: Ikea opens first compact retail park store in former Homebase
Ikea has opened the first of three new smaller-style stores in Harlow, Essex.
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AnalysisBack to basics: how premium homeware retailer Oka is rebuilding after a crisis
Oka chief executive Mark Saunders and chief customer officer Aalish Yorke-Long speak to Retail Week about digital replatforming, store expansion plans and when to stick to your knitting.
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NewsB&Q launches UK-first marketplace click-and-collect service
B&Q is to offer shoppers click-and-collect service for its third-party online marketplace, allowing shoppers to pick up their orders from as early as the following day, Retail Week can reveal
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NewsBurberry sees ‘uptick in brand desirability’ but says turnaround is still in early stages
Burberry has seen sales improve and reports more people are coveting the brand, but says it’s still in the early stages of its transformation.