All Retail Week UAT articles in February 2025 – Page 2
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InterviewInterview: B&Q chief executive Graham Bell on playing the hand you’re dealt
In an industry where many are struggling to see past the first quarter, B&Q boss Graham Bell is architecting a 10-year vision of its future.
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NewsAsos names new UK managing director in top team shake-up
Fashion giant Asos has made several changes to its senior team to “further align its structure with its strategy” as it continues to drive growth.
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AnalysisHow British Land plans to create a ‘fantastic location’ for central London retail
Retail Week speaks to Kate Lea, head of shopping centre leasing at British Land, to find out how the landlord is expanding its central London offering and how it aims to appeal to all types of customers
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Opinion‘The future of struggling Poundland is likely to be revealed next week’
In the current trading environment, value specialist Poundland should be flying. It’s not.
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NewsPrimark confirms click-and-collect rollout across all stores
Eighteen stores are launching the service immediately.
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NewsTala is set to open its first-ever store
Activewear and athleisure brand Tala is set to make its bricks-and-mortar debut this year with its first permanent store opening.
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NewsBritish Land brings raft of fashion retailers to prime location
Landlord British Land has made leasing deals with a raft of fashion retailers at one of its prime locations.
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NewsLandlord Hammerson hails ‘transformative’ year as new stores drive sales
Hammerson, which owns shopping centres including Brent Cross, Bullring & Grand Central and The Oracle among others, has said it is a “repositioned business” going into 2025 following a “transformative and successful” year.
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NewsSports Direct launches new membership programme in latest loyalty push
Exclusive: Sports Direct has launched a new benefit-based membership programme in a bid to boost customer loyalty, Retail Week can reveal.
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InterviewQ&A: Frasers Group chief customer officer talks Sports Direct membership, building loyalty and unlocking success
Frasers Group chief customer officer David Clark talks exclusively to Retail Week about the retailer’s new Sports Direct Membership, the importance of building customer loyalty, elevating the omnichannel shopping experience and plans to roll the programme out across Flannels and Frasers in future.
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AnalysisNew BRC manifesto outlines how retail can drive economic growth
The retail sector has been battling rising crime, Budget policies, shop closures and higher costs.
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NewsPart-time retail jobs ‘at risk’ due to the impact from the Budget
Around one in 10 part-time jobs could be at risk due to the impact of the Budget and upcoming regulatory changes, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) warned.
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NewsGo Outdoors becomes latest retailer to give staff body cameras
Specialist retailer Go Outdoors has been giving staff body-worn cameras as part of a trial to “deter theft” and “keep colleagues safe”.
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NewsFormer Farfetch executives accused of ‘serious mismanagement’ in High Court case
A number of former Farfetch executives are reportedly caught up in a High Court dispute.
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NewsCo-op, M&S, B&M among top retailers for female representation on boards
Women occupied 43% of roles on major company boards in 2024, according to a government-backed report.
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NewsGymshark bolsters top team with new chief commercial officer
Gymshark has announced the appointment of a new chief commercial officer as it ramps up its US expansion strategy.
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Opinion‘Keeping it real is essential when venturing into social commerce such as TikTok Shop’
Lidl has become the first grocer to sell through TikTok Shop. Its approach is a good example of how retailers can best use the platform, says Kantar’s senior client director Daniel Fanshawe
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NewsVictorian Plumbing sees rise in revenue after growth initiatives
The increase, for the first 21 weeks of FY25, comes after the opening of a semi-automated distribution centre in December 2024.
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NewsRiver Island has appointed a new trading managing director
Suzy Slavid, who was previously a merchandise manager at the brand, rejoins following the news that former CEO Ben Lewis has retaken the reigns at the fashion brand.
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NewsBill making assaulting a shopworker an offence enters parliament
The Crime and Policing Bill, which will also introduce harsher penalties for shoplifting of items under £200, will be put before parliament on Tuesday.