All Retail Week UAT articles in February 2025 – Page 4
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NewsNew Look is exiting Republic of Ireland with hundreds of jobs axed
Fashion giant New Look is reported to be exiting the Republic of Ireland with hundreds of jobs being axed as a result.
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NewsM&S pilots paper chocolate wrapping as part of net-zero drive
Marks & Spencer is trying out paper wrapping for chocolate for the first time as it seeks to build a sustainable business.
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NewsAmazon is adding Adidas to its Buy with Prime service
Amazon has expanded its Buy with Prime service, a direct-to-consumer facility offering to include Adidas this year.
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NewsFashion retailer Quiz calls in administrators
Clothing group Quiz has brought administrators on board, likely leading to job losses and store closures.
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NewsConsumer confidence hits ‘new low’ as energy bills rise looms
Consumer sentiment has stepped back this month, when confidence in the state of the economy fell.
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Opinion‘When it comes to Gen Z, businesses need to work with, not against, the zeitgeist’
The constant drip-feeding of exasperation-loaded Gen Z column inches detract businesses from keeping pace, argues Retail Week editor-in-chief Charlotte Hardie
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NewsDolce & Gabbana has opened a ‘world first’ beauty and accessories store
Luxury brand Dolce & Gabbana has opened a “first-of-its-kind” store combining beauty and accessories in London.
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NewsThe Very Group has delivered an ‘improved performance’ as profit grows
The Very Group has recorded an “improved performance” as it saw profits rise but its revenue slipped.
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AnalysisCharging ahead: How BP is changing the face of forecourts
As BP opens its first retail site in Europe where it’s replaced fuel pumps with electric vehicle (EV) chargers, Retail Week visits its Hammersmith forecourt to find out more about the offering and how this will drive future rollouts.
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NewsClub L London’s sales have surged as it targets global expansion
Fashion retailer Club L London has seen its turnover rocket in its most recent financial year as it targets international expansion in 2025.
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NewsCurrys and Deloitte have teamed up to encourage tech recycling
Currys has collaborated with Deloitte on the firm’s new ‘recycle for good’ campaign to encourage its 25,000 UK staff to recycle old tech at Currys stores.
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NewsAsda reveals latest gender pay gap data
Food group Asda has published its latest data on gender pay differences at the business.
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NewsRetailers face tougher rules to close ‘lethal loopholes’ in online knife sales
Online retailers selling knives are expected to be made to carry out more rigorous checks on those who buy them in a bid to close “lethal loopholes” and crackdown on knife crime.
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FeatureShow me the money – what incentives make staff act like they own the company?
What sort of schemes are operating, and which might be most effective? And will such schemes change as basic pay – powered by rising minimum wage costs – rises and the overall cost of employing people goes up?
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NewsMorrisons adds ‘bonus layer’ to membership scheme
Supermarket Morrisons is adding a new tier to its membership offering, launching More Card Stamps loyalty promotions.
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InterviewQ&A: Abercrombie & Fitch MD talks Oxford Street, being cool and global growth
During a tour of Abercrombie & Fitch’s newest store on Oxford Street, managing director of EMEA Scott Clarke-Bryan talks to Retail Week about the brand’s ongoing expansion, the significance of its new location, what it means to be ‘cool again’ and how it remains ahead of the competition
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NewsCo-op turns to Morrisons for key Nisa wholesale appointment
The Co-op’s Nisa business has drafted in a convenience boss from Morrisons for a key role in its wholesale operation.
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NewsGymshark is opening its debut US flagship store
Sportswear giant Gymshark has revealed plans to open its debut flagship store in the US.
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GalleryTurkish retailer Ebebek has opened 'the UK’s largest baby and parent store'
Turkish baby and parenting retailer Ebebek has opened its largest UK flagship store in Greenwich.
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NewsThe Perfume Shop has recorded strong Valentine’s sales
The Perfume Shop has reported higher sales in the lead-up to Valentine’s Day as consumers flocked to the stores to buy gifts.