All Retail Week UAT articles in February 2025 – Page 5
-
NewsLidl is launching on TikTok Shop in ‘supermarket first’
Discount giant Lidl is launching a range of exclusive high-protein products in a move that will see it become the “first-ever supermarket” to sell via TikTok Shop.
-
AnalysisSt David’s Square: What to expect from the £17m investment in Cardiff’s retail destination
Institutional landlord Landsec has received approval for a £17m investment in a new pedestrianised city square in Cardiff.
-
NewsLandsec to transform a former Debenhams into a city square
Institutional landlord Landsec has received planning permission from Cardiff City Council to develop a former Debenhams into a city square, Retail Week can reveal.
-
NewsMarks & Spencer launches first men’s underwear campaign in a decade
Marks & Spencer has unveiled its first men’s underwear marketing push in 10 years, as part of what is also its first-ever campaign in the underwear category across women’s and men’s product.
-
NewsUK wage growth still outpacing inflation
Average wages grew by 2.5% in real terms between October and December 2024 versus the same period in 2023.
-
NewsShein exec says 'growth remains strong' amid tariff worries
Donald Tang, executive chairman at the retailer, was reassuring investors in a letter seen by Reuters.
-
Opinion‘Shiny object syndrome risks killing AI’s true value’
The retailers with AI strategies that are purpose-driven will stand out, says Dunnhumby’s Sandra Stanley
-
Retail VoiceHow leveraging AI can help make next Christmas a cracker
As the retail sector continues to recover from a challenging Christmas period, Wipro’s Prabhu Ramaiah examines how intelligent technology can play a key role in navigating a complex market
-
NewsSelfridges has broadened its membership programme
Luxury department store Selfridges has unveiled a new feature of its membership programme.
-
NewsCo-op rolls out membership prices to Deliveroo customers
Co-op has rolled out member pricing to customers on Deliveroo, providing another boost as it looks to sign up 8 million members by 2030.
-
AnalysisWhat’s next for Shein as regulatory scrutiny and Trump tariffs threaten London float?
Caught between the rock of Trump’s protectionist tariffs in the US and the hard place of an EU crackdown on a “tsunami” of cheap goods, is Shein’s short-lived era of dominance over?
-
NewsTopps Tiles’ CTD acquisition has triggered CMA concerns
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has identified competition issues with Topps Tiles acquisition of CTD Tiles.
-
NewsTHG’s creative agency has appointed a new senior vice president
THG Studios, the creative agency part of THG Ingenuity, has appointed a new senior vice president to “spearhead growth”.
-
Innovation of the WeekM&S trials autonomous farming to reduce emissions and improve quality
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.
-
NewsJohn Lewis teams up with Rough Trade for vinyl records launch
John Lewis has partnered with record store Rough Trade to stock and sell vinyl records across its department stores and online.
-
NewsM&S makes senior hires for international business reset
Marks & Spencer has made three senior appointments at its international division as it aims to put the overseas business on a growth trajectory, Retail Week can reveal.
-
NewsWest End lost £640m last year due to no tax-free shopping – report
London’s prime central shopping district had muted growth of just 0.25% year on year in the key shopping months of November and December.
-
DataCashless kids: why young shoppers with digital pocket money are retail's next customer base
One of the sleeper trends of the last decade has been the digitisation of pocket money as parents use prepaid cards to manage their kids’ spending power.
-
NewsJigsaw’s chief executive has resigned after 15 months in the role
The chief executive of Jigsaw has resigned from his role after 15 months at the helm.
-
NewsShein ponders pushing back IPO date after Trump tariff changes
Online fashion giant Shein is considering a delay to an IPO in London in the aftermath of changes to US tariff rules unveiled by President Trump.