All Retail Week UAT articles in February 2025 – Page 8
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NewsBoots’ new report reveals the trends set to shape the beauty industry in 2025
Boots has released its fifth annual trends report revealing the top trends set to shape the beauty industry this year.
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership reaches apprenticeship milestone as Amazon takes on 1,000 new roles
John Lewis Partnership has announced it has enrolled over 5,000 apprentices since 2017, while Amazon is taking on 1,000 new apprentices in the UK in 2025.
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NewsM&S boss: Government should ‘lighten the burden the Budget loaded on retail’
Marks & Spencer chief executive Stuart Machin has called on the government to take “immediate action” and “lighten the burden that the Budget loaded on to the retail sector” if it wants to invest in retail’s future.
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NewsRetailers are considering setting up US subsidiaries to counter Trump tariffs
British retailers are exploring ways to fight President Trump’s tariffs, including ceasing exports or looking at setting up US subsidiaries.
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Opinion‘The vibecession is lingering but things should be more positive heading into summer’
The retail landscape is likely to remain challenging but it’s also ripe with opportunities for those willing to pivot towards growth, believes PwC’s Lisa Hooker
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NewsOnline spending grew in January as customers took advantage of deals
Online spending grew in January as retailers continued to keep prices low, according to data from Adobe Analytics.
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NewsShein is set to slash target London IPO valuation
Shein is reportedly set to slash the target valuation for its highly-anticipated flotation on the London Stock Exchange.
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NewsPaul Smith has named an ex-Fortnum & Mason boss as new non-exec
British fashion and lifestyle retailer Paul Smith has named a former Fortnum & Mason chief executive as a non-executive director.
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NewsNet-a-Porter boss to join top team at John Lewis
The managing director of Net-a-Porter has been appointed to a senior role at department store business John Lewis, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsHeavy retail promotions drives ‘welcome’ January footfall boost
UK footfall rose in January following a dissapointing festive season, as cash concious shoppers descended on UK retail destinations in the hunt for bargains.
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NewsAmazon retail sales beat analyst expectations as AI push continues
Executives told analysts that Amazon would up capital expenditure by 20%, with the majority dedicated to artificial intelligence infrastructure.
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AnalysisTracking the January Sales and whether retail prices are decreasing
The January sales now occupy a weird position in the British retail calendar.
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NewsThe decline of discounted beauty gift packs
Shoppers waiting for January bargains in beauty gift sets are going to have to work harder than they used to.
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Opinion‘Rollback’s returned, Whitfield’s on board – and the fightback’s on at Asda’
The reintroduction of Rollback signals that Asda is serious on price once again, while Jo Whitfield’s return brings a valuable combination of experience as the grocer focuses on the best of its heritage while building new businesses such as convenience, believes George MacDonald
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NewsFormer Boohoo boss to take reins at Marks & Spencer clothing arm
Former Boohoo chief executive John Lyttle is to join Marks & Spencer to lead its clothing and home division.
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NewsThe Edit LDN founder has joined Topshop as new global marketing director
The founder of The Edit LDN has joined Topshop and Topman in a new senior marketing role.
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NewsHair care brand Rehab has launched in Selfridges as it aims for international expansion
Hair care brand Rehab, has made its debut in-store and online at Selfridges, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsAsda appoints Jo Whitfield to non-executive board
Asda has appointed former Co-Op food boss Jo Whitfield to its non-executive board, with a particular focus on growing the retailer’s Express convenience business.
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NewsM&S food boss: “we’re still suffering from an unfinished Brexit”
The boss of M&S food has taken a swipe at “ridiculous” Brexit bureaucracy and expressed his support of the Prime Minister in creating closer ties to the EU.
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NewsAsda’s sales slump must be turned around to avoid credit derating, warns Moody’s
Asda’s chairman Allan Leighton needs to resolve the chain’s operational challenges in the months ahead to prevent further downgrades to its credit rating, according to Moody’s.