All Retail Week UAT articles in January 2024 – Page 11
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DataRanking: Christmas trading 2023 league table
Find out how retailers fared during the critical 2023/24 Christmas trading period with our league table benchmarking sales performance across the industry.
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NewsChristmas shopping boosts December footfall
Retail footfall across all UK destinations increased in December as shoppers flocked to stores ahead of Christmas.
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NewsCo-op appoints former Ocado Solutions boss to board
C-store specialist the Co-op has further bolstered its board with the appointment of former Ocado Solutions boss Luke Jensen.
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NewsMamas & Papas on track for record year
Mamas & Papas is on course for a record financial year after a bumper Black Friday provided a golden quarter sales boost.
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NewsSuperdrug cuts up to 50% off its own-brand prices
Superdrug has announced up to 50% price cuts across a range of everyday items, from healthcare products to cosmetics, as it looks ”to make everyday more affordable for shoppers.”
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NewsSupermarkets enjoy busiest Christmas since 2019
UK supermarkets experienced their busiest Christmas trading period since 2019, as a record £13.7bn of sales went through the tills.
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NewsOutlet Shopping at the O2 posts ‘record-breaking’ year
Outlet Shopping and the Entertainment District at the O2 has posted a “record-breaking” year of trade in 2023 after welcoming 8.9 million visitors to the destination.
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NewsAldi cuts food waste by almost 60%
Aldi has cut its food waste by 57% and has set a new 2030 target after reaching its goal eight years early.
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AnalysisFive tech trends that will shape retail strategy in 2024
Which technology trends should retailers be considering in the new year and why is it worth investing time and money in them? We asked a panel of industry experts to talk us through the frontrunners
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NewsThe Body Shop achieves 100% vegan certification
The Body Shop has become the first global beauty brand with 100% vegan product formulations certified by The Vegan Society.
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NewsAsda poaches first ever chief digital officer from Morrisons
Supermarket giant Asda has hired its first chief digital officer Matt Kelleher from rival Morrisons.
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NewsRetail pop-up specialist Sook ceases trading
Retail pop-up specialist Sook has closed all its stores after failing to find sufficient funding.
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NewsVinted, eBay and Etsy sellers face new tax rules
Sellers on platforms including Vinted, eBay and Etsy now face new tax rules set by HMRC in a bid to crack down on tax evasion.
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NewsCotswold Company sales climb as consumers reject 'throwaway furniture'
The Cotswold Company grew orders 13% over the golden quarter as shoppers refreshed their homes for guests at Christmas.
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NewsIn The Style chief executive Adam Frisby steps down
In The Style founder and chief executive Adam Frisby has announced he is stepping down from his role after 10 years at the helm.
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NewsMorrisons invests £15m in January price cuts
Morrisons has invested £15m into cutting the prices of over 200 popular products to help customers “through the January squeeze”.
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NewsEntertainer CEO and Mary Portas top retail names in new year honours
Entertainer CEO and former John Lewis director Andrew Murphy and retail expert Mary Portas are among the industry names recognised in the new year honours list.
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NewsLidl reports record-breaking Christmas
Lidl has reported a record-breaking Christmas trading period, as sales of its Deluxe own-brand products flew off the shelves.
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NewsAldi to slash prices further after ‘best ever’ Christmas sales
Aldi has vowed to slash prices further in 2024, after reporting a record Christmas trading period.
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NewsShop price inflation remains flat as food prices fall
Shop price inflation remained steady in December as food inflation fell for the eighth consecutive month, dropping to its lowest since June 2022.