All Retail Week UAT articles in July 2024 – Page 6
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NewsGMB has accused Amazon of ‘anti-union activities’ as vote hangs in the balance
The GMB union has accused retail giant Amazon of holding anti-union seminars and recruiting staff to dilute the vote share ahead of the recognition ballot in Coventry that closed on Saturday
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GalleryPangaia has made its bricks-and-mortar debut in the UK
Premium apparel retailer Pangaia has made its UK bricks-and-mortar debut with the opening of a new store on London’s Carnaby Street.
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AnalysisWho is the new Burberry boss and can he turn around Britain’s most famous luxury label?
As the page turns to a new chapter for Burberry following the departure of boss Jonathan Akeroyd and yet another profit warning, Retail Week takes a look at his successor, Joshua Schulman, and what to expect from him.
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DataKantar data: Grocers win even as England falls at the final Euros hurdle
Retail Week looks at the latest Kantar grocery market share data for July and what it means for the sector, in a period where alcohol and crisps came home, even if football didn’t in the end.
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NewsSosandar has unveiled its first UK store locations after posting ‘robust’ results
Online fashion retailer Sosandar has revealed where it will open its first bricks-and-mortar shops as it shifts to a multichannel model.
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NewsB&M has posted a quarterly sales rise but its UK like-for-likes fall
Value general merchandise and food group B&M has reported a rise in sales, although like-for-likes fell at the core UK business.
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NewsOcado claims its ‘online shift’ has resumed as its performance improves
Tech and online grocery giant Ocado has reported “good progress” in its interim results and increased earnings guidance.
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Retail VoiceUncovering five characteristics of high-performing retail CEOs
From being accountable and prioritising support to communicating efficiently and frequently, Spencer Stuart’s Sally Elliot and Susan Hart reveal five personality traits the best bosses across the sector share
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NewsGreggs has revealed its plans for a new distribution centre to support its ‘ambitious expansion’
Food-on-the-go specialist Greggs has revealed plans for a new national distribution centre to support further growth.
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InterviewQ&A: Mercato Metropolitano MD on becoming a new high street anchor
On the day that Mercato Metropolitano opened its long-awaited fourth London store in Ilford, managing director Luke Jenkins sat down with Retail Week to discuss the long road to opening, the future of the market hall format and taking Mercato outside of London.
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NewsTala has raised £5m in investment as it eyes international expansion
Activewear brand Tala has secured a new round of funding as it looks to expand into international markets as the demand for athleisurewear continues to grow.
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NewsScS has stopped selling carpets
ScS has wound down the sale of flooring and carpets since it was bought by an Italian furniture retailer, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsPrimark has named former Tesco and Whitbread exec as new COO
Primark has poached an executive from Premier Inn owner Whitbread for its new chief operating officer.
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NewsExclusive: Frasers Group mulls Yoox Net-a-Porter bid
Mike Ashley’s retail empire Frasers Group is mulling a potential takeover bid of Yoox Net-a-Porter from Swiss luxury group Richemont, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsSephora expands deeper into the UK with sixth store opening
French cosmetics giant Sephora is expanding deeper into the UK as it announced its sixth store due to open this winter.
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NewsBurberry has replaced its chief executive after warning on profits
Embattled luxury retailer Burberry has ousted its chief executive Jonathan Akeroyd after warning on profits.
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Innovation of the WeekCo-op commits to closing socioeconomic pay gap
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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InterviewBen Francis: The entrepreneur behind Gymshark’s peak fitness
Gymshark has come a long way since Ben Francis started the business from his parents’ garage more than a decade ago. As it opens its second store, the founder tells Retail Week why community and culture will lift the retailer to the next weight class
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NewsNew research reveals cyber and data risks are top of retailers’ concerns
Cyber and data risks are what retailers are most concerned about in the next 12 months, according to new research by Barclays Corporate Banking and Retail Economics.
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NewsJewellery specialist 7879’s sales soar as it introduces 'transformational' technology
Specialist jewellery retailer 7879 has reported a surge in revenues for the full year as well as the launch of new technology set to “transform the platinum jewellery market”.