All Retail Week UAT articles in July 2025 – Page 7
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NewsSosandar moderates growth expectations due to M&S cyber incident
The fashion retailer says that lower revenue through M&S and a decision to halt new store openings means they are taking a “prudent view” and cutting sales expectations for this year by £2.6m.
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GallerySoho House entrepreneur unveils upscale Corner Shop
Nick Jones, the founder of famous members’ club Soho House, is behind a new retail venture, Corner Shop, which has just made its debut in London.
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NewsRetail sales heat up as temperatures soar
The BRC-KPMG Sales Monitor, produced by the British Retail Consortium and KPMG, indicates that total retail sales in the UK have increased by 3.1% year on year in June, measured against a decline of 0.2% last year.
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NewsPolicing minister vows to put more police on streets to tackle rising retail crime
The Minister of State for Crime, Policing and Fire has said that the government wants to see more police across UK towns and high streets in a bid to tackle rising retail crime.
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InterviewQ&A: Alibaba.com director talks tariff troubles, new ventures, and AI tools
As tariffs continue to cause havoc to international trade, Alibaba.com is focusing on expanding its European growth and opening up its supply chain to more opportunities.
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NewsMango appoints former H&M boss to board
Spanish fashion giant Mango has appointed former H&M boss Helena Helmersson to its board of directors.
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NewsMorrisons rolls out ‘More Card’ prices for Deliveroo customers
Morrisons has today announced that its More Card Prices are now available for customers shopping the grocer through the Deliveroo app.
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NewsChancellor could raise business rates for department stores and supermarkets
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly planning to increase business rates for department stores and supermarkets in this year’s autumn Budget.
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NewsLouis Vuitton becomes latest retailer hit by cyber attack
Luxury retailer Louis Vuitton has revealed it has been targeted by a cyber attack.
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FeaturePull the lever: where are smart retailers finding fresh growth?
From opening new customer segments and sales channels, to expanding overseas and diversifying their offers, Retail Week explores the ways retailers are getting back into growth and highlights some of the biggest success stories so far.
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Innovation of the WeekInnovation round-up: Revolutionary holograms, supersonic drones and 3D AI models
Here we bring you the 10 best innovations that caught our attention in the second quarter of 2025.
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Opinion‘Reuse is a solution that addresses Trump tariffs as well as sustainability’
In Plastic Free July, activist and author Amy Larkin urges retailers to think bigger than bags, bans and increasing recycled content
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NewsPrimark chief customer officer departs as successor named
Fashion giant Primark’s chief customer officer Michelle McEttrick is leaving the business and a successor has been named.
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NewsMarks & Spencer funds innovation projects to drive sustainability
Marks & Spencer is providing £1m of funding to innovations that will help it meet its ambition of becoming net zero by 2040.
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Analysis79% of shop workers face verbal abuse – here’s what to do about it
Retail crime is taking a daily toll on store teams, with 79% of retail workers experiencing verbal abuse from customers and 39% facing physical threats or violence.
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NewsMulberry raises £20m from major shareholders as sales and profits fall
Luxury fashion brand Mulberry has raised £20m from its largest shareholders amid ongoing transformation strategy after full-year sales and profits tumbled.
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NewsRetail footfall expected to receive boost from summer events
UK retail footfall remained flat in June but a summer of events, warm weather and sports could give a boost to July.
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NewsM&S strengthens food operations team by poaching former Asda exec
Marks & Spencer has strengthened its food operations team by poaching former Asda executive Matt Featherstone.
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NewsSpace NK close to being acquired by US beauty chain
UK high street retailer Space NK is close to being sold to a US-listed beauty chain, more than a year after bankers were first hired to auction the chain.
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Opinion‘If cyber criminals strike, you’d better know how to use pen and paper’
There was great news today as suspects were arrested over cyber attacks on retailers. But there’s no doubt such attacks will continue and there were practical cyber crime takeaways for retailers from this week’s select committee hearing, where M&S directors shared their experience