All Retail Week UAT articles in March 2025 – Page 2
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NewsBoohoo vows to push forward with Debenhams rebrand despite Frasers Group intervention
Boohoo has vowed to push forward with its plans to rebrand the group to Debenhams, despite Frasers Group thwarting its efforts to pass a resolution on the subject at today’s general meeting.
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NewsTikTok Shop head of UK says European expansion is a ‘natural step’ for growth
TikTok Shop’s head of UK Jan Wilk told Retail Week that expanding in Europe is a “natural step” in the platform’s growth journey.
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Opinion‘The Co-op’s values may set it apart, but it’s value that’s front of mind for shoppers’
The Co-op’s launch of an Aldi price matching scheme should reassure customers on price-competitiveness, believes Retail Week executive editor George MacDonald
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NewsModella Capital lays out plans for WHSmith after acquiring its high street arm
Private equity firm Modella Capital has laid out its plans for the WHSmith high street business, which was acquired in a £76m deal.
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NewsUK retail sales rise for the second consecutive month, according to the ONS
UK retail sales inched up in February, marking the second consecutive month of growth, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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NewsWHSmith sells UK high street business to private equity firm and rebrands to TGJones
WHSmith has made the decision to sell its UK high street business to a private equity firm in a £76m deal as it focuses on becoming a pureplay global travel retailer.
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AnalysisBillion, schmillion? Why Next’s Lord Wolfson is looking beyond landmark profit
As Next joins retail’s billion pound profit club, Lord Wolfson explains why he’s not hung up about the big number, why he is opening a new space for the first time in years, and the changing shape of the business
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NewsDecathlon has named a new chief executive
Sportswear and equipment specialist Decathlon has today announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer.
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NewsThe Very Group to launch new beauty hub driven by tech transformation
Online retailer The Very Group is launching a new platform dubbed “Beauty Inspiration Hub” driven by its new tech overahul through its cloud-based system.
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NewsAsda invests £80m in raising frontline staff pay
The supermarket said this brings its total investment in staff pay to half a billion pounds since 2021.
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NewsHigh-profile Asda director makes surprise exit
Exclusive: A member of Asda’s executive committee who has played a frontline role in its price offensive is leaving the grocer, Retail Week can reveal.
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DataCharts: Next becomes the latest member of UK retail’s £1bn profit club
Only four UK retailers have exceeded £1bn in nominal profits, with Next being the latest to join the club.
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NewsDeliveroo launches ‘Morrisons More’ loyalty scheme for grocery customers
Deliveroo has today launched Morrisons More loyalty scheme on its app for grocery customers, becoming the first app to integrate the scheme into its platform.
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NewsGoogle Retail reveals the top trending searches ahead of Mother’s Day
Google Retail has released its latest search trends consumer report ahead of Mother’s Day on March 30.
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NewsH&M profits hit by ‘negative external factors’ and increased markdowns
Swedish fashion giants H&M have reported a dip in profits in the first quarter, driven by “negative external factors”, increased markdowns of products and investment.
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NewsNext upgrades profits and sales guidance after strong start to the year
Next has upgraded its full price sales and pre-tax profit guidance for the current financial year after trading in the first eight weeks of the period were ahead of expectations.
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FeatureFifteen years, 150 million shoppers – how AliExpress became an ecommerce giant
In total, AliExpress has attracted more than 150 million shoppers worldwide across multiple categories
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AnalysisHow are Walmart, Primark and Holland & Barrett upping their supply chain A-game?
What will the coming months bring for UK supply chains, and what must 2026 strategies look like if businesses are to sustain growth? Retail Week’s Supply Chain 2026 report provides the blueprint
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InterviewQ&A: Oner Active founder Krissy Cela talks activewear, loyalty and opening stores
Oner Active founder Krissy Cela sat down with Retail Week to discuss building brand success in a crowded market, the importance of customer loyalty and plans for expansion into physical retail next year