All Retail Week UAT articles in May 2021 – Page 3
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Retail VoiceStaff livestreams will usher in the era of the anti-influencer
If you think influencers are all style and no substance, it’s time for associate livestreams to take their place, says Richard Willis, RVP solution consulting for EMEA and APAC at Aptos.
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NewsCard Factory sales ‘exceed expectations’ as it completes refinancing
Card Factory has reported strong demand following its stores reopening in April.
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NewsPret a Manger trials first-ever stores on petrol forecourts
Food-to-go specialist Pret a Manger has partnered with petrol-station operator Motor Fuel Group (MFG) to trial its first-ever forecourt stores.
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NewsRetail sales surge in April after non-essential stores reopen
Retail sales volumes rose sharply in April, which reflected the effect of easing coronavirus restrictions and the reopening of all ‘non-essential’ retail.
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NewsNext boss Lord Wolfson set to chair Reiss
Lord Wolfson is set to be the next chair of Reiss, following Next’s purchase of a 25% stake in the retailer earlier this year.
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NewsConsumer confidence returns to pre-pandemic levels as restrictions eased
Consumer confidence recovered in May, regaining all the ground lost during the Covid outbreak, as lockdown restrictions were relaxed and the UK’s successful vaccination rollout continued.
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OpinionMove of the Week: Marks & Spencer takes big leap forward in its leadership team
The promotions of Stuart Machin and Katie Bickerstaffe announced this week mark a significant step in the evolution of the M&S leadership team.
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NewsN Brown profits plummet after pandemic hammers sales
N Brown has reported a sharp decline in profits after sales tumbled owing to the pandemic, but the fashion and homeware retailer’s boss pointed to “early signs of progress” in its turnaround.
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NewsWatch: John Lewis puts price centre-stage for first time in Anyday campaign
John Lewis has unveiled a marketing campaign for its new Anyday brand, which for the first time puts product prices at the heart of the push.
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NewsWatches of Switzerland eyes new store openings after ‘strong finish’ to year
Watches of Switzerland has recorded strong sales across both the UK and the US, with momentum continuing into the new financial year.
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NewsKingfisher raises outlook as sales continue to soar
Kingfisher has raised its profit predictions for 2021/2022 as its sales increased in almost all markets.
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NewsBoohoo to link top team bonuses to meeting ethical and environmental targets
Boohoo has agreed to link its bonus scheme for directors to making changes to its supply chain following last year’s scandal.
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DataData: Asos vs Boohoo – the battle of the fashion etail giants
Asos and Boohoo – two fast fashion etail giants who have stormed through the pandemic, picking up struggling competitors as they go. But, in five years’ time, who will be the bigger powerhouse?
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NewsAsos eyes Cult Beauty and Feelunique as takeover targets
Asos is considering possible takeovers of online beauty platforms Cult Beauty and Feelunique, it is understood.
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NewsDunelm to smash profit forecasts following strong reopening
Homewares specialist Dunelm expects full-year profits to come in “significantly ahead” of City expectations after strong sales growth.
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Retail VoiceSix ways to make people your retail superpower
It’s time for retailers to celebrate their store teams and champion the great CX they offer, says Critizr head of UK marketing Hazel Morton.
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GalleryStore gallery: Carpetright lays out new high street format on Tottenham Court Road
Carpetright has opened a new store format on London’s Tottenham Court Road with a more trend-led customer in mind.
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Opinion‘Maybe, just maybe, Marks & Spencer has turned a corner’
As Marks & Spencer prepares to issue full-year results next week maybe, just maybe, the worst is behind it as it promotes the people who delivered change.
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GalleryStore gallery: Under Armour unveils tech-driven Dubai flagship
Under Armour has launched its new flagship store in Dubai Mall, marking the brand’s largest and most innovative store in the region.
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