All Retail Week UAT articles in May 2025 – Page 5
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NewsRetailers put pressure on Reeves to bring back tax-free shopping
Several retailers and brands are urging chancellor Rachel Reeves to bring back tax-free shopping for tourists amid ongoing disruption as a result of President Trump’s tariffs.
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NewsPoundland sale puts thousands of jobs and 200 stores at risk
Thousands of jobs and as many as 200 stores are at risk as a deal for Poundland looms.
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Innovation of the WeekeBay launches generative AI video tool
Innovation of the Week is a series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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NewsLululemon tops charts for highest staff discount in retail
Lululemon’s staff discount is among the highest on offer at the UK’s biggest retailers, according to the Retail Week staff discount index 2025.
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AnalysisStaff discount index 2025: which retailers offer the best benefits?
From birthdays off to discounted gym memberships, we reveal the staff discount and employee benefits on offer at 60 of the UK’s biggest retailers.
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AnalysisWhy Holland & Barrett chair Gourlay believes the ‘best is yet to come’
Health and wellbeing retailer Holland & Barrett is in the thick of a transformation that it embarked on two years ago, and its latest results show the hard work is paying off.
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NewsWaitrose rules out American chicken and beef despite US trade deal
Waitrose has reaffirmed its commitment to British farming and refused to compromise its animal welfare principles, despite the recent announcement of a trade deal with the US.
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NewsMarks & Spencer unveils ready meal packaging sustainability innovation
Marks & Spencer is piloting an alternative ready meal tray, which could potentially allow a significant reduction in the use of plastic.
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Retail VoiceHow to tackle refund abuse without losing good customers
From identifying issues to implementing interventions, Ravelin’s Laura Smettem takes a look at five ways retailers can reduce refund abuse without pushing customers away
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NewsHalfords names new managing director of retail
Halfords has named a new managing director of retail, Retail Week can confirm.
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NewsLandsec to grow retail estate by £1bn as it records strong results
Major property group Landsec has said it aims to grow its retail estate by £1bn in the next one to three years as it records strong results.
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NewsWalmart to raise prices as cost of tariffs take hold
US giant Walmart has said it will have to raise prices from later this month as the high cost of tariffs takes effect.
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AnalysisPutting the spotlight on the world’s ‘coolest’ retailers in 2025
Retail Week puts the spotlight on the world’s coolest retailers of 2025, as highlighted by retail strategists from The General Store at World Retail Congress 2025.
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NewsHolland & Barrett sees double-digit sales growth as it continues transformation
Health and wellness retailer Holland & Barrett has reported a second consecutive year of double-digit growth as its customer-first approach and transformation strategy to meet growing demand ramps up.
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NewsThe Range hails ‘exceptional start’ to 2025 as it completes first phase of Homebase conversions
The Range said it has celebrated an “exceptional” start to the year and has completed the first phase of its former Homebase store conversions.
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NewsOn-demand delivery player GoPuff launches Amazon tie-up
GoPuff has announced a rapid delivery tie-up with Amazon, offering Prime customers delivery of thousands of grocery products in as fast as 15 minutes.
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NewsThe Entertainer launches ‘biggest-ever price drop’
The Entertainer has announced its “biggest-ever price drop”, slashing prices across hundreds of its best-selling toys and games ranges.
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NewsWatches of Switzerland to hit expectations as sales rise
Watches of Switzerland returned to growth in crucial markets in its second half and will meet full-year profit expectations.
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NewsB&M appoints new chief executive with transformation track record
Value retailer B&M has named a new chief executive.
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Opinion‘No growth strategy, tech investment or innovation can compensate for poor human interaction’
As the biggest private sector employer in the UK, retailers should be applauded for their stellar efforts in making retail a great place to work and build your career, says Retail Week editor-in-chief Charlotte Hardie.