All articles by Megan Robinson – Page 10
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InterviewQ&A: Snap head of retail discusses catering to Gen Z and ramping up retail
As Snap unveils new innovations to connect more brands and retailers with its mass audience, Retail Week talks to its head of retail and lifestyle, Rachel Levy, to find out more about how it is increasingly becoming a valued place to shop and discover brands.
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NewsShein faces fresh lawsuit in claims of dodged taxes
Online fashion giant Shein has been hit with a new lawsuit from the High Court claiming it has committed customs and VAT fraud.
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NewsCrocs to open its debut London outlet store this year
Footwear brand Crocs is set to open its first London outlet store later this year as its popularity continues to increase, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsInvestment firm acquires stake in WHSmith following high street sale
An activist investment firm has started to build a stake in WHSmith after it sold off its high street arm to Modella Capital.
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NewsAsda unveils over £1m investment in expanding electric vehicle delivery fleet
Supermarket giant Asda is more than doubling its electric vehicle home shopping fleet with more than £1m in investment.
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NewsDobbies bolsters executive team with two new director hires
Home and gardening retailer Dobbies has bolstered its executive team by making two new director appointments.
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NewseBay executive joins board of UK online social lender
An eBay executive has taken on a role as non-executive board director of social lender, Fair for You.
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NewsUK retail footfall takes ‘disappointing turn’ during the start of summer
Retail footfall in the UK has taken a “disappointing turn” during the beginning of summer despite a more promising start to the year.
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NewsThousands of former Wilko staff to receive £2m payout following legal case
Almost 10,000 former Wilko workers will receive a share of £2m following a legal case.
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InterviewQ&A: Pinterest UK retail director on Primark partnership and peak trading
Pinterest is on a mission to become a unique and popular shopping destination for its users across the globe. Its UK director of retail Caroline Orange-Northey talks to Retail Week about partnerships, AI enhancing the user experience, and why it’s preparing for peak now.
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NewsCurrys enhances cash-for-trash scheme with bigger reward
Currys is boosting its cash-for-trash scheme so customers can receive a better reward when recycling unwanted tech.
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NewsPayment system failures could cost UK retailers £1.6bn in annual sales
Payment outages and system failures have been estimated to cost UK retail and hospitality companies around £1.6bn in sales annually.
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NewsBoots to release hundreds of new wellness products this summer
Health and beauty retailer Boots is rolling out hundreds of new wellness products as it rapidly expands its range.
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NewsFortnum & Mason launches first-ever membership programme
Premium department store Fortnum & Mason has launched the first membership programme in its entire history.
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InterviewInterview: Currys CEO Alex Baldock on the retailer’s full-circuit comeback
Currys continues to cement itself as a leader in the UK’s electricals market, despite recent bouts of low consumer confidence, supply chain issues, economic headwinds and a Budget that was most unwelcome. As its performance improves, chief executive Alex Baldock gives a rare interview and explains why he’s not yet satisfied
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Innovation of the WeekDeliveroo launches high-speed drone deliveries
Innovation of the Week is a series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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NewsFlying Tiger revenue rises in ‘another year of change and growth’
Danish variety retailer Flying Tiger has recorded a rise in revenue as it saw “another year of change and growth”.
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NewsFormer Rituals MD takes on leadership role at French beauty retailer
The former managing director of Rituals has taken on a new leadership role at a French beauty retailer as it plans to enter the UK market, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisThe regeneration project striving to make Elephant and Castle a top retail destination
As London’s Elephant and Castle is in the midst of a regeneration project to create a new town centre, Retail Week finds out more about the plans set to transform the area.
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NewsCo-op systems making progress towards ‘complete recovery’ following cyber attack
Co-op is making “significant progress towards a full and complete recovery” following a cyber attack that hit the retailer last month.