All articles by Megan Robinson – Page 25
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NewsAmazon has launched a new low-cost online service in the US set to rival Shein and Temu
Amazon has launched a new online service offering low-cost goods in the US which is set to challenge the likes of discount retailers Shein and Temu.
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NewsB&M reports revenue growth as it is ‘well positioned’ ahead of peak trading
Value retailer B&M has reported a growth in sales and revenue as it said it is “well positioned” for golden quarter as it continues to focus on “price, product and standards”.
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NewsWHSmith chief executive sees ‘exciting opportunities’ in American airports and UK hospitals
WHSmith chief executive Carl Cowling said he sees “exciting opportunities” for growth across North American airports and UK hospitals, following the retailer’s preliminary results for the year to August 31.
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NewsOver half of UK adults have bought a second-hand item online in the past year
Orders from second-hand platforms have seen an “explosive growth”, according to delivery firm Evri’s UK ecommerce pulse report.
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NewsGarmin has opened its first-ever UK store
Exclusive: Wearable tech brand Garmin has opened its first-ever store in the UK as part of its commitment to its “growing base” of active-lifestyle customers, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisBlack Friday: How can retailers stand out to capture the wallets of cautious shoppers?
As Black Friday weekend nears, Retail Week takes a look at what retailers can do to stand out from a very busy crowd.
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NewsHMV is expanding into books with a standalone offering at its Oxford Street flagship
HMV is expanding into the sale of books to create its first standalone offering at its Oxford Street flagship before potentially rolling this out to all of its UK stores.
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NewsRicher Sounds has partnered with Just Eat for on-demand delivery
Audio and tech retailer Richer Sounds has become the latest partner of delivery platform Just Eat, offering rapid delivery of electronics.
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NewsSpace NK to open new stores next year as sales surge
Beauty chain Space NK plans to open 10 shops next year after its sales increased 34% in a year.
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NewsAsda is expected to make more job cuts following fresh round of redundancies
Asda is considering more job cuts after making nearly 500 staff redundant last week.
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NewsTesco set for £1bn national insurance bill over four years
Supermarket chain Tesco is set to face a £1bn national insurance tax bill over the next four years following the recent Budget.
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NewsGlobal marketplace AliExpress launches Singles Day shopping event in the UK
Alibaba-owned global marketplace AliExpress is launching its Singles Day event in the UK from November 8 to November 18 with exclusive deals on offer.
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NewsBoohoo outlines ‘concerns in relation to Frasers’ behaviour’ as battle continues
Boohoo has written a new letter highlighting “concerns in relation to Frasers’ behaviour” as the two retailers continue their public battle over the company.
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NewsProCook aims to open 10 stores a year
Specialist kitchenware retailer ProCook is planning to open 10 stores per year and is considering adding experiential elements to future sites, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsFrasers insists on shareholder approval before any Boohoo asset disposals
Frasers has written a new letter to Boohoo demanding the retailer allows shareholders to vote on key decisions including any disposals of Boohoo’s assets.
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AnalysisHarvey Norman: The retailing thunder from down under hoping to replicate its success in the UK
Australian retailer Harvey Norman may have only landed in England in October, but it’s a brand known to millions down under.
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NewsShop thefts are accompanied by ‘unprecedented levels of violence’, finds inquiry
Shop thefts are going beyond individualised offences to ‘relentless, large-scale, organised operations’ partnered with ‘unprecedented levels of violence’, finds government inquiry.
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VideoAmazon celebrates acts of kindness with show-stopping Christmas ad
Amazon has released its Christmas advert for 2024, with a singing janitor at the heart of the campaign.
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VideoLidl showcases the magic of sharing in new festive advert
Lidl has launched its Christmas campaign highlighting how “small gestures can make a big difference” through the joy of sharing.
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VideoArgos sees the return of brand mascots in rocking new Christmas ad
Argos has released its Christmas ad featuring brand mascots Connie the doll and Trevor the dinosaur to help highlight how the retailer can “fulfil customers’ festive dreams”.