All articles by Megan Robinson – Page 26
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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”.
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      NewsCurrys has promised that none of its Black Friday deals have been cheaper in the last six months
Electricals giant Currys has made a commitment to ensure that none of its 3,000-plus Black Friday deals have been cheaper in the last six months.
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      NewsJo Malone London has launched a new immersive Christmas pop-up
Jo Malone London has launched an immersive pop-up in Covent Garden showcasing what the brand has to offer in time for Christmas.
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      NewsTurkish children’s retailer Ebebek is opening its first three UK stores in 2025
Exclusive: Turkish children’s retailer Ebebek is making its UK bricks-and-mortar debut in 2025 with the opening of three stores, Retail Week can reveal.
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      AnalysisPrepare, nearshore and automate: How retailers can strengthen the supply chain for Christmas and beyond
With the Red Sea crisis continuing to cause havoc globally, Retail Week spoke to supply chain experts to find out how retailers can plan for Christmas and beyond.
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      NewsOctober footfall has declined as consumers remain cautious ahead of Black Friday spending
Retail footfall in October saw a small decrease due to factors including bad weather, a shift in school holidays and consumer caution ahead of the budget, according to MRI Software.
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      NewsLindt is opening ‘first of its kind’ flagship store and experience in London next year
Exclusive: Global chocolate manufacturer Lindt is opening a flagship store below the Piccadilly lights in London next year, Retail Week can reveal.
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      NewsAdidas reports double-digit revenue growth
Global sportswear giant Adidas has recorded a double-digit growth in revenue driven by strong momentum across the underlying Adidas business.
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      NewsAmazon grocery exec is moving to restaurant chain founded by former Walmart ecommerce boss
Amazon grocery executive Tony Hoggett is moving to a delivery-focused restaurant chain in the US, founded by a former Walmart chief executive of ecommerce.
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      InterviewQ&A: Google’s retail MD explains why retailers should take advantage of ‘fake Friday’
Retail Week spoke to Google’s managing director of retail, Sophie Neary, to delve into why customer search and AI is so important for retailers to utilise heading into golden quarter
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      Innovation of the WeekPets at Home has partnered with Microsoft to implement AI for profit protection
Innovation of the Week is a series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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      NewsShein and Temu’s growth rates are predicted to plummet in 2025
Online retail giants Temu and Shein are set to see their respective growth rates plummet in 2025, according to a report by market research firm Forrester.
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      NewsWhite Stuff has been bought by The Foschini Group
Fashion retailer White Stuff has been acquired by The Foschini Group, which owns retailers such as Whistles, Phase Eight and Hobbs.
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      NewsVinted has secured secondary investment at a valuation of over £4bn
Lithuanian secondhand marketplace Vinted has secured a secondary investment of €340m (£283m) at a valuation of €5bn (£4.17bn).
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      NewsWhistles owner is planning a deal to acquire White Stuff
The owner of Whistles and Phase Eight is in advanced talks to buy high street fashion retailer White Stuff.
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      NewsVery Group records ‘resilient’ performance as profit grows but revenue dips
The Very Group has reported a “resilient” performance for the full year as revenue saw a slight dip and operating profit grew.
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      NewsFrasers has urged Boohoo to appoint Mike Ashley as new chief executive
Frasers Group has written an open letter to Boohoo urging them to appoint Frasers founder Mike Ashley as the retailer’s new director and chief executive following John Lyttle’s departure.
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      NewsTurkish children’s retailer Ebebek to open its first ever UK store
Exclusive: Ebebek, the Turkish retailer specialising in baby, children and family products is opening its first-ever UK store in North London, Retail Week can reveal.
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      NewsTwo-thirds of retail workers are not worried about their jobs being automated
Nearly two-thirds of UK retail workers are not worried about their jobs becoming automated in the future, according to a study by YouGov commissioned by global technology company SafetyCulture.
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      NewsAmazon has renamed its pre-owned division to Amazon Resale
Amazon has renamed its division offering quality used, returned, pre-owned or open-box products from Amazon Warehouse to Amazon Resale.
 

















