All articles by Megan Robinson – Page 29
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NewsBattersea Power Station has recorded a leap in summer footfall
Battersea Power Station has recorded its “strongest summer to date” as footfall increased due to new brands, events, installations and pop-ups.
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NewsFrasers has acquired a Lancaster shopping centre as it continues to expand its portfolio
Frasers Group has acquired St Nicholas Arcade in Lancaster, further adding to its expanding shopping centre portfolio in the UK.
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NewsVery Group and Victoria’s Secret are considering offering same-day delivery
The Very Group and Victoria’s Secret are weighing up options of offering same-day delivery to their customers as demand for rapid service grows.
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DataConvenience on the up, chemists shuttered – the factors affecting store openings and closures
Net store closures of chain outlets in the UK reached 12.5 a day in the first half of 2024, averaging 38 closures and 25.5 openings per day according to new data from PwC and Green Street. Retail Week delves into the data to explore the factors impacting openings and closures
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NewsIceland is launching 800 new lines as part of its ‘latest innovation push’
Iceland and The Food Warehouse are launching over 800 new products as part of the grocers’ “latest innovation push”.
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NewsBoohoo will start supplying all US customers from its UK distribution centre
Fashion retailer Boohoo has said it will stop supplying US customers from its Pennsylvania distribution centre and will fulfil these orders from its UK warehouse in Sheffield.
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InterviewQ&A: Amazon director of grocery partnerships is branching into new territory with Morrisons
Following news that Amazon and Morrisons have expanded their partnership to include the grocer’s loyalty scheme, Retail Week speaks to Amazon director of grocery partnerships worldwide Russell Jones about new features, customer demand for loyalty and changing shoppers’ perceptions of Amazon as a destination for groceries
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NewsAmazon has expanded its partnership with Morrisons to include loyalty points
Amazon and Morrisons have expanded their partnership by adding the More Points scheme to the Morrisons on Amazon online store, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsDunelm has recorded a rise in sales and profits
Homewares retailer Dunelm has reported an increase in sales and profits boosted by a growth in volume, despite an overall “softer market”.
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NewsWHSmith has delivered strong growth in travel driven by the peak summer season
WHSmith has recorded a rise in revenue, mainly driven by travel sales during the peak summer period and new ranges.
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NewsAsda workers are staging protests as equal pay claim case kicks off
Some Asda workers are staging demonstrations in Manchester and Brighton as an equal pay claim against the retailer begins.
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NewsTesco is launching a new venture to help international grocers with online sales
Tesco is developing a new venture aimed at helping international supermarket chains grow their online businesses.
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NewsHome Bargains is closing all of its stores for three days over the Christmas period
Value retailer Home Bargains will close all of its UK stores for three days over the festive period, allowing colleagues to enjoy time off with loved ones.
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NewsPoundstretcher has slashed prices on hundreds of products in-store
Value retailer Poundstretcher has cut prices by up to 75% on hundreds of selected products in-store as part of its summer sale.
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NewsIkea exec says AI is ‘enhancing, not replacing’ creativity in its retail operations
An Ikea executive has said that AI is “enhancing, not replacing” creativity in its retail operations, as the technology can boost the customer experience.
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NewsRetail sales have ‘picked up’ as food drives growth
Retail sales saw a rise in August as shoppers spent more on food over summer, but the autumn Budget could mean consumers will become more cautious with spending.
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NewsCurrys boss has called for VAT on refurbished electricals to be cut
The chief executive of Currys, Alex Baldock, has said the government should cut or reduce the VAT on refurbished electricals to keep electronics out of landfill.
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NewsHMV has seen a ‘huge boost’ in sales thanks to Oasis reunion
HMV has recorded a “huge boost in sales” this week, mainly due to British band Oasis deciding to reunite after 15 years.
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NewsVinted is offering a dedicated electronics category for the first time
Secondhand marketplace Vinted has launched a new electronics category on its app, adding to its main category of preloved fashion, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsFruugo has appointed a former Amazon director as chief operations officer
Global online marketplace Fruugo has hired a former Amazon director to take on the role of chief operations officer.