All articles by Megan Robinson – Page 33
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NewsShop price inflation has eased thanks to investment in retail ‘paying off’, says BRC
Shop price inflation has fallen to its lowest level since October 2021 as retailers’ investments in operations and supply chains is “paying off”, according to the British Retail Consortium.
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NewsSmall businesses are calling on the next government to make changes to tax and business rates
Small businesses in the UK are urging the next government to overhaul policies relating to tax, business rates and international trading.
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NewsNike lowers guidance as it turns in flat sales performance
Nike has lowered its guidance for the upcoming financial year as it has reported a flat performance in sales.
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NewsRetail sales via social media set to double in four years
The social commerce industry is expected to double its value in the next four years in the UK as more consumers discover new ways to shop.
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NewsCurrys boss ‘encouraged’ by revised Labour workers rights plan
Currys chief executive Alex Baldock said he is “encouraged” by the Labour party’s updated version of its package of workers rights.
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NewsMusic Magpie revenue declines as it banks on Black Friday boost
Music Magpie has reported a fall in revenues during the first half of the financial year
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AnalysisHow the spark’s being put back into electricals retail at AO, Currys and Marks
As three big names in the electricals sector post their full-year results, Retail Week takes a look at the themes driving success in a once floundering market.
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NewsFlying Tiger Copenhagen launches rewards app and ‘customer club’
Flying Tiger Copenhagen Club provides customers with loyalty benefits when they sign up through the app.
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NewsProCook to leverage AI and robotics to ‘become more efficient’
Specialist kitchen retailer ProCook has said it will look to use more AI, as well as machine learning and robotics, to “become more efficient” as it grows.
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NewsSnap is ‘exploring ways’ to use Gen-AI to boost retailers’ product ads
Social platform Snap has said it is currently “exploring ways” to use generative AI, particularly to help brands and retailers strengthen their advertisements.
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InterviewQ&A: Amazon VP on bringing Just Walk Out tech to stores and arenas worldwide
As Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology is implemented in London’s O2 Arena, Retail Week speaks to vice president Jon Jenkins about leveraging the revolutionary tech across more third-party locations.
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NewsShopify launches new platform with bigger and better AI
Ecommerce giant Shopify has unveiled what it calls its “most unified, most intuitive, most powerful platform yet” as part of its latest products and innovations showcase.
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InterviewAustin Cooke: The MD leading Poundland's makeover
From buying up Wilko units to an intensive store transformation programme and digital developments, Poundland has had a busy few years. Managing director Austin Cooke tells Retail Week why there’s no room for complacency when it comes to customer experience
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DataThe retailers ranked among the most valuable global brands
With consumer habits changing and new brands entering the retail space every day, Retail Week takes a look at the global brands deemed the most valuable in 2024, according to Kantar BrandZ.
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NewsAmazon to invest millions in skills amid UK union recognition ballot
Amazon is investing £34m in its Europe-wide Career Choice programme to support current and future jobs in the business.
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NewsSuperdry poaches Halfords IT boss for new role
Superdry has appointed the former Halfords IT boss as its global technology director.
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NewsMorrisons warehouse strikes called off
Further strikes at Morrisons warehouses have been called off after workers accepted a new deal.
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NewsAdidas investigates allegations of bribery in China
Adidas has launched an investigation into allegations of bribery in China, following a complaint from whistleblowers.
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NewsAldi to revamp over 100 stores across the UK
Aldi is set to upgrade more than 100 of its stores across the country, with the first round of revamps happening over the summer.
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NewsCrew Clothing partners with tech platform to bolster operations
Fashion retailer Crew Clothing has rolled out a new tech feature to improve operations in its 105 stores in partnership with cloud management solutions company Cegid.