All articles by Megan Robinson – Page 36
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NewsMiniso posts growth driven by global store expansion
Chinese general merchandise retailer Miniso has posted growth in revenue and profit as it continues to roll out stores at home and abroad.
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AnalysisCan a Shein float turn around retail’s IPO fortunes?
As Shein accelerates preparations for a blockbuster London IPO, Retail Week looks at how other retailers have fared since going public.
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NewseBay creates new resell feature to boost pre-loved fashion sales
eBay has launched a new “resell on eBay” feature to allow users to list their clothing on the website in a couple of clicks.
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NewsOnline spending growth slows as BNPL plateaus
Online spending in the UK in April increased 1.5% year on year to £8.1bn, but spending growth has slowed for the third consecutive month.
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InterviewQ&A: Iceland head of IT on how tech tie-up is improving in-store security and efficiency
As crime continues to plague the retail sector and staff efficiency becomes more important than ever, Iceland head of IT development Emma Tysoe and Olivia Robinson, head of UK and EU sales at retail communication provider VoCoVo, speak to Retail Week about how their in-store tech partnership is driving efficiency and creating a safer workplace for colleagues and customers alike.
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NewsUnion confirms strike dates at Asda Brighton supermarket
Supermarket workers at the Asda Brighton Hollingbury store have announced strike dates as they prepare to walk out for the first time.
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NewsWHSmith launches first own-brand food range in UK travel stores
WHSmith has launched its first ever own-brand food-to-go range, available in more than 300 of its UK travel stores.
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NewsFormer chancellor appointed as The Very Group chair
The Very Group has confirmed former chancellor and MP Nadhim Zahawi as its new non-executive chair and board member.
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NewsAO boss urges government to let retailers fix ‘broken’ apprenticeship scheme
AO founder and chief executive John Roberts is calling on the government to let retailers and other businesses run their own apprenticeship schemes.
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NewsShein ramps up plans for London IPO following US pushback
Shein is reported to be accelerating its plans for a London Stock Exchange listing after its efforts to float in New York met pushback and regulatory obstacles from US lawmakers.
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NewsMorrisons warehouse workers to strike over pension changes
Morrisons staff at two distribution hubs are set to strike over changes to their pensions, according to union bosses.
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NewsLidl raises staff pay for third time in 12 months
Lidl is increasing the pay for hourly paid UK colleagues for the third time in 12 months in a move that represents an investment of more than £2.5m.
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NewsThe Range launches rapid click and collect in just 60 minutes
Value variety retailer The Range has improved its click-and-collect service so that customers can pick up their orders in 60 minutes.
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AnalysisCan a bumper summer of sport boost retail spend?
A summer of sport is nearly upon us with Euro 2024 and the Olympic Games hitting our screens in the next few weeks. Retail Week asks whether these two sporting spectaculars might prompt consumers to splash the cash
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NewsCurrys chooses tech partners to deliver AI transformation
Currys has selected Accenture and Microsoft to help deliver its core cloud technology infrastructure and leverage the newest AI technologies.
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NewsSelfridges to cut jobs as loss of tax-free shopping takes its toll
Selfridges is making another round of redundancies as the loss of tax-free shopping for visitors to the UK is blamed for a dip in luxury spending.
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NewsVery unveils new fashion platform with launch of summer campaign
Very has unveiled a long-term fashion platform, dubbed “Haus of Flamingo”, accompanying the launch of its summer campaign.
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NewsCMA pushes grocers to fix inaccurate pricing to comply with law
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found some retailers showing “inaccurate prices” during its review of how grocers display their prices in-store.
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NewsBoohoo ‘well positioned’ for growth despite deepening losses
Fashion retailer Boohoo has said it is “well positioned to return to growth” despite widening losses and a drop in revenue and profit.
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NewsAmazon to build new multimillion-pound UK warehouse
Amazon is set to build a new £500m fulfilment centre in the East Midlands, creating a mass of new jobs.