All articles by Megan Robinson – Page 41
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NewsFebruary footfall ‘saved’ by half-term holiday shoppers
Retail footfall across all locations increased in February as the school half-term drove shoppers to stores.
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InterviewQ&A: BP's Joanne Hayward on why food is the future of forecourt retail
As news emerges that BP is rolling out a fresh, made-to-order food pilot across its stores, vice president of convenience Europe Joanne Hayward talks to Retail Week about these new Wild Bean Cafe pilots, the transition to electric vehicles, and how BP is growing its convenience offer.
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NewsJohn Lewis director says redundancies paving way for ‘better-quality jobs’
John Lewis Partnership (JLP) operations director Naomi Simcock has said that “better-quality jobs” are being created by the retailer, despite the group planning to cut 11,000 jobs in five years.
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NewsVery Group secures fresh funding as it records half-year loss
The Very Group has secured a £125m funding package as it swings to a half-year loss due to “higher interest costs”.
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NewsShop price inflation falls again to reach lowest level in two years
Shop price inflation fell in February for the second consecutive month to reach the lowest level of annual growth since March 2022.
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NewsReiss partners with AI-powered platform to boost employee development
Fashion retailer Reiss has partnered with learning management system Thrive Learning to utilise its AI capabilities for employee development.
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NewsNext approaches administrator in potential deal for Body Shop assets
Next has contacted the administrator in charge of The Body Shop, FRP Advisory, about a potential deal to acquire certain assets of the embattled retailer.
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NewsJohn Lewis to cut 200 external customer service jobs
John Lewis is set to make around 200 people redundant from Foundever, the customer service provider it contracts.
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NewsMinister warns tourist tax may not be overturned in spring Budget
The financial secretary to the treasury, Nigel Huddleston, has warned that a u-turn on the tourist tax is unlikely to be announced in the spring Budget.
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NewsAO director says negative reviews drive better ‘everyday business decisions’
AO’s director of consumer and brand Vicky Monk said negative reviews drive the company to “be better” and make “everyday business decisions” as it reached 500,000 reviews on Trustpilot.
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NewsMother’s Day spend to hit £1.7bn as inflation boosts sales
UK shoppers are expected to spend £1.7bn on Mother’s Day this year, with high inflation meaning they pay “more for less”, according to a report by GlobalData.
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AnalysisAs strike threat deepens, what could spreading industrial action mean for Asda?
Industrial action in sectors such as retail, the NHS and transport has been rife over the past couple of years and Asda is the latest chapter in the saga
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NewsCroydon shopping centre boosted by 12 new signings
Croydon shopping centre Centrale & Whitgift has announced 12 new signings as owner Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield says demand from occupiers is at an “all-time high”.
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NewsAsda workers ‘fed up’ with working conditions as GMB accuses bosses of ‘cost cutting’
The GMB union has said Asda workers are “fed up” with working conditions as supermarkets in Wisbech, Brighton Hollingbury and Brighton Marina are currently voting on whether to take strike action.
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NewsPepco to exit Austrian market
Discount retailer and parent company of Poundland, Pepco, has announced that it will exit the Austrian market after just over two years in the country.
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NewsExclusive: BP poaches former M&S director for new convenience role
BP is bolstering its retail team with the appointment of former Marks and Spencer franchise director, David Phillpot, Retail Week has learned.
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NewsLargest Currys shareholder warns of ‘problem’ in UK equity market
Currys’ largest shareholder Redwheel has supported the board’s decision to reject an initial offer from Elliott Advisors and said the offer “highlighted a wider problem with the UK equity market”.
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NewsShopify bolsters EMEA leadership team with new appointments
Ecommerce giant Shopify has announced new leadership changes to its Europe, Middle East and Africa division as it aims to drive growth across the region.
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AnalysisAs JD.com and Elliott eye a potential takeover, what does the future hold for Currys?
The starting gun has well and truly been fired in the race for a takeover of UK electricals retailer Currys, with reports emerging that US investment firm Elliott and Chinese ecommerce giant JD.com are both mulling bids
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GalleryMiniso opens largest UK store to be 'vibrant hub of joy'
Chinese lifestyle retailer Miniso has opened its largest UK store in the heart of Camden, showcasing its extensive range of beauty, toys, general merchandise, tech and food.