All articles by Megan Robinson – Page 42
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GalleryPoundland begins ‘modern and bright’ makeover of 150 stores
Poundland has announced that some of its branches will receive a makeover from this week, with 150 stores to be transformed by August.
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NewsFood prices fall for first time in two years as inflation stalls
The annual rate of inflation was unchanged in January, despite the first monthly fall in food prices, according to the Office for National Statistics.
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InterviewQ&A: EE retail boss Asif Aziz on the brand’s new experience stores
As EE delves further into retail by announcing a £6m investment into its store estate over the next 12 months, retail director Asif Aziz speaks to Retail Week about how important it is to be a consumer-focused brand, and what its “experience stores” have to offer shoppers.
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NewsDunelm posts rise in sales and increased market share gains across homewares and furniture
Dunelm has recorded strong sales growth and market share gains in both homewares and furniture markets.
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NewsMarks & Spencer takes government-blocked Oxford Street plans to High Court
The government “misunderstood and misapplied” planning policy when it blocked the renovation of Marks & Spencer’s Oxford Street flagship store, the High Court has heard.
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NewsGovernment 'can no longer ignore' surging levels of retail crime
The British Retail Consortium is calling on the government to take action over the rising levels of crime against retail workers.
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NewsAsda hit by first store strike in living memory
Asda supermarket workers in Gosport, Hampshire, went on strike for 48 hours over the weekend - the first time there has been a store staff strike in living memory.
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InterviewInterview: Backlash co-founder Katie Peake on making the high street pop again
Following a successful year of developing innovative and exciting pop-up spaces, Backlash co-founder and creative director Katie Peake talks to Retail Week about how pop-ups are revitalising the high street and creating unique experiences for customers and retailers
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NewsAmazon Fashion teams up with UK luxury resale platform
Amazon’s European fashion arm is collaborating with luxury resale platform Hardly Ever Worn It to offer a range of pre-owned items from luxury brands.
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NewsOnline shoppers turn to BNPL for January sales
Online spending in the UK in January increased 3.4% year on year as shoppers bought exercise equipment and made the most of the post-Christmas sales.
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NewsSnap to lay off 10% of its workforce
Snap Inc, which operates Snapchat, plans to axe “approximately” 10% of its staff, which is estimated to be around 500 people.
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AnalysisThe rise of retail media networks: why the digital ad revolution is taking off
With The Co-op announcing the launch of the UK’s first retail media network in the convenience sector, Retail Week assesses whether the advertising platform is a viable option for all retailers to explore.
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NewsTwo more Asda stores to ballot for strike action
A further two Asda stores are balloting for strike action as staff have filed a “litany of complaints” that the GMB said has “not been dealt with by managers”.
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NewsDeliveroo couples up with Ann Summers for Valentine’s Day
Deliveroo and Ann Summers have joined forces to bring customers rapid delivery of sexual wellness products in the run-up to Valentine’s Day.
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NewsTOFS picks managing director for new chief executive
The Original Factory Shop (TOFS) has appointed joint managing director Ian Williams as its new chief executive.
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NewsCo-op launches ‘momentous’ retail media network for convenience
The Co-op has launched its own retail media network, making it the first in the UK in the convenience sector.
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NewsPoundland promises third-party deals in new general merchandise ranges
Poundland is looking to add new general merchandise ranges “much more regularly” as it continues its transformation.
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NewsPoundland to give 850 stores biggest ever merchandise makeover
Poundland is to start transforming its stores to include its “biggest makeover in general merchandise” in the company’s history.
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NewsShop price inflation falls to lowest level since 2022
Shop price inflation fell in January to its lowest level since May 2022 as food inflation dropped for the ninth consecutive month.
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NewsExclusive: Women account for one in three new retail CEOs
The percentage of new chief executives appointed in the UK last year who were women reached its highest level at 35%.