All articles by Megan Robinson – Page 45
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NewsSainsbury’s doubles own-label products in c-stores
Sainsbury’s has doubled the amount of the cheapest own-label products in its Local convenience stores this year, in a bid to offer more affordable items for customers.
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NewsTemu sues Shein for alleged ‘mafia-style intimidation’ of suppliers
Online retailer Temu has filed a lawsuit against fashion giant Shein, alleging “mafia-style intimidation” of suppliers.
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NewsNaked Wines losses widen and sales fall
Naked Wines has reported a loss and a drop in sales as it starts moving towards “sustainable cash generation”.
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NewsCurrys boss Baldock optimistic about Christmas as customers ‘treat themselves’
Currys chief executive Alex Baldock said customers have been “treating themselves” this year and he was positive about the festive season.
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NewsMusic Magpie credits record Black Friday for boosting performance
Music Magpie said a record Black Friday period has helped “offset a softer H1” as it posted its pre-close trading update to November 30, 2023.
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GalleryBang & Olufsen opens global flagship on New Bond Street
Luxury electricals brand Bang & Olufsen has opened a global flagship on New Bond Street, showcasing its range of speakers and televisions.
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NewsProCook boss expects profit to break even as it plans return to growth
ProCook chief executive Lee Tappenden has said he is “cautiously optimistic” about Christmas trading following a strengthened Black Friday performance.
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NewsPoundland hires nearly 1,000 former Wilko staff in 70 days
Poundland has so far hired 962 former Wilko staff in 70 days after it acquired several former Wilko sites.
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AnalysisRobots on the rise – are they supply chain saviours or expensive fad?
There have been vast improvements in robotic technology in recent years, with more and more retailers turning to expensive and advanced tech to boost efficiency and reduce overall costs
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NewsLidl to remove ‘use-by’ dates on milk and yoghurt
Lidl is ditching ‘use by’ dates on all own-brand milk and yoghurt in a bid to help tackle household food waste.
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NewsWilko and The Range to close all stores on Boxing Day
Wilko and The Range will close all of their 200-plus stores on Boxing Day to give its staff a “well-earned break” over the festive period.
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NewsWatches of Switzerland flat sales offset by ‘strong momentum in US’
Watches of Switzerland has posted flat group sales that were strengthened by its trading performance in the US.
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NewsFrasers sales and profit rise as elevation strategy pays off
Frasers has reported an increase in sales and profit across its portfolio as the group’s elevation strategy continues to “drive strong trading performance”.
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NewsCash usage rises for first time in decade
Consumer use of cash grew for the first time in a decade, making up 19% of all transactions, up from 15% in 2021, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC) Payments Survey 2023.
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InterviewQ&A: Deliveroo’s Eric French on becoming more than just a takeaway platform
Following the unveiling of Deliveroo’s new non-food delivery platform, chief operating officer Eric French speaks to Retail Week about what the new service can offer customers, its new partnerships and becoming a destination for last-minute Christmas gifts
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NewsMiniso’s budget beauty and self-care range hits UK
Miniso has launched its beauty and self-care collection in selected UK stores following a successful rollout across its international stores.
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NewsJohn Lewis opens pre-loved luxury fashion pop-up
John Lewis has opened its first pre-loved luxury fashion pop-up with luxury reseller Sign of the Times.
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NewsChristmas retail sales tail off despite early Black Friday boost
UK retail sales growth slowed in November as cautious consumers continue to put off Christmas spending, despite Black Friday sales starting earlier, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.
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NewsCurrys unveils retail media network
Currys has unveiled its first suite of products available through its new retail media network, Currys Connected Media.
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GalleryWilko returns with first store openings in Plymouth and Exeter
Wilko has opened its first new concept stores in Devon’s Plymouth and Exeter as it returns to the UK high street.