All articles by Megan Robinson – Page 47
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NewsAmazon will ‘block promotions’ for staff who do not return to office
Amazon has said it will “block promotions” for employees who refuse to come into the office for at least three days a week.
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AnalysisWhat might Avon’s first-ever UK store look like?
Ding dong, Avon’s coming! Cosmetics giant Avon announced this week that it will be opening its first-ever bricks-and-mortar store in the UK within the next two months. Retail Week turned to AI for a sneak peek.
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NewsBlack Friday retail footfall will be ‘subdued’, claims survey
Higher interest rates and inflation will continue to have an effect on consumer spending, warns latest MRI Software consumer report.
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InterviewQ&A: Canopey founder on launching a verified sustainable marketplace
Canopey’s founder Thomas Panton speaks to Retail Week about the launch of its sustainable marketplace, the ways it is eliminating greenwashing and its plans for reaching a varied consumer and retailer audience.
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NewsHammerson in talks to sell stake in Value Retail
UK shopping centre owner Hammerson is reportedly in talks to sell its 40% stake in Value Retail.
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NewsAvon to open its first UK stores
Cosmetics company Avon is set to open its first shops in the UK in its 137-year history.
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NewsRevolution Beauty upgrades full year guidance
Revolution Beauty has upgraded its guidance for the full year as it posted a rise in profit and revenue in the six months to August 31.
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NewsThe Range warns on outlook as sales slip
The Range has reported a decrease in sales and warned of a “severe but plausible downside” that could impact future sales.
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NewsVinted launches verification service for designer items
Online marketplace for secondhand fashion Vinted is launching its item verification service in the UK for designer items.
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NewsWHSmith boss optimistic for festive season as ‘Christmas always comes’
WHSmith chief executive Carl Cowling has said its high street stores are “set up” for an increase in footfall over Christmas.
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VideoWatch: Amazon celebrates friendship in ‘joyful’ Christmas ad
Ecommerce giant Amazon has released ‘Joy Ride’, its UK Christmas ad celebrating life-long friendship.
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NewsExclusive: Shopify adds TrueLayer’s payments app to platform
Open banking payments network TrueLayer has launched its new payments app on Shopify.
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AnalysisGolden quarter: How retailers are preparing for another cash-strapped Christmas
With the macroeconomic environment looking gloomier than ever, we spoke to some of the UK’s biggest retailers to get their take on whether this year’s festive season will be feast or famine.
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VideoWatch: The Works launches first-ever Christmas TV ad
The Works has launched its first Christmas brand campaign including its first Christmas TV ad.
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NewsPoundland expands Pepco fashion offering
Poundland has completed its rollout of new clothing ranges by parent company Pepco Group to 560 stores across the UK and Ireland.
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NewsRetail sales slow as cautious consumers delay Christmas spending
UK retail sales growth slowed in October as households are putting off their Christmas shopping until they can “grab a bargain” over Black Friday, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.
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NewsCurrys research reveals boom in secondhand tech
Research by electricals giant Currys reveals that 36% of Brits are likely to purchase secondhand tech while shopping on Black Friday and for Christmas.
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NewsWilko confirms opening dates and locations for first three concept stores
Wilko has revealed the opening dates and locations for its first three concept stores, due to open before Christmas.
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NewsZalando revises guidance as it posts revenue decline
Online fashion giant Zalando has recorded a decrease in group revenue and is reviewing its guidance as it expects “continued pressure on demand” for the remainder of the financial year.
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VideoWatch: Waitrose celebrates ‘the good stuff’ in new Christmas advert
Waitrose has released its Christmas advert highlighting the role food and drink play in people’s festivities.