All articles by Megan Robinson – Page 48
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NewsSainsbury’s sales rise as it continues to ‘invest in customer’
Sainsbury’s has reported a rise in sales that it credits to “consistent investment in our customer proposition” and has increased its guidance for the full year.
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NewsFootfall declines as cost-of-living impact grows
Footfall across all UK destinations fell in October as consumers continued to feel the pressure of the cost-of-living crisis ahead of Christmas.
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VideoWatch: Asda launches Christmas campaign with Michael Bublé
Asda has released its 2023 Christmas advert teaser with singer Michael Bublé in a starring role.
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VideoWatch: Very reveals new brand platform in ‘joyful’ Christmas advert
Very has unveiled its new brand platform “let’s make it sparkle” by releasing a “joyful” Christmas advert.
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AnalysisThe Range: The value variety chain bringing back Wilko
With news emerging that five Wilko stores will be brought back to high streets and retail parks by new owner The Range, Retail Week explores what the value variety retailer has been doing to cement its place as a staple in UK retail
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VideoWatch: Argos debuts Christmas advert with toys at forefront
Argos has released its 2023 Christmas ad featuring returning toy characters Connie and Trevor.
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NewsMiniso sets date for Oxford Street flagship store
Chinese lifestyle retailer Miniso opens its flagship UK store on London’s Oxford Street on November 10.
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NewsWHSmith launches book buy-back service
WHSmith has launched a new book buy-back service where customers can swap their used books for WHSmith e-gift cards.
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NewsAmazon sales increase to beat analyst forecasts
Amazon performed better than anticipated with a sharp rise in sales and income in the third quarter to September 30.
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News‘Challenging’ market conditions hit Very Group results
The Very Group has posted its full-year results, showing relatively flat revenue and a mixed sales performance.
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NewsPoundland to open 75 stores in three months
Poundland is aiming to open or relocate 75 stores by the end of December.
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AnalysisFrom drones to robots: Amazon delivers the future
The idea of humanoid robots and delivery by drones may seem futuristic, but tech giant Amazon is already making inroads in utilising these products. Retail Week visits Amazon’s BFI1 fulfilment centre in Seattle, Washington, to see the new tech in action.
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NewsExclusive: eBay teams up with retailers to tackle furniture waste
eBay has launched the Circular Change Council alongside major retailers to promote circularity and reduce furniture waste.
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NewsAmazon to launch 60-minute drone deliveries in the UK
Amazon is launching ultra-fast drone deliveries for UK customers from late 2024.
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InterviewQ&A: Back Market UK general manager’s mission to eliminate e-waste
Launched in 2014 in France as a marketplace for buying and selling refurbished tech, Back Market has been rapidly growing in the UK since it arrived here three years ago. Back Market’s general manager for the UK Katy Medlock speaks to Retail Week about the brand’s journey so far and fulfilling its purpose to eliminate e-waste.
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DataRanking: The 50 best places to work in retail
Retail has had a tough year, with in-store crime reaching concerning levels, businesses going bust and consumer sentiment low as we trudge through a cost-of-living crisis. On the front line are the retail employees who remain resilient despite a year of redundancies and sometimes appalling abuse
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NewsExclusive: Pets at Home named the best place to work in retail
Pets at Home has topped the table as retail’s number one “best place to work”, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsNext acquires Fat Face for £115m
Next has struck a deal to acquire fashion retailer Fat Face for the value of £115.2m.
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NewsJohn Lewis poaches new property boss from Royal Mail
John Lewis Partnership has named current interim Royal Mail corporate finance director Martin Gafsen as its new director of property.
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NewsWilko website resumes trading under new owner The Range
The website wilko.com has restarted its home delivery for online orders under its new owner The Range.