All articles by Megan Robinson – Page 54
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NewsCo-op extends robot grocery delivery service across Leeds
The Co-op is expanding the roll-out of its autonomous grocery delivery service to cover more areas across Leeds.
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NewsAmazon to open £450m fulfilment centre
Amazon is opening a new £450m fulfilment centre in Wynyard Park, Stockton-on-Tees, which is due to start operating in October.
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NewsTemu accuses Shein of ‘unlawful exclusionary tactics’
Chinese marketplace Temu has said it has been the target of Shein’s “unlawful exclusionary tactics”, adding to the ongoing feud between the online retailers days after a lawsuit was filed.
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NewsCo-op launches ad campaign with focus on member prices
The Co-op has created a new ad campaign to support its membership proposition and the launch of member prices.
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NewsUK inflation drops as prices rise at a slower pace
UK inflation fell across all areas in June to a lower level than predicted as prices rose at a slower pace.
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NewsPret returns to profit driven by subscription service
Pret a Manger has reported its first profit increase since 2018 as strong demand for its subscription service helped the group bounce back.
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NewsHotter Shoes bought by Woolovers in pre-pack deal
Knitwear retailer Woolovers Group has acquired Hotter Shoes in a deal that will see all 421 employees and 27 stores and concessions “transferred across to the purchaser”.
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NewsAmazon strikes spread to second depot
Amazon workers at a second fulfilment centre are set to walk out following the result of a strike ballot.
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NewsOnBuy becomes first marketplace to offer cashback rewards
UK-based OnBuy has become the first online marketplace to offer cashback, with £10m set aside to reward customers as part of the launch.
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AnalysisInside an Amazon warehouse during Prime Day
Amid the ongoing battle between Amazon and the GMB union, Retail Week visits Amazon’s LCY3 fulfilment centre in Dartford, Kent, on one of the ecommerce giant’s busiest days of the year
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NewsPepco revenue rises despite ‘challenging trading environment’
Pepco has reported a growth in revenue despite facing a “challenging trading environment” in April and May across central Europe.
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InterviewQ&A: Flying Tiger Copenhagen’s managing director on standing out in variety
Retail Week speaks to Flying Tiger Copenhagen (FTC) managing director Michael Burke about high street rivals and how business is booming after lockdown
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NewsAmazon mobile users fall ahead of Prime Day as Shein and Temu grow
The number of Amazon mobile users in the UK has fallen by 1 million since the start of the year, while Temu and Shein’s daily mobile users have been growing.
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DataWarm weather drives retail sales in June
Retail sales saw an increase in June as shoppers made the most of the warm weather.
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NewsIceland ‘confident’ about making highest profit for a decade
Iceland has revealed forecasts that show it will make its highest profit for a decade this year.
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NewsBoohoo to take Revolution argument to AIM stock market regulator
Boohoo is making a complaint to the junior stock market regulator as a war of words with Revolution Beauty continues.
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AnalysisWhat Currys and AO results tell us about electricals sector
Two of the UK’s biggest electricals retailers announced their full-year results this week, which revealed a mixed picture for both groups.
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NewsValue retailer OneBeyond opens 100th store
OneBeyond has opened its 100th store in the UK as it looks to accelerate its expansion on the high street.
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NewsHome Bargains adds bakeries to UK stores
Home Bargains has added in-store bakeries to 64 of its stores across the UK with plans to open more over the coming year.
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DataSunny weather provides unexpected boost in footfall
Footfall across all retail destinations saw an unexpected increase due to warmer weather in June.