All articles by Megan Robinson – Page 9
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InterviewQ&A: ProCook execs on growing through store expansion, product development and tech
Kitchenware retailer ProCook reported on its full-year results this week, with total revenue increasing 11% to £69.5m and underlying profit before tax soaring 50.9% to £1.5m
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NewsThe Range and Wilko call on landlords to help support store expansion
The Range and Wilko, both parented by CDS Superstores, are calling on landlords to support its acceleration of nationwide store openings.
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NewsSuperdrug unveils first ‘beauty playground’ debuting in London
Health and beauty retailer Superdrug has opened the first of its “beauty playgrounds” with the initial launch at its store in London’s Westfield Stratford.
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NewsHalfords sales rise and profit grows ahead of expectations
Cycling and motoring specialist Halfords has recorded a rise in overall revenue as profit came in ahead of expectations.
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NewsMarks Electrical reports record revenue before pivoting to more premium offering
Marks Electrical has reported record full-year revenue as it now turns its attention to focusing on its offering in the premium segment.
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NewsProCook ‘significantly outperforms market’ as revenue and profits climb
ProCook has said it has “significantly outperformed” the UK kitchenware market as both sales and profits increase.
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NewsRiver Island names locations of upcoming store closures
High street fashion retailer River Island has revealed the locations of the stores it plans to close as part of its restructuring process.
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NewsHomebase to launch its website in Ireland
Home and garden retailer Homebase is set to launch its website in Ireland, allowing Irish customers to shop and browse products online.
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NewsWomen now make up nearly half of retail boardrooms
Women now make up nearly half of retail boardrooms as retailers make strides to improve gender equality, according to a new report from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and the MBS Group.
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NewsTHG partners with firm for new retail media offering
THG Ingenuity and THG Beauty Media have partnered with a firm on a new retail media network, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsSuperdrug makes multimillion-pound investment in own-brand innovation
Health and beauty retailer Superdrug has invested £20m into its own-brand innovation and is encouraging shoppers to make smarter choices when shopping for beauty and wellness products.
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GalleryOasis store debuts in Manchester ahead of reunion tour
The first Oasis store dedicated to the band’s merchandise ahead of their highly anticipated sell-out tour has opened in Manchester
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NewsFlying Tiger teases mass openings across six new markets
Danish retailer Flying Tiger Copenhagen has teased the opening of dozens of new stores across six brand new markets.
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NewsUK retail sales suffer largest monthly fall in 18 months
May saw a drop in retail sales volumes across the UK, making it the largest fall in nearly 18 months, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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NewsAsos becomes latest retailer to close accounts with high returns rate
Asos has closed some accounts from customers who have a high returns rate, becoming the latest retailer to take action on frequent returners.
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NewsSlight boost in consumer confidence due to brighter outlook on economy
Consumer confidence in the UK has edged up in June as sentiment on the economic outlook has improved.
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NewsRefy sales rocket following scaling of operations and market expansion
UK-founded beauty brand Refy has seen its sales and profit increase after a year of “phenomenal growth” in scaling operations and expanding to new markets.
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AnalysisHow AO is planning to keep momentum with products, services, and overhauling mobile
Following full-year results of strong revenue growth and a record profit before tax performance, AO’s chief executive and founder John Roberts talks to Retail Week about its recent performance and the steps it has been taking to cement itself as a trusted, growing retailer.
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NewsBoots CMO departs after four years
Boots’ chief marketing officer is stepping down from his role following a four and a half year stint.
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NewsBoots extends rapid delivery service to midnight across selected stores
Boots is expanding its on-demand delivery service of health and beauty products until midnight across 10 of its busiest stores.