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NewsJohn Lewis appoints new director of merchandising
John Lewis has appointed Anna Milne as its new director of merchandising.
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NewsMorrisons introduces app to track store staff efficiency
Store staff at Morrisons are facing increased monitoring from management following the introduction of an app that records how long staff take to replenish stock.
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NewsHarrods allocates £60m for abuse victims as store records loss
Harrods has allocated more than £60m in compensation via a redress scheme for the alleged victims of historical abuse.
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Innovation of the WeekOpen AI launches ChatGPT instant checkout with Etsy in the US
Innovation of the Week is a series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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NewsMatalan strengthens senior leadership team to boost turnaround
Matalan has unveiled a series of senior appointments across its product, brand and commercial teams to boost its turnaround efforts, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsTesco and Sainsbury’s go head-to-head over Amazon Fresh stores
Supermarket giants Tesco and Sainsbury’s are battling over a share of the spoils of the former Amazon Fresh convenience store estate, Retail Week understands.
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NewsThe Cotswold Company being prepared for sale
The Cotswold Company is being prepared for sale by its private equity owners, according to reports.
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Opinion‘The Labour Party Conference offered moments of political clarity and economic ambiguity’
The Labour conference in Liverpool shows that some of retail’s demands are breaking through to government, writes Helen Dickinson. But it also reveals that Labour’s priorities lie in fighting off the rise of Reform, not focusing on business
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NewsAsos launches creator-led live shopping
Asos has introduced live shopping on its mobile app, allowing customers to purchase products through live or on demand video content.
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NewsWaitrose boosts London network with multi-million pound investment
Waitrose has boosted its commitment to the capital with a multi-million pound investment in its store network.
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NewsConsumer confidence in the economy falls to its lowest level this year
Consumer confidence in the UK economy fell in the last quarter, making this the lowest point so far this year.
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AnalysisThe fight before Christmas: Tesco boss Murphy gears up for a very festive price war
In the looming shadow of a late autumn Budget which is filling businesses and consumers with dread, Tesco boss Ken Murphy is also predicting a price war before Christmas.
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NewsBack Market opens its first ever physical store in major city
Back Market, a marketplace for refurbished electronics, has opened its first-ever physical retail store in a major US city.
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NewsNew Deliveroo CEO named after DoorDash deal completes
The founder of Wolt, a business acquired by DoorDash in 2022, has been named as the new chief executive of Deliveroo, after its acquisition by American giant DoorDash was completed yesterday.
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NewsUK retailers to get business rates reprieve at Budget
UK retailers are set to escape being whacked with a higher business rates tax band at the coming budget, after the sector said higher charges would drive further inflation for customers.
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GalleryGallery: Inside Fortnum & Mason’s first store outside of London
Legendary Picadilly department store Fortnum & Mason has opened its first store outside of London at Bicester Village in Oxfordshire.
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Opinion‘Despite AI solutions revolutionising efficiency, retail will always be about people’
As the Fashion Retail Academy celebrates its 20th anniverary, Charlotte Hardie considers what the next 20 years could bring, particularly the impact of AI on the industry and its people
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NewsShein plots first permanent stores in France
Shein is set to make its first permanent brick-and-mortar debut next month, with a host of “shop-in-shops” across France.