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AnalysisManifesto cheat sheet – what are the parties promising retail?
The seven major UK parties have now released their manifestos. Retail Week has waded through the documents so you don’t have to
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NewsShopify launches new platform with bigger and better AI
Ecommerce giant Shopify has unveiled what it calls its “most unified, most intuitive, most powerful platform yet” as part of its latest products and innovations showcase.
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NewsIceland launches first ever ‘supermarket manifesto’
Frozen food specialist Iceland has launched a UK grocery first ‘supermarket manifesto’ ahead of next week’s general election.
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InterviewAustin Cooke: The MD leading Poundland's makeover
From buying up Wilko units to an intensive store transformation programme and digital developments, Poundland has had a busy few years. Managing director Austin Cooke tells Retail Week why there’s no room for complacency when it comes to customer experience
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NewsShein’s blockbuster London float in doubt
Shein may pull the plug on its highly anticipated £50bn London float amid growing criticism of the Chinese giant’s business practices in the UK, it has been reported.
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NewsJohn Lewis is ‘back on track’ insists outgoing chair
Sharon White, the outgoing chair of John Lewis Partnership, has insisted the retailer is “back on track” and “more fit for the future” after her tenure, allowing it to spend more money on Waitrose and move into the c-store market.
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NewsTHG and Frasers launch Ingenuity tie-up
THG and Frasers have today announced a multi-year partnership on the health and beauty giant’s Ingenuity platform.
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InterviewB&Q and Boots directors offer updates on AI investments
Recognised as ‘AI Adopters’ in Retail Week’s eponymous report, senior leaders from the homewares and beauty sectors lift the lid on their business AI strategies and the transformational tech generating real returns.
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Innovation of the WeekMoonpig develops AI tools to keep customers coming back
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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NewsScandinavian outdoor retailer makes UK debut
Scandinavian outdoor brand Peak Performance is making its UK debut with a flagship store in Covent Garden.
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NewsHirestreet ramps up AI use to predict summer rental demand
Rental marketplace Hirestreet is ramping up its use of artificial intelligence (AI) to forecast demand for summer fashion this year.
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NewsCard Factory chair faces concerns from shareholders
Card Factory is set to engage with shareholders to “fully understand concerns” over the retailer’s chair after almost a quarter of them voted against his re-election at its annual general meeting (AGM).
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NewsRetail sales bounced back in May, says ONS
UK retail sales grew in both volume and value across most sectors in May as fashion and furniture bounced back from the damp month of April.
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DataConsumer confidence is inching up, but are they ready to spend big?
The latest GfK consumer confidence figures are out and show that shoppers are beginning to feel more optimistic about their economic situations
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NewsSpace NK offloads US wholesale arm amid sale rumours
Space NK has sold its US wholesale arm to beauty platform PCA Companies as rumours swirl of a possible sale of the premium beauty chain, according to WWD reports.
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Opinion‘Election won’t make much difference to blighted town centres like Middlesbrough’
Empty shops, high crime and a lack of opportunity – no wonder retailers have deserted town centres such as Middlesbrough. There are plenty more like it. Sadly, the general election won’t make much of an immediate impact, believes George MacDonald
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NewsExclusive: The Body Shop owes Natura £15m in unpaid bills
The Body Shop has racked up £15m in debt over unpaid bills to its former owner Natura &Co, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsLabour resists calls to close tax loophole used by Shein
Labour is reportedly resisting calls to close a tax loophole exploited by fast fashion brand Shein as it plots its London IPO.
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NewsSainsbury’s sells banking to NatWest to focus on retail
Sainsbury’s Bank has been sold to NatWest as the grocer withdraws from a number of financial services to focus on its retail business.
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NewsAsos tells staff virtual meetings are ‘detrimental’ to performance
Asos staff have been warned that online meetings have a ‘detrimental’ impact on performance and that those disobeying its flexible working rules will face disciplinary action.