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NewsMiniso posts growth driven by global store expansion
Chinese general merchandise retailer Miniso has posted growth in revenue and profit as it continues to roll out stores at home and abroad.
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NewsGreetings card retailers respond to Royal Mail takeover bid
The Greetings Card Association, which represents more than 500 card businesses, has called for the interest of its members to be safeguarded as Royal Mail considers an offer for a takeover from EP Group
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NewsNatura &Co losses widen as it explores ‘potential separation’ of Avon
Brazilian cosmetics giant and former owner of The Body Shop Natura &Co has posted widening losses as Avon International sales continued to fall in the first quarter of the year.
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Opinion‘UK food security can’t be safeguarded without a functioning border agreement’
Both major political parties agree that UK food production is in crisis, but neither is addressing the elephant in the room: Brexit and the border between the UK and EU, says Hugh Radojev.
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AnalysisCan a Shein float turn around retail’s IPO fortunes?
As Shein accelerates preparations for a blockbuster London IPO, Retail Week looks at how other retailers have fared since going public.
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NewseBay creates new resell feature to boost pre-loved fashion sales
eBay has launched a new “resell on eBay” feature to allow users to list their clothing on the website in a couple of clicks.
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NewsBurberry underperforms and warns of headwinds in luxury slowdown
Burberry has underperformed financially as it struggled with tepid demand for luxury clothing and accessories, and warns of more pressure to come.
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NewsTesco boss Ken Murphy’s pay deal doubles
Tesco CEO Ken Murphy has seen his pay packet more than double to almost £10m for the last year.
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NewsPM to launch food security index and support British farming
The prime minister has promised to launch his food security index to farmers, as extreme bouts of wet weather this spring have raised issues around British food security.
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NewsSofa-in-a-box brand gets £10m boost to go global
Swyft has received a £10m investment from UK-based Sleep Brands Limited to take the sofa company into new markets.
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NewsAngling Direct posts ‘record’ UK performance
Specialist retailer Angling Direct has reported a rise in sales and market share as it achieved “record UK revenues” in the full year ending January 31, 2024.
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NewsZalando names new co-CEO as part of leadership shake-up
International fashion giant Zalando has announced a string of changes to its top team, to ensure “the effective execution” of its updated strategy, from September 1, 2024.
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NewsOnline spending growth slows as BNPL plateaus
Online spending in the UK in April increased 1.5% year on year to £8.1bn, but spending growth has slowed for the third consecutive month.
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NewsWalgreens gauges interest in Boots among potential buyers
The American owner of Boots, Walgreens Boots Alliance, is understood to be reaching out to potential buyers of the UK health and beauty giant.
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NewsGreggs posts like-for-like sales rise as it ‘builds capacity for further growth’
Greggs has made a strong start to the new financial year and is investing to power future growth.
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NewsCurrys to beat profit guidance after ‘strong finish to year’
Electricals specialist Currys expects annual profits to come in ahead of expectations after returning to like-for-like growth at group level.
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GalleryFinisterre unveils biggest store yet in Covent Garden
Cornwall-based outdoor apparel retailer Finisterre has opened the doors to its newest flagship store in Covent Garden, London.
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InterviewQ&A: Iceland head of IT on how tech tie-up is improving in-store security and efficiency
As crime continues to plague the retail sector and staff efficiency becomes more important than ever, Iceland head of IT development Emma Tysoe and Olivia Robinson, head of UK and EU sales at retail communication provider VoCoVo, speak to Retail Week about how their in-store tech partnership is driving efficiency and creating a safer workplace for colleagues and customers alike.
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AnalysisCan The Body Shop survive without B Corp certification?
As The Body Shop stands to lose its B Corp status, Retail Week looks at whether the certification makes any difference to commercial success
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NewsUnion confirms strike dates at Asda Brighton supermarket
Supermarket workers at the Asda Brighton Hollingbury store have announced strike dates as they prepare to walk out for the first time.