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NewsHobbycraft launches new app for customers
Hobbycraft has launched a new mobile app for customers to access thousands of product offerings, exclusive discounts and loyalty rewards.
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NewsMarks & Spencer freezes prices on 140 grocery products
Marks & Spencer has announced a price lock on 140 of its products until after Christmas as well as reducing prices on its cheese and butter, as part of its latest round of value investments.
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NewsB&M acquires 51 Wilko stores
Discount retailer B&M will take over 51 Wilko stores, but a wider rescue deal from HMV owner Doug Putman remains uncertain.
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NewsLidl opens £300m warehouse creating 1,500 jobs
Lidl has announced the opening of its £300m Luton-based regional distribution centre in a bid to continue strengthening its infrastructure in order to “cater for growing customer numbers”.
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NewsMorrisons unveils latest round of price cuts
Morrisons has confirmed it will cut prices on 170 products as part of its eighth round of price reductions launched this year in a bid to help customers “plan their budgets without worrying about price fluctuations” amid the cost-of-living crisis.
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NewsWilko rescue deal ‘in limbo’ over supplier issues
A rescue deal by HMV owner Doug Putman to save collapsed retailer Wilko is reportedly “in limbo” following issues with some of its big suppliers.
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NewsRetail sales increased in August as consumer confidence improves
UK retail sales saw a boost in August as consumer confidence improved, marking the best month for non-food sales since February this year.
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NewsAsda owners questioned by MPs over finances and price rises
MPs have questioned Asda over its finances and ability to help curb price rises and support customers during a cost-of-living crisis.
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NewsM&S expands third-party beauty offering with Estée Lauder fragrances
Marks & Spencer has added Estée Lauder fragrances to its third-party beauty offering as it expands the category to attract new customers, according to The Times.
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NewsOh Polly hails ‘exceptional’ performance as sales boom
Fashion etailer Oh Polly has credited its “exceptional” full-year financial performance to strong revenues and profits following its international expansion progress.
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NewsFootasylum sales rise despite fall in profits
Footasylum has posted an increase in sales, which it credited to strong store performance despite a fall in profits for the full financial year.
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NewsJohn Lewis delays Oxford Street flagship redevelopment
John Lewis has been forced to delay its plans to raise £150m by selling a portion of its flagship store on Oxford Street due to turmoil in the commercial property industry.
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NewsTesco offers body cameras to staff as physical attacks soar
Tesco will be providing body cameras to frontline workers after experiencing an “unacceptable” increase in verbal and physical attacks.
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NewsExclusive: Pepco launches in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Pepco Group is pushing further into Europe by opening its first store in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisThe Disruptors: Nine brands transforming the way shoppers pay
The latest instalment of Retail Week’s Disruptors series showcases the companies making waves in the payments sector.
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Innovation of the WeekInnovation of the Week: Boots to showcase beauty clout with new store format
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts.
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NewsExclusive: John Lewis expands fashion offer with 20 new brands
John Lewis is expanding its fashion offer for autumn/winter 2023 with the addition of 20 new brands to its portfolio, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsNew Look closes in on £100m refinancing deal
Fashion retailer New Look is reportedly in “advanced talks” with Blazehill Capital and Wells Fargo regarding a £100m debt refinancing deal to replace a loan that is set to mature next June.
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NewsExclusive: OnBuy ‘exploring possible synergy’ with Putman to save Wilko
UK-based online marketplace OnBuy is exploring a “possible synergy” with HMV owner Doug Putman as they look to save Wilko, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsExclusive: Superdry cannot afford to get product wrong, warns CFO
Superdry chief financial officer Shaun Wills has said the retailer cannot afford to get its product wrong as it enters the autumn/winter season, after it posted an annual loss of £148.1m.