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AnalysisThe power of search: How retailers can leverage AI in the discovery journey
Search engines are driving £31.4bn in annual non-food UK retail spend, but retailers are underestimating the power search can have on their revenue.
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NewsMonsoon boss urges UK to also close tax loopholes that benefit Shein
Monsoon Accessorize chief executive Nick Stowe has called for the UK to take the same stance as the US and shut tax loopholes that give online giant Shein advantages over UK retailers.
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NewsFrasers Group rolls out Frasers Plus loyalty scheme for Marks Electrical
Frasers has extended its proprietary credit and loyalty offer to online electricals retailer Marks Electrical.
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NewsPandora’s sales and profits have surged
Pandora has reported a “successful” 2024 as sales and profits rose thanks to growth in the US and other markets as it continues to elevate itself to become a “full jewellery brand”.
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NewsSearch engines are driving over £30bn in annual UK retail spend
Search engines are boosting annual UK non-food retail spend by £31.4bn, according to research by Retail Economics and Upp.ai shared exclusively with Retail Week.
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NewsAnother Sephora store is set to open in the UK in summer
Sephora is opening another store in the UK this summer, making this its ninth opening in the country.
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NewsTesco tries out ‘Your Clubcard Prices’ personalised offers
Tesco is piloting a change to its Clubcard Prices loyalty scheme to offer customers bespoke discounts based on their shopping behaviour.
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NewsShein and Temu could be hit by US ban on parcels from China
The US Postal Service has stopped accepting parcels from China and Hong Kong, which is thought likely to impact online giants Shein and Temu.
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Opinion‘Retail media is still evolving, and fragmentation will get worse before it gets better’
As retail media matures, what developments can be expected in 2025? Publicis Media’s Steve Ricketts takes a look
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NewsPoundland body cameras cut incidents of store crime and violence
Value giant Poundland has reported a drop in violence and theft across stores after it deployed body cameras for its employees.
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NewsAmazon has recorded its fastest-ever delivery time for Prime members
Amazon achieved its fastest-ever global delivery speeds for Prime members in 2024, with over 9 billion items arriving on the same or next day.
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NewsAldi to create 1,600 new jobs as store expansion push gathers pace
Aldi is set to create an additional 1,600 store roles this year, as its planned store expansion for the year gathers pace.
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NewsEstée Lauder has reported a drop in sales as it widens job cuts
Estée Lauder Companies has reported a decline in second quarter sales as it announces more job cuts.
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AnalysisFrom Ted to toe: How a brand refresh hopes to put Ted Baker back in fashion
After an exclusive first look at Ted Baker’s first collection relaunched under its wholesale arm ahead of autumn/winter, Retail Week explores if a brand and product refresh can put Ted Baker back in fashion.
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NewsGrocery sales surge driven by promotional and wellness spending
Take home grocery sales in January jumped, driven by a surge in customer spending on promotional products and on healthy food and alcohol-free drinks.
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NewsShein and Temu face challenges due to Trump tariffs
More questions have been raised around Shein’s London listing after president Trump made a move to close a tax ‘loophole’ that has allowed the likes of Shein and Temu to sell cheap products while avoiding tax charges.
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NewsAsda workers on ‘cusp of justice’ in equal pay dispute
Tens of thousands of Asda workers, predominantly female staff, are on the brink of receiving historic payouts after a ruling in the supermarket’s ongoing equal pay case.
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NewsB&Q expands on-demand delivery range with Deliveroo
B&Q has expanded its trial on-demand range with Deliveroo to over 9,000 products, following the addition of five new, larger stores.
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Opinion‘In a split between its travel and high street businesses, where will WHSmith’s name land?’
As WHSmith’s management looks to jettison its high street stores business to focus on its more lucrative travel arm, the future of the brand’s very name seems as turbulent as everything else
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AnalysisIn pictures: How Asda is promoting its Rollback price offensive in-store
The return of Asda’s Rollback prices is a big moment for the grocer as it seeks to regain a once unchallenged reputation for value for money. Retail Week visited Asda’s Stockton supercentre to see how the Rollback launch was executed