All Retail Week UAT articles in November 2023 – Page 5
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NewsM&S awarded judicial review of Marble Arch store plan
Marks & Spencer has won a legal victory as it seeks to replace its Marble Arch flagship with a new store and development.
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GalleryIn pictures: Fragrance Shop showcases UK’s first ever ‘AI creation machine’
The Fragrance Shop has opened a new Oxford Street flagship, featuring the UK’s first-ever AI fragrance creation machine.
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NewsRetail reliant on strong Black Friday after slow start to festive season
The retail sector is pinning its hopes on strong performance over the Black Friday weekend after a disappointing start to the festive trading season in terms of ecommerce performance.
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NewsPoundland launches first-ever Black Friday event
Poundland has opened its first Black Friday event, with deals available both online and in stores.
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NewsExclusive: Secret Sales bolsters leadership team with new executives
Premium non-full-price marketplace Secret Sales has named Matalan executive Chris Lacey as chief digital officer and Alex Adamson as chief marketing officer, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsHalfords targeted for merger by van rental firm
A reported merger bid for Halfords by van rental group Redde Northgate has been dismissed over a price disagreement.
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NewsMusicMagpie in sale talks with The Body Shop buyer
Music Magpie is in “early-stage discussions” with potential buyers as it seeks a private sale.
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NewsWalgreens to pay £1bn to offload Boots pension scheme
Walgreens is considering a hefty payout to offload the Boots pension scheme and reinvigorate shelved plans to sell the retailer.
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Innovation of the WeekAmazon teams up with Meta and Snap for seamless social shopping
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts.
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AnalysisRetail Horizon 2024: How can retailers accelerate efforts to tackle climate change?
As retailers grapple with meeting long-term environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) targets, while at the same time balancing costs and profitability for shareholders, consumer behaviour has shifted during the cost-of-living crisis.
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AnalysisRetail Horizon 2024: Sustainability
Retail Horizon 2024 is Retail Week’s exclusive strategic toolkit for subscribers.
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VideoWatch: Tesco captures excitement of lead-up to Christmas in new ad
Tesco has unveiled its new Christmas advert for 2023, capturing the excitement of the lead-up to the big day.
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GalleryFirst look at Flannels’ ‘revolutionary’ new flagship
Flannels has opened a new luxury flagship store in the Metrocentre shopping centre in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, which promises to be “the UK’s leading destination for new luxury”.
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NewsAmazon reveals it will sell cars online next year
Amazon has announced a strategic partnership with Hyundai to sell cars online in the US from next year.
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NewsNext eyes warehouse closure, putting 780 jobs at risk
Next is set to close its warehouse in Bradford next September, putting 780 jobs at risk as part of plans to “expand its facility in South Elmsall” upon closure of the site.
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NewsRetail sales decline ‘does not bode well’ ahead of Christmas
Retail sales fell in October to their lowest level since the February 2021 lockdown as the cost-of-living crisis combined with wet weather took its toll on retailers, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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VideoWatch: Majestic showcases ‘story behind every glass’ in Christmas ad
Specialist wine retailer Majestic has unveiled its Christmas campaign titled “There’s a Story Behind Every Glass”.
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AnalysisWhat next for Hotel Chocolat after its sweet £534m deal with Mars?
Hotel Chocolat founder Angus Thirlwell says the surprise deal with Mars represents a “meeting of minds”, but after a torrid year what will the acquisition mean for the retailer?
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Opinion‘The Body Shop could be a lean, green retail machine once again’
One of retail’s great disruptors, The Body Shop under new ownership has a chance to win over a new generation of consumers
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AnalysisIs buy now, pay later worth the risk to retailers?
As fashion giant Asos recently introduced restrictions on its buy now, pay later services in a bid to improve profitability, Retail Week explores if retailers are moving away from or leaning into pay later credit services, and what this means ahead of the festive season.