All Retail Week UAT articles in October 2024 – Page 9
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NewsAllegations are mounting against former Harrods owner Al Fayed
More women have come forward to say that they were abused by former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed.
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Report StoreGrocery Innovators
Innovation and transformation are essential parts of supermarket strategies
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AnalysisRevealed: The UK’s top grocery innovators and what’s key to their success
As the most competitive retail sector in the UK, nothing comes easy for the grocers, making innovation and transformation an essential part of supermarket strategies as they fight for share of wallet.
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AnalysisFestive face-off: Who will win the health and beauty battle this golden quarter?
With high street giants like John Lewis, Marks & Spencer and Boots upping their beauty game in the run-up to Christmas, Retail Week looks at who is winning the health and beauty battle this golden quarter
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NewsEE has opened a new 'extended reality' experience at flagship store
EE has opened a new extended reality experience in its flagship store at Westfield White City amid an increase in consumer demand for immersive devices like VR headsets.
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NewsAmazon has unveiled new AI tools for shoppers and delivery drivers
Amazon has unveiled new AI shopping guides to improve the customer experience as well as introducing AI-powered tech in delivery vans to cut delivery times.
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NewsTesco has launched ‘store wraps’ and website video ads in retail media push
Tesco has extended its retail media proposition to give brands new ways of communicating with consumers.
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InterviewQ&A: Ingka Centres head of global development explains why all eyes are on India
We spoke to Ingka Centres head of global development Sebastian Hylving to hear what’s planned for the Lykli Noida centre and why India is such an attractive market for businesses right now.
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NewsDunelm is deploying generative AI to improve the online shopping experience
Dunelm is implementing a new generative AI technology on its ecommerce site in a bid to improve customers’ online shopping experience.
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NewsPrimark is opening its first store in Manhattan as US expansion ramps up
Primark has confirmed it will open its first store in Manhattan, New York City, as part of its ongoing international expansion as the value fashion giant targets 60 stores in the US by 2026.
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NewsRevolution Beauty sales and profits have dipped amid ‘transformational year’
Cosmetics retailer Revolution Beauty’s sales and profits have dipped during the first half as it works towards a “return to growth” and ramps up global expansion.
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AnalysisCountdown to Christmas: How many temporary staff are retailers hiring?
It’s October, and that means the Golden Quarter has kicked off. With Christmas coming fast, Retail Week looks at how many temporary staff retailers are recruiting.
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NewsOnline retail sales have grown for the first time in three years
Online UK retail sales saw growth for the first time since 2021 as sales spikes across key categories provided “optimism” for retailers ahead of the peak trading period.
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NewsShein’s UK profits have doubled as sales hit £1.5bn
Fast-fashion giant Shein’s UK profits have doubled year on year and sales have surpassed £1.5bn, exceeding the revenue of rival Boohoo.
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NewsWaterstones starts new Oxford Street chapter with John Lewis opening
Bookseller Waterstones has opened a branch in John Lewis’ flagship store on London’s Oxford Street.
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NewsFrasers has acquired three new shopping centres as it looks to ‘reinvent’ UK retail
Frasers has acquired over 1 million sq ft of retail assets including Princesshay Shopping Centre in Exeter, Fremlin Walk Shopping Centre in Maidstone and The Olympus Centre in Quedgeley.
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NewsGrocers roll back prices on essential items as inflation nudges up
UK grocers have continued to invest in lowering the prices on essential grocery items over the past month as food inflation inched up ahead of the October Budget.
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NewsSaudi Arabia has invested in Selfridges in a new partnership with Central Group
Selfridges majority owner Central Group has announced a new partnership with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) and confirmed the total buyout of Signa Group’s interest in the business.
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InterviewQ&A: Peak Performance CEO on the UK sportswear market and being the coolest ski brand in the world
As Swedish outdoor brand Peak Performance opens its first store in the UK, Retail Week sits down with chief executive Sara Molnar to find out the next steps in the UK and what makes it the coolest ski brand in the world.
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NewsFootasylum has secured a £35m credit facility to fund UK growth ambitions
Footasylum has secured a £35m credit facility as it looks to accelerate growth in the UK.