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NewsJohn Lewis launches Never Knowingly Undersold Black Friday deals
Department store giant John Lewis has today unveiled its Black Friday deals, all backed by its Never Knowingly Undersold promise.
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NewsAliExpress launches new scheme to match Amazon prices
Global online marketplace AliExpress has launched a new scheme to match and compete with Amazon’s prices.
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FeatureTikTok Shop: why are some retailers yet to take the plunge?
Four years on from TikTok Shop’s launch in the UK, Retail Week explores how it has gone from an entertainment app to a revenue driver, which brands have dived in, and which are worried about the murky waters.
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AnalysisIs GenAI useful on the backend? Amazon says yes
The technology firm was bullish on the potential for Generative AI at its Delivering the Future event in San Francisco last week.
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NewsNew Weird Fish owner plots acquisition spree
The new owner of womenswear retailer Weird Fish is plotting a spending spree as it looks to build a portfolio of leading lifestyle and fashion brands.
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Innovation of the WeekDFS and Pinterest collaborate on gamified shopping experience
Innovation of the Week is a series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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NewsTesco becomes first retailer to roll out bodycams for delivery drivers
Tesco will roll out body-worn cameras to over 5,000 delivery drivers across 100 stores by the end of the year.
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NewsVery Group delivers record earnings after ‘year of real progress’
The Very Group has hailed “a year of real progress” after it posted its highest EBITDA margin recorded in the online group’s 22-year history.
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AnalysisEnd of the search bar? What Walmart’s landmark deal with OpenAI means for retail
Walmart has placed a big bet on the future of shopping through a partnership with tech poster child OpenAI. Retail Week examines the implications of a landmark deal that ‘moves beyond traditional ecommerce’
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NewsDunelm sales increase as it invests in new app
Homewares retailer Dunelm has reported an increase in sales, driven by higher volumes sold and investment in its app.
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NewsTemu to crack down on copycat designs
Online giant Temu is to take stricter action on design plagiarism, Retail Week understands.
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NewsGousto sales jump as it expands next-day delivery
Meal delivery firm Gousto says it has “decoupled from its direct competition”, after reporting 11% sales growth in the first half of the year despite a “flat lining” economy.
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NewsArgos launches annual home delivery subscription
General merchandise retailer Argos has unveiled a 12-month delivery subscription scheme for customers.
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Opinion‘Shein’s pivot to bricks-and-mortar retail marks a turning point’
Shein’s decision to open permanent physical outlets in France shows that digital brands now recognise bricks-and-mortar as essential to future growth. But legacy retailers used to running stores shouldn’t be complacent, maintains Optimum Retailing’s Sam Vise
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NewsMajority of fashion retailers now charging for returns
Three out of four of the UK’s biggest clothing and footwear retailers now charge customers to send back unwanted items, according to new data shared exclusively with Retail Week by Retail Economics.
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NewsFrasers Group expands into agentic AI commerce
Frasers Group has expanded into agentic commerce, allowing Sports Direct, Flannels and Frasers customers to complete purchases through ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini.
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NewsShein braces for Trump tariff hit after profits fall
Shein has warned that uncertainty around new US trade tax rules will weigh on profits after taking a hit from rising costs last year.
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AnalysisHow Very Group, Asda, Co-op and Boots are upping their retail media game
Some retailers have just set up their own retail media networks, while others have been in the game for years.
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InterviewQ&A: Castlery co-founder Declan Ee on bringing the global brand to the UK
Retail Week spoke to global furniture retailer Castlery’s co-founder Declan Ee about his ethos, why there’s plenty to play for in the UK, and why his brand isn’t just another Made.com
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NewsJohn Lewis sets up supplier brands platform to accelerate new launches
Department store group John Lewis has gone live with a new supplier brands platform as it aims to provide customers with more choice, faster.