All Regions of UK & Ireland articles – Page 18
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NewsFlying Tiger Copenhagen reports ‘record sales’ as it expands into seven new markets
Danish retailer Flying Tiger Copenhagen has posted growth in revenue and sales, as well as seeing its “best quarter ever” in terms of sales for Q4 2023.
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NewsExclusive: Lounge accelerates expansion with debut international store
Underwear retailer Lounge is set to open its debut international store in Germany and continue its UK store rollout with a new opening in Cardiff as it accelerates its bricks-and-mortar expansion, Retail Week has learned.
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NewsGetir close to exiting UK market
Grocery delivery app Getir is said to be preparing to exit the UK market, which could put more than 1,000 jobs at risk.
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NewsIkea owner could bring US food hall concept to UK in ‘not too distant future’
Ikea sister company Ingka Centres is considering a new food hall pilot it debuted in San Francisco in its plans for a Brighton shopping centre, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsMajestic Wine opening first store on Channel Islands
The UK’s largest specialist wine retailer has revealed plans to expand to the Channel Islands as it doubles down on its investment into bricks-and-mortar growth.
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NewsGovernment pledges £55m to combat retail crime
The government has announced it is investing £55.5m in facial recognition technology over the next four years to “help catch perpetrators and prevent shoplifting” in a bid to crack down on retail crime.
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InterviewQ&A: LTK co-founder Amber Venz Box on the power of influencer marketing for retailers
As social media plays a bigger part than ever in the strategies of retailers and brands, LTK co-founder and president Amber Venz Box talks to Retail Week about the power of influencer marketing and how personalisation and trust are vital for success.
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NewsExclusive: Uniqlo unveils 7% staff pay rise and rolls out new benefits
Fashion giant Uniqlo is to increase the hourly wage of its retail staff across the UK by 7%, as well as rolling out a series of new employee benefits, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsKingfisher cautious on outlook as international sales slip
Kingfisher is remaining cautious on its outlook for the next financial year after it saw total and international sales slip.
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NewsPandora names new UK boss and chief commercial officer
Pandora has appointed a new general manager for the British Isles as well as a new chief commercial officer.
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NewsAmazon unveils new ‘Spring Deal Days’ Sales period
Amazon has unveiled the launch of its first spring Sales event, which is due to kick off later this week.
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NewsNet store closures surge across Britain
Net store closures accelerated above 2022 levels in Britain but remained lower than between 2018 and 2021, according to the latest figures from PwC and Local Data Company (LDC).
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AnalysisHow issues around The Body Shop’s IP will shape its future
As The Body Shop’s woes deepen and one of its international businesses after another follows the UK arm into administration, Retail Week takes a look at what role the ownership of the retailer’s IP will play in shaping the brand’s future
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NewsMcDonald’s unveils new uniform in bid to empower employees
Fast-food giant McDonald’s has announced the trial of a new workwear collection for its employees, marking the first change in the company’s uniform since 2016.
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NewsM&S bolsters Nobody’s Child presence with new pop-ups
Marks & Spencer has announced it will open further Nobody’s Child pop-up shops within its stores across the UK, following a successful trial last summer.
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NewsThe Body Shop: full list of store closures
The Body Shop will be closing 75 stores in a phased process over the coming weeks cutting its store footprint to nearly half in the country.
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InterviewQ&A: BP's Joanne Hayward on why food is the future of forecourt retail
As news emerges that BP is rolling out a fresh, made-to-order food pilot across its stores, vice president of convenience Europe Joanne Hayward talks to Retail Week about these new Wild Bean Cafe pilots, the transition to electric vehicles, and how BP is growing its convenience offer.
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NewsRed Sea disruption takes toll on more than half of UK businesses
More than half of UK businesses and manufacturers have seen increased costs and delays to shipments as a result of the ongoing attacks on shipping containers in the Red Sea, according to new research.
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NewsThe Body Shop UK store closures begin as administrators take charge
The Body Shop is set to close approximately half of its UK stores and cut 40% of head office jobs as administrators announced a plan to restructure the business in the country.
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InterviewInterview: Backlash co-founder Katie Peake on making the high street pop again
Following a successful year of developing innovative and exciting pop-up spaces, Backlash co-founder and creative director Katie Peake talks to Retail Week about how pop-ups are revitalising the high street and creating unique experiences for customers and retailers