All articles by Ritika Bhoora – Page 23
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NewsSainsbury’s to move to new HQ
Sainsbury’s is set to move its head office after nearly two decades at its current location.
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NewsExclusive: THG orders staff back to office five days a week
Ecommerce giant THG has ordered all its Manchester head office staff to return to the office five days a week, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsMoonpig profits and sales grow
Online greeting cards specialist and technology platform Moonpig reported a growth in profits and sales, despite the challenging macroeconomic environment.
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NewsSuperdrug launches early Sale ahead of Christmas
Superdrug has announced early reductions on Christmas gifting ahead of January as it commits to making the holiday more affordable and accessible to customers.
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NewsGrocery sales to hit £13bn for first time in December
Grocery sales are expected to surpass £13bn for the first time this December as “the scene is set for record-breaking spend through the supermarket tills this Christmas”.
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NewsTHG acquires US skincare brand for $20m
THG, which owns Lookfantastic and Cult Beauty, has acquired skincare brand Biossance from US biotechnology group Amyris Inc for $20m (£15.8m).
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InterviewInterview: Sarah Boyd on bringing ‘Sephora magic’ to the UK beauty market
At first glance, Sephora’s office in the heart of London might look like any other in the city, but upon closer inspection, you’ll find signs that you’re on what the beauty community considers sacred ground.
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InterviewQ&A: Superdrug’s ecommerce director on innovating loyalty
Superdrug marketing, ecommerce and customer director Matt Walburn speaks to Retail Week on spearheading changes in the loyalty scheme market and the journey since the launch of Superdrug Marketplace.
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NewsJust Eat to offer rapid delivery of festive toys
Just Eat has announced that customers will now be able to order toys on demand this festive season as part of its existing tie-up with Asda.
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NewsGrocery price inflation falls to single digit figures
Kantar’s latest data report welcomes a long-awaited food inflation drop to 9.7%. Retail Week discovers “a watershed” moment for shoppers and grocers alike
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NewsWatches of Switzerland sales increase
Watches of Switzerland posted strong sales as demand for luxury watches remains robust despite a difficult consumer environment.
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NewsPrimark profits soar driven by sales increase in all markets
Value fashion retailer Primark posted a rise in profits as sales increased in all markets across the UK, Europe and the US in the full year ending September, 2023.
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NewsMorrisons slashes festive basket prices
Morrisons has cut the prices of 58 popular festive items in its latest investment round, to give customers the best value this Christmas.
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VideoWatch: Debenhams unveils ‘Wonderland is Waiting’ Christmas advert
Debenhams has launched its Christmas campaign, titled ‘Wonderland is Waiting’ and celebrating the magic of the holiday season.
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VideoWatch: Morrisons Christmas ad celebrates with power ballads and singing oven gloves
Supermarket chain Morrisons has gone without Father Christmas this year, with a seasonal advert focused on singing oven gloves and 1980s power ballads instead.
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NewsWickes underlines profit guidance as it grows market share
Wickes has reported an increase in core market share as it remains “on track to meet full-year expectations”.
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NewsCurrys to sell Greek business for £175m
Currys has entered an agreement to sell its Greek business, Kotsovolos, to Greek electricity supplier Public Power Corporation (PPC) as it aims to strengthen its balance sheet and focus on the UK, Ireland and Nordic markets.
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VideoWatch: Boots celebrates joy of giving with new Christmas advert
Boots has launched its Christmas marketing campaign, titled ‘Thank you, Santa’, which focuses on giving joy.
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VideoWatch: Sports Direct launches ‘Dream Big’ Christmas campaign
Sports Direct unveiled its ‘Dream Big’ Christmas campaign featuring some of the country’s biggest sports stars.
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InterviewInterview: Blank Street’s boss Ignacio Llado on perking up the UK high street
Blank Street’s managing director for the UK, Ignacio Llado, speaks to Retail Week about bringing fun back to coffee and challenging the status quo of the big chains