All articles by Ritika Bhoora – Page 6
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NewsGrocery price rises have eased but shopper confidence remains low
Grocery inflation in the UK fell in August but nearly 60% of households remain worried about the rising cost of their shopping.
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NewsJD Sports is closing a major distribution centre risking almost 200 jobs
JD Sports will shut down its major distribution centre in Derby, resulting in just under 200 job losses, the BBC has reported.
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NewsEG Group has increased its profits after strong performances in the US and Europe
EG Group reported growth in profit and sales driven by strong performance in the US and Europe in the three months ending June 30, 2024.
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NewsGymshark drafts in former Farfetch exec as chief people officer
Gym and fitness retailer Gymshark has named Sian Keane as chief people officer to lead its “people strategy, helping transform Gymshark into an international omnichannel company.”
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NewsThe Perfume Shop to hire for 750 Christmas temp roles ahead of the festive season
The Perfume Shop will be hiring over 750 temporary roles from mid-September through to October as it launches its Christmas recruitment programme.
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AnalysisAs Nobody’s Child launches new beauty line, is now the right time for fashion players to branch out?
As Nobody’s Child becomes the latest fashion retailer to expand into beauty, Retail Week finds out if now is the right time to take a share of the beauty market and whether distribution is all it takes to break in.
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NewsHolland & Barrett enters new partnership to help customers shop sustainably
Holland & Barrett has partnered with Provenance, a sustainability data platform to boost transparency and help customers shop sustainably.
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NewsGymshark to open first permanent store outside the UK in Dubai
Solihull-based gym and fitness retailer Gymshark is set to open its first permanent store outside the UK in Dubai as it looks to take the brand global.
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NewsMountain Warehouse snaps up US sports brand in $10m rescue deal
Outdoor specialist retailer Mountain Warehouse has bought US-based Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) in a $10m (£7.6m) rescue deal.
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NewsRetail sector forecast to have a bumper golden quarter
For the first time since 2021, retail is forecast to enjoy a bumper golden quarter as consumers show renewed confidence in the UK economy.
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NewsM&S to trial grab-and-go coffee shops as it takes on rivals like Pret
Marks & Spencer is set to trial more grab-and-go food and drink options in its cafe as it looks to win lunchtime customers from rivals like Pret a Manger, The Telegraph has reported.
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NewsIceland chair calls for change to ‘stupid’ retail crime laws
Iceland chair Richard Walker has called on the government to change “stupid” laws that prohibit retailers from sharing CCTV footage of shoplifters online, The Times has reported.
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NewsLululemon revenue and profits increase driven by boost in international sales
Lululemon has reported an increase in revenue and profit as international sales sprint ahead compared with sales in North America.
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GalleryGo Outdoors has opened biggest outdoor store in Europe in York
JD Sports-owned specialist retailer Go Outdoors has opened the “biggest outdoor store in Europe” at Vangarde Shopping Park in York.
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NewsHalfords bike website had a boost in visitors after Team GB’s cycling success
Team GB’s strong cycling performance at the Paris Olympics has led to a spike in demand for bikes, according to new figures released by Halfords today.
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NewsHobbycraft has been acquired by Modella Capital
Modella Capital, which has backed chains including Paperchase, Tie Rack and Ted Baker’s UK licensing partner No Ordinary Designer Label (NODL), has acquired arts and crafts retailer Hobbycraft.
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AnalysisWhat can retailers learn from Frasers' online rebrand and multi-brand strategy?
As Frasers gives its department store website a makeover to mirror its in-store shopping experience, Retail Week takes a closer look at the strategy behind the move and wonders if other retailers should follow suit?
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GalleryFoot Locker has unveiled its reimagined ‘Home Court’ concept store in New York
US-based sports retailer Foot Locker has re-opened the doors to its flagship store on 34th Street in New York showcasing its new ‘Home Court’ concept.
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NewsIkea is to trial a new resale website to meet the rise in second-hand furniture sales
Swedish furniture giant Ikea is trialling a resale website for customers looking to buy and sell second-hand Ikea products, The Financial Times has reported.
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NewsMike Ashley has appointed his daughter as director of UK retail business
Mike Ashley, who founded Frasers Group has promoted his younger daughter as director of his expanding retail empire, The Times has reported.