All articles by Rosie Shepard – Page 12
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AnalysisChanging rooms: Why H&M, Next and Joules are making over the homewares sector
The homewares market has soared over the past two years as housebound consumers sought to redecorate and reimagine their living spaces. Retail Week explores how this trend has shifted the playing field across an already fragmented sector.
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NewsHomebase teams up with Tesco to launch shop-in-shop concept
Homebase has formed a partnership with Tesco to add its DIY products to the supermarket.
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NewsFashion giant Inditex warns of price rises as inflation hits
Zara owner Inditex has introduced price rises across its different brands in line with cost inflation.
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NewsVirgin Wines counts cost of new customer acquisitions as profits fall
Virgin Wines has reported a slight decline in both profits and sales as it invests in new customers and its subscription business.
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NewsDFS sales and profits drop against lockdown boom
DFS has reported a decline in sales and profits compared with strong comparables during the lockdown period last year.
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NewsOcado extends Auchan Retail partnership and expands into Poland
Ocado has signed a deal with Auchan Retail to expand its grocery solutions into Poland.
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GalleryFirst look: Boohoo unveils high-tech laboratory to tackle throwaway culture
Boohoo has opened its own in-house lab to ensure the durability and performance of its garments. Retail Week took a visit to learn more.
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NewsBoohoo sales rise as international business returns to growth
Boohoo has reported an uptick in sales, just days after Sir Brian Leveson made his final report to the board concerning the retailer’s supply chain overhaul.
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NewsJohn Lewis restores staff bonus and ups pay as turnaround strategy gathers pace
John Lewis has reinstated its staff bonus package after the business delivered rising sales and profits this year.
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NewsIkea closes Russia stores and halts sourcing from Belarus
Ikea has closed its stores in Russia and parent company Ingka Group has paused all imports and exports in and out of the country and Belarus in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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NewsH&M and Boohoo suspend sales in Russia
H&M and Boohoo are the latest fashion retailers to stop sales in Russia and Ukraine following the invasion.
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NewsUK grocers join forces to roll out refill stations in sustainability push
UK grocers Waitrose, Ocado, Morrisons and Marks & Spencer have formed a partnership committing to the roll-out of refill stations across their store estates.
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NewsAmazon shutters all bookshops and 4-star stores
Amazon has announced it will close 68 physical bookshops and 4-star stores across the UK and US in order to focus on its grocery and department store concepts.
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NewsAsos asks suppliers to share inflation burden
Asos has written to suppliers to request a 2% discount on ordered goods, Retail Week understands.
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NewsPrimark places bet on bumper summer and sets date for revamped website
Primark has recorded an uptick in sales of summer holiday gear as consumers gear up for a restriction-free season.
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AnalysisProfile: Pets at Home’s new top dog Lyssa McGowan
Pets at Home’s new chief executive appointment came as a shock as she was a name few in the sector were familiar with. What could Lyssa McGowan bring to the role to drive the business to the next level?
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DataData: Consumer confidence hits lowest point in a year as price rise fears grow
Consumer confidence has dropped to its lowest point since January 2021, one of the worst months of the pandemic.
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GalleryStore gallery: Ikea launches £1bn investment in London with pioneering Hammersmith shop
Ikea has opened a first-of-it-kind small-format store in the UK in Hammersmith, west London.
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NewsMarks & Spencer launches tie-up with beauty brand Clinique
Marks & Spencer has partnered with Clinique to sell its beauty and skincare products both in-store and online.
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NewsH&M launches STEM programme to drive ‘sustainability and style’
H&M has partnered with charity Stemettes to encourage women and non-binary people to get into roles in STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths).