All articles by Rosie Shepard – Page 26
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NewsBrexit grace period extension breaks international law, says EU
The European Union has accused the British government of breaching international law as it made a move to extend the grace period for Irish border checks.
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NewsShop prices fall in February as consumers limit spending in lockdown
Shop prices continued to fall in February, reaching the lowest rate of deflation since May 2020.
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NewsIn The Style announces intention to float on AIM
Fashion etailer In The Style is set to float on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange.
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NewsFarfetch records first profit after 12 years
Farfetch has achieved its first-ever positive EBITDA despite a tough year for fashion retailers.
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InterviewInterview: Ikea UK boss Peter Jelkeby – stepping up sustainability and taking on the high street
Ikea’s UK boss Peter Jelkeby on stepping up sustainability and taking on the high street.
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GalleryStore gallery: Tony’s Chocolonely’s Amsterdam chocolate factory
Dutch confectionery company Tony’s Chocolonely has opened an Amsterdam superstore where customers can create their own chocolate flavours.
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NewsPrimark positive over plans for April 12 reopening with 'worst behind us'
Primark finance boss John Bason has said the retailer believes it is “more than likely” it will reopen stores on April 12.
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NewsFormer Tesco boss Matt Davies steps down from N Brown
N Brown chair Matt Davies has resigned from his role with the fashion group, effective from the end of March.
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AnalysisRetailers wary of April 12 timeframe for store reopening
Retailers have voiced disappointment that they will not be able to fully open their doors again before April 12 and concerns about the possibility of the post-lockdown timeframe changing again.
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AnalysisIn pictures: Five sustainable initiatives that will wow you
From leather made from mushrooms to clothes-recycling machines and packaging that can be planted to leave green-fingered shoppers with some flowers and herbs after their purchase, Retail Week explores some of the most awe-inspiring sustainability initiatives in the industry.
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NewsClarks top team exit in boardroom shake-up
Several members of shoe retailer Clarks’ leadership team have resigned from the business.
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NewsTikTok and Shopify partnership extends to UK as Facebook launches shopping tool
TikTok and Shopify have launched a partnership to help retailers and brands connect with new customers, while Facebook has created a rival shopping tool.
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NewsWatch: Asos relaunches Topshop and Topman with denim push
Asos has relaunched its newly purchased Topshop and Topman brands with a two-week social media campaign.
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NewsConsumer confidence boosted in February as vaccine rollout continues
Consumer confidence jumped in February as the UK looks forward to a post-pandemic future.
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Opinion‘Topshop’s Oxford Street flagship should be on Asos’ wish list’
When Asos revealed it had won the battle for the jewel in Arcadia’s crown – Topshop, along with Topman, Miss Selfridge and HIIT activewear – a big question mark was raised over the fate of the retailer’s 214 Oxford Street flagship store.
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VideoFace time: Joules boss Nick Jones on its new homewares acquisition
Joules chief executive Nick Jones explains why now was the right time to acquire homewares, outdoor and gardening retailer Garden Trading.
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NewsRussia’s pound shop to launch London IPO
Fix Price, Russia’s version of Poundland, has set a course for a London stock market listing.
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NewsDunelm’s Will Adderley to sell shares as homewares boom continues
Dunelm’s deputy chair and biggest shareholder Will Adderley is set to reduce his stake in the company.
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NewsDeliveroo targets March 8 for stock market debut
Deliveroo could launch its blockbuster stock market float in as little as three weeks.
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DataData: Shoppers most excited to return to Primark after lockdown
Consumers feel more comfortable now about returning to stores than they did last May, exclusive research for Retail Week has shown, and shoppers are most excited to return to Primark.