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AnalysisDunelm boss kicks off new strategy with job cuts and range rationalisation
Dunelm boss Clo Moriarty has unveiled a new three-year strategy to shift the dial on stubborn pre-tax profit growth. Retail Week spoke to her to discover what the strategy means for the retailer and why it’s starting with job cuts and range rationalisation.
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NewsLidl to invest £10m in EV charging network and rate reduction
Lidl is set to install 100 new rapid EV chargers at its stores this financial year and is cutting its Lidl Plus member tariff.
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NewsMarks & Spencer invests millions in lowering organic food prices
Marks & Spencer is investing over £4m into lowering the prices of its organic range and it also plans to double the size of its food business.
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership to recruit over 10,000 Christmas roles
John Lewis Partnership is recruiting for more than 10,000 roles over the golden quarter across the country.
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NewsThe Range rolls out in-store headsets to improve customer service
The Range is deploying headsets across all of its 283 stores to improve customer service, communication and efficiency, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsClarks strengthens European presence with new French store
Clarks has unveiled its second shop in Paris as it continues its expansion across the country.
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NewsPrimark launches K-Beauty Mini Marts in Pureseoul tie up
Primark has partnered with Korean beauty specialist Pureseoul to introduce an exclusive edit of k-beauty products across selected stores.
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GalleryStore gallery: Korean beauty player Moida opens at Trinity Leeds
Korean beauty retailer Moida has joined the line up at Trinity Leeds, marking its sixth store in the UK.
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InterviewRetailers winning with retail media are the ones that understand their customer
Retail media networks are increasingly being adopted by a range of retailers and brands across grocery, fashion, beauty, and more.
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InterviewThe Entertainer’s Andrew Murphy on Meccano relaunch, new stores and Christmas
Employee-owned The Entertainer is poised to relaunch the iconic Meccano brand, for which it acquired the rights a year ago. As the retailer gears up for the golden quarter, it’s one reason why chief executive Andrew Murphy is confident
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NewsBRC calls for retail ‘Budget boost’ after sluggish August footfall
The British Retail Consortium has called on the government to give retail a “Budget boost” after the secured endured a sluggish August.
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NewsBack-to-school shopping boosts retail footfall
Customers shopping for back-to-school items helped boost retail footfall in August, according to new data.
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GalleryAustralian jewellery brand Harli + Harpa makes UK store debut
Australian jewellery brand Harli + Harpa has made its UK debut in Birmingham’s Bullring shopping centre
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NewsAsda installs digital shelf edge labels across convenience stores nationwide
Asda has installed over 1 million electronic shelf edge labels across its Express convenience stores in the UK as part of its continued investment in technology.
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NewsShop price inflation reaches highest level in two years
Shop price inflation increased to a two-year high in August as summer promotions came to an end, while higher energy and commodity costs fed into prices.
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GalleryB&M opens doors to ‘store of the future’
Value retailer B&M has opened a new-model “store of the future”, featuring innovations such as redesigned layouts and new technology
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AnalysisHas Asda’s turnaround finally turned a corner?
Asda is back in positive sales growth for the first time in two years. Does that mean the retailer is finally turning a corner in Allan Leighton’s turnaround plan?
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NewsSeasalt sees £3m hit from closed US stores
Seasalt decided to shutter its US stores earlier this year, with the discontinued operations having cost the business £3m across its latest financial year.
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NewsMike Ashley says Burnham's 'populist policies' will not help high street
Mike Ashley has written to prime minister Andy Burnham criticising his “recent populist policies” and asked what policies he will implement to help him turn around Harvey Nichols.
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InterviewLefties’ first UK store: Xavier Ruz Riera shows off new shop and discusses expansion plans
Lefties has become one of retail’s most talked about brands as it opens its first UK store in Liverpool. Retail Week met global brand director Xavier Ruz Riera to find out more about the retailer’s plans.