All Retailer strategy articles
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Chart of the WeekHow much does having an M&S or Lidl add to retail park footfall?
For a long time, councils and politicians across the UK have viewed getting a Marks & Spencer store as a status symbol that proves the desirability of the area.
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NewsSuperdry & Co adds Road Jeans to portfolio of brands
Superdry & Co is set to revive 90s denim label Road Jeans as the fashion retailer continues to build a portfolio of much-loved vintage brands, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsInter Ikea CEO: âSales have been stagnant for several yearsâ
Inter IKEA Group chief executive Jakub Jankowski said the business needs to return to growth as demand softens.
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NewsSuperdry & Co secures refinancing for next phase of growth
Superdry has refinanced with Barclays and Bank of America as it shifts âfrom stabilisation to growthâ.
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AnalysisHow Asos is styling its way back to growth
Asos appears to have finally reached an inflection point in its multi-year turnaround plan, as chief executive JosĂ© Antonio Ramos Calamonte proudly declared this morning: âThis year Asos returned to growthâ
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NewsSosandar co-CEO: âWe have never operated in a benign environmentâ
Sosander co-chief executive Julie Lavington has said the trading environment for retail in the UK has âalways been challengingâ.
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NewsAsos returns to profit growth as it continues to strengthen operations
Online fashion retailer Asos has returned to profit growth as it continues to make progress on its turnaround strategy.
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EventsMarketplaces: How AI is changing the retail playbook
Agentic commerce is reshaping the path to purchase, changing how shoppers discover, evaluate and buy products online, with its influence only set to grow.
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NewsLidl Deluxe range passes ÂŁ1bn in sales for first time
German discounter Lidl has announced that its own-brand upmarket Deluxe range has passed ÂŁ1bn in sales for the first time this year, with revenues up ÂŁ100m year-on-year.
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AnalysisWhy David Potts is back for âone last big jobâ at Asda
Former Morrisons CEO David Potts has unexpectedly been named as the new Asda boss. What will he bring to the retailer, and does he have the appetite to complete its turnaround?
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NewsPrimark profits fall as it invests in price
Value clothing giant Primark has reported a decline in full-year profits.
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NewsSports Direct makes African debut with two new stores in Kenya
Through a strategic partnership with Hudson Group, Sports Direct has opened two stores in Kenyaâs capital Nairobi at the Sarit Centre and Galleria Mall.
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NewsMarks & Spencer unveils âlargest foodhall outside of the UKâ with UAE expansion
Marks & Spencer has unveiled plans for a major expansion into the United Arab Emirates, with plans to open five stores in the country over the next 12 months.
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NewsArgos âenergisedâ as earnings rise ahead of sale
General merchandise giant Argos has improved full-year earnings ahead of its sale by Sainsburyâs, Retail Week can reveal.
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OpinionâA stench hangs over Poundlandâs demiseâ
After the value retailer filed an intention to appoint administrators, questions are being asked of owner Gordon Brothers about why it ended up in such a parlous position, says George MacDonald
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NewsAdidas upgrades profit outlook as quarterly sales and profits jump
German sportswear giant Adidas has upgraded its full-year profit outlook, after posting record profits and revenues for the third quarter.
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NewsPoundland files notice of intention to appoint administrators
Value retailer Poundland looks poised to be put into administration, barring any last minute deal.
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NewsAccent Group hits back at Frasers âfinal offerâ
Accent Group, the Australian retail chain, has hit back at the best and final declaration by Frasers Group yesterday, reaffirming its call to shareholders to reject the takeover offer.
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NewsPoundland owner restricts retailerâs access to funding
Gordon Brothers, the owner of Poundland, has limited the value retailerâs access to financing, further raising fears of an administration, Retail Week understands.
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OpinionâGrowth and sustainability donât have to be a trade-offâ
Reaching sustainability goals can be daunting, but changing small habits at all levels of the business can make a difference, maintains Specsaversâ Helen Curran