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GalleryZara reopens flagship Manchester store with ‘the most advanced technology’
Fashion retailer Zara has reopened its flagship store in Manchester, showcasing its latest store concept with the “most advanced technology”.
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NewsClaire’s warns store managers to expect bailiffs as US bankruptcy impacts UK trading
Embattled retailer Claire’s has warned managers of its UK stores to expect bailiffs turning up to recover unpaid debts, Retail Week understands.
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NewsCurrys unveils rebrand and expansion of its business division
Currys has launched a rebrand and expansion of its B2B division, Currys Business, as its customer numbers continue to grow.
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NewsM&S resumes click and collect following cyberattack
Marks & Spencer has brought back its click-and-collect service after it was paused following the cyberattack that struck the company in April.
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Opinion‘As it wins approval for restructuring, River Island still faces fundamental questions’
Any restructuring of River Island will only be a small step towards recovery. The retailer needs to find its sense of purpose, believes George MacDonald
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NewsRiver Island secures lifeline after High Court approves restructuring plan
River Island has successfully secured High Court approval for its restructuring plan, providing a crucial lifeline for the embattled chain as it works to transform its business model.
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NewsCurrys launches new AI tool for store staff
Electricals retailer Currys has partnered with an intelligence management platform to launch a new AI tool for store staff.
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NewsBershka opens Manchester flagship with augmented reality mirrors
Fashion retailer Berskha has opened its new flagship in Manchester, equipped with augmented reality (AR) mirrors.
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GalleryFirst look: John Lewis kicks off beauty halls makeover alongside Rihanna tie-up
Department store group John Lewis has opened the doors to a new-look beauty hall that will be rolled out across the business and which it described as representing “a new era” in the category
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NewsCo-op boss Matt Hood: I’d like to open 300-400 ‘On The Go’ format counters
Co-op Food chief executive Matt Hood has ambitions to open up to 400 hot food counters from its ‘On The Go’ micro store concept, and convert a number of existing Co-op stores to the new ‘next gen’ format.
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InterviewQ&A: Matt Hood tells us about Co-op’s latest micro store format
The Co-op has unveiled ‘On the Go’, a new format with a new product offer in stores less than a quarter of the size of its typical locations. Following the opening of its first micro store in Solihull, Co-op Food chief executive Matt Hood speaks to Retail Week about the international inspiration behind the concept, why now is the right time to launch, and how these stores could reshape Co-op’s approach to convenience retail
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DataData: Retail worker wellbeing slides after ‘Awful April’
Since April, worker satisfaction has declined across all 15 measures that the Retail Trust uses to gauge employee wellbeing and happiness at work.
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NewsCrunch high court ruling to decide River Island’s future delayed
River Island will have to wait to see what the future holds for the business as the final ruling has been moved to a different date.
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NewsProtein Works opens new £10m headquarters in Liverpool
UK-based health and nutrition brand Protein Works has officially opened its new headquarters in Speke, Liverpool.
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NewsAldi to open one new store a week until the end of 2025
Discounter Aldi has announced plans to build one new store per week on average until the end of the year, including new locations in Fulham Broadway and Shoreditch.
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InterviewTheo Paphitis: I’ve owned Ryman for 30 years, and this is what I’ve learned
Three decades ago, entrepreneur Theo Paphitis bought stationer Ryman out of administration. He built the business up and became one of the UK’s most recognisable businesspeople, but Covid almost killed Ryman.
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NewsRab expands US presence with new store
Derbyshire-based outdoor brand Rab has moved its only US location to a larger space in Denver, Colorado, marking a significant milestone in their US operation.
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NewsMango opens first Scottish teen store as youth concept expansion accelerates
Mango has opened its first dedicated youth format store in Scotland, as it plots to accelerate the expansion of its teen concept in the UK.
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GalleryStore gallery: Roadchef’s first Farm Shop ‘marks shift in motorway shopping’
Motorway services group Roadchef has opened its first Farm Shop, specialising in local produce.
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NewsTycoon Paphitis sets sights on Ryman Design expansion
Retail entrepreneur Theo Paphitis aims to build his fledgling Ryman Design fascia into a 30-store portfolio, Retail Week can reveal.