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NewsPinterest invests in new London office as part of ânew era of shoppingâ vision
Pinterest has opened a new Oxford Circus destination to drive the groupâs strategy for a ânew era of shoppingâ, where it can serve as a digital shop window for brands and spark inspiration for consumers.
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AnalysisAs Sainsburyâs sells Argos can the general merchandise business finally thrive?
The Argos experiment is finally over at Sainsburyâs â and at a massive write-down from what the supermarket giant spent on it. Retail Week analyses what it means for Argos moving forward.
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AnalysisBritish Land pitches retail parks as omnichannel winners on in-store shopping gains
One of the UKâs largest retail park owners says fresh CACI data showing a rise in in-store transactions underlines that the out-of-town format is best placed for retailersâ omnichannel operations.
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NewsDate of first Lefties store opening revealed
The date for the long-awaited opening of Leftiesâ first UK store at the Liverpool One shopping centre has been confirmed.
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NewsLondon Designer Outletâs new AI assistant drives double-digit surge in page views
London Designer Outlet, based in north Londonâs Wembley Park, has seen a double-digit rise in page views since launching its new AI assistant, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsMajestic opens new store as part of a ÂŁ4m investment
Majestic has begun its rollout of new stores as part of a ÂŁ4m investment, with the first store opening in South West England.
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NewsHammerson launches equity raise to help fund Manchester Arndale acquisition
Institutional landlord Hammerson has this morning launched an equity raise to help cover the costs of its ÂŁ218m acquisition of a 50% stake in Manchester Arndale.
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NewsPets at Home sales rise as turnaround gathers momentum
Total group sales at Pets at Home climbed in the first quarter, as the retailerâs turnaround continued to gather momentum.
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NewsOliver Bonas to open first retail park stores
Oliver Bonas is set to open stores within retail parks for the first time, Retail Week can reveal.
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OpinionâBusiness rates change makes minimal difference to overall high street healthâ
By creating a system that protects one type of venue while leaving neighbouring retail spaces burdened, the government risks undermining its own local growth initiatives, believes retail and property adviser JDM Retailâs Jonathan De Mello
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AnalysisIced matcha and new heatwave hits power Greggs store growth
Has the UK reached peak Greggs? Not likely. Rising sales and profits off the back of matcha sales, new salads and cutting costs are driving the next phase of Greggs physical store expansion plans
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FeatureHow Ted Baker is rebuilding its high street empire
Ted Baker has had quite the ride on the British high streets during its nearly 40-year reign
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NewsMorrisons rolls out AI smart trolleys in UK first
Morrisons has become the first UK retailer to deploy Instacartâs AI-powered smart trolleys in one of its stores.
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NewsGames Workshop reports ârecord yearâ as sales and profits rise
Games Workshop, owner of the Warhammer brand, has posted an uplift in annual sales and profits.
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NewsShop price inflation falls despite mounting cost pressures
Shop price inflation fell in July as retailers competed to keep prices low during sweltering temperatures and with the World Cup on.
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Chart of the WeekThe data showing Andy Burnhamâs challenge in reviving the high street
Andy Burnham has pledged to revive Britainâs struggling high streets, but after a decade of decline, delivering on that promise may prove difficult.
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NewsMango revenues jump ahead of global fashion market
Spanish fashion giant Mango reported half-year revenues increasing ahead of the global fashion market, which it said underpinned its âstrong value propositionâ.
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NewsLefties launches online in the UK ahead of store opening
Lefties has launched online in the UK ahead of its debut store opening in Liverpool One next month, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsHolland & Barrett hires undercover detectives to combat shoplifting
High street health and wellness retailer Holland & Barrett has deployed undercover detectives in stores to fight against shoplifting and violence.
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NewsWaitrose explores newer store formats for better customer choice and flexibility
Supermarket chain Waitrose has said it is putting âchoice at the heartâ of expansion plans as it explores newer formats.