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• MatchesFashion poaches another Asos exec

  08-03-2023 19:05 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  // MatchesFashion, which is run by former Asos CEO Nick Beighton, has poached another senior executive from the fashion giant
  // To find out more, visit Retail Gazette’s sister site, Charged Retail: click hereMatchesFashion has poached yet another executive from Asos as new boss Nick Beighton, who previously led the fashion giant, looks to his former employer for talent.
  It is the second time Beighton, the former Asos boss, has raided Asos in the last month, having signed up creative direc
  
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• First look: Inside Sephora’s Westfield London flagship store

  08-03-2023 16:13 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  // Sephora opens the doors to its UK flagship in Westfield White City
  // The store houses an extensive product range for beauty junkies of more than over 140 brands including many exclusive to SephoraSephora has returned to the UK after a 17 year absence, opening its new flagship store in Westfield London, White City today to seven-hour long queues.The beauty retailer has unveiled its 6,000 sq ft store housing a range of products from makeup to fragrance, skincare, haircare, and wellness.
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• New In-Depth Market 2023 Report; Home And DIY Retail Sector

  08-03-2023 15:51 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Retail Gazette and ChannelAdvisor’s new in-depth market report points the way forward for the home and DIY retail sector in 2023.
  Featuring interviews and commentary from experts in the sector, this white paper shows how the leading players in this space are optimising their online assets, humanising e-commerce, and investing in the relevant technology to drive growth in a challenging market and economy.
  Find out why astute data analysis, a greater focus on marketplaces, and investing
  
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• 86% of shoppers are looking for better value when shopping online

  08-03-2023 15:29 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  The trends are clear: consumers are looking for value, reliability, a great experience, and they’re finding it online.
  A survey of 9,600 shoppers across the globe, including 750 UK consumers, shows that 86% of people in the UK are looking online for better value when shopping as a result of inflation and only 23% continue to shop with the brand they trust, regardless of price.
  What’s inside?54% of British consumers find better value online than in-store64% Expect to increase their sp
  
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• International Women’s Day: 5 female founders transforming retail

  08-03-2023 09:42 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Today marks International Women’s Day, which provides Retail Gazette the perfect opportunity to highlight some of the talented female founders transforming the sector.
  Sophie Hersan, co-founder, Vestiaire CollectiveVestiare Collective has become one of the most recognisable luxury resale platforms in the world. 
  What started off as a vision in Sophie Hersan’s Parisian apartment, has grown into a £1.2bn business.
  TheB Corp certified platform is one of the market leaders in
  
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• Poundland unveils price comparison campaign against grocers

  08-03-2023 09:07 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  // Poundland launches price comparison campaign as it continues efforts to be an alternative to big supermarkets
  // The discount retailer is comparing its prices with Asda, Morrisons and WilkoPoundland has unveiled a new price comparison campaign as it competes with the big supermarkets for the weekly grocery shop.
  The discount retailer is comparing its prices against those of Asda, Morrisons and Wilko on in-store posters, The Grocer reports.
  One poster claims a saving of £1.95 over Asda o
  
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• Poundland unveils price comparison campaign

  08-03-2023 09:07 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  // Poundland launches price comparison campaign as it continues efforts to be an alternative to big supermarkets
  // The discount retailer is comparing its prices with Asda, Morrisons and WilkoPoundland has unveiled a new price comparison campaign as it competes with the big supermarkets for the weekly grocery shop.
  The discount retailer is comparing its prices against those of Asda, Morrisons and Wilko on in-store posters, The Grocer reports.
  One poster claims a saving of £1.95 over Asda o
  
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• TK Maxx kicks off search for new London stores

  08-03-2023 08:43 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  // TK Maxx has kicked off a search for potential new stores in London, building on its existing 58 shops in the capital
  // The expansion could mean more smaller-format branches are set to openTK Maxx has kicked off a search for potential new locations in London, building on its existing 58 shops in the capital.
  It is reported that various UK retail property agents have been sent a list of locations that the retailer would consider opening in, said the Evening Standard.
  The expansion could mean m
  
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• John Lewis faces tower block protests as it pushes ahead with first build-to-rent project

  08-03-2023 08:41 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  // John Lewis is facing some hurdles over its first build-to-rent project
  // According to local residents, the plan to build 430 flats in towers up to 19 storeys high in Ealing above a Waitrose supermarket is already months behind scheduleJohn Lewis is facing resistance over its first build-to-rent project, with the leader of the local council accusing the department store retailer of “bullying” and raising concerns about the height of its planned tower blocks and the lack of afforda
  
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• John Lewis faces protest over first build-to-rent project

  08-03-2023 08:41 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  // John Lewis is facing some hurdles over its first build-to-rent project
  // According to local residents, the plan to build 430 flats in towers up to 19 storeys high in Ealing above a Waitrose supermarket is already months behind scheduleJohn Lewis is facing resistance over its first build-to-rent project, with the leader of the local council accusing the department store retailer of “bullying” and raising concerns about the height of its planned tower blocks and the lack of afforda
  
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• Tesco forced to cancel thousands of delivery orders after IT glitch

  08-03-2023 08:40 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  // Tesco has been forced to cancel thousands of online orders due to an “intermittent technical issue”
  // Affected customers have been offered an alternative slot or a refundTesco has been forced to cancel thousands of delivery orders and collections after being hit by a nationwide IT glitch.
  The grocer revealed it was forced to cancel “a large number of orders” following an “intermittent technical issue”.
  Customers have been offered an alternative slot i
  
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• Asda celebrates its ‘biggest Ramadan yet’ with 150 new product lines

  08-03-2023 08:24 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  //  Asda is celebrating its biggest Ramadan yet with 150 new product lines
  // The supermarket will also be launching dedicated Ramadan aisles in 150 stores – a 47% increase on last yearAsda has unveiled its biggest Ramadan yet with 150 new product lines launched across all categories as the holy month approaches.
  The supermarket said it is “making it easier for customers to find what they need” with dedicated Ramadan aisles in 150 stores, a 47% increase from last year.
  The
  
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• Kick Game CEO: “I was hired when I was 8 months pregnant”

  08-03-2023 07:56 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Alicia Thompson is leading one of the UK’s fastest growing retailers.
  Kick Game has capitalised on the market for rare and sold-out trainers to become the largest reseller of its kind and it is increasingly opening stores across the UK.
  In just three years, Thompson has spearheaded growth with sales soaring to well over £50m at the end of 2022.
  However, it was a job she thought she had little chance of getting. For when she originally applied for the CFO role, she was eight month pre
  
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• Beans need not mean Heinz: Asda wins Which? taste test

  08-03-2023 07:00
  
  News that cheaper supermarket options can be tastier will please cash-strapped shoppersSupermarket own-label baked beans from Asda and Aldi have beaten famous – and substantially pricier – brands such as Heinz in a Which? taste test.Its finding that cheaper supermarket options can more than hold their own against the most popular brands will be welcomed by financially stretched shoppers trying to find a way to keep a lid on soaring grocery bills. Continue reading...
  
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• Asda baked beans beat Heinz in Which? taste test

  08-03-2023 07:00
  
  News that cheaper supermarket options can be tastier will please cash-strapped shoppersSupermarket own-label baked beans from Asda and Aldi have beaten famous – and substantially pricier – brands such as Heinz in a Which? taste test.Its finding that cheaper supermarket options can more than hold their own against the most popular brands will be welcomed by financially stretched shoppers trying to find a way to keep a lid on soaring grocery bills. Continue reading...
  
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• Under Armour opens flagship store in iconic Battersea Power Station

  08-03-2023 01:00 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Under Armour today opened its latest UK Brand House in the iconic Battersea Power Station. The opening follows record growth figures for EMEA announced last month... View Article
  
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• Townhouse open in London Victoria

  08-03-2023 01:00 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Luxury cult favourite nailcare brand Townhouse has announced the opening of its latest location, Townhouse Victoria. Opening 14th March 2023 and located at 129 Victoria Street,... View Article
  
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• The Entertainer announces Hasbro Gaming cashback initiative

  08-03-2023 01:00 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Shoppers at The Entertainer can receive up to 50% cashback on any Hasbro Gaming products due to a new initiative running on selected dates in March.... View Article
  
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• Property giant acquires Solihull shopping centre

  08-03-2023 01:00 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  M Core, a privately held commercial property portfolio, has acquired Chelmsley Wood shopping centre as it continues its investment drive. Anchored by an ASDA superstore, the... View Article
  
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• Music Magpie shrinks losses

  08-03-2023 01:00 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Music Magpie has seen its full year losses shrink after revenue remained relatively stable at £145.3 million. In the year to 30 November 2022, the company... View Article
  
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• Krispy Kreme showcases ‘Made Fresh Daily’ credentials through free doughnuts offering

  08-03-2023 01:00 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Krispy Kreme is highlighting its ‘Made Fresh Daily’ credentials by offering doughnut lovers the chance to snap up last-minute free boxes of doughnuts at its stores.... View Article
  
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• Jollyes to invest £1 million in expanding vet clinics and other animal services

  08-03-2023 01:00 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Jollyes is to invest £1 million over the next 18 months in boosting its number of in-store vet clinics, grooming parlours and other pet services. Until... View Article
  
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• IWD2023 with Elena Christodoulou, CTS

  08-03-2023 01:00 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  IWD2023 Spotlight: Elena Christodoulou is the UK Country Manager at CTS, one of the largest Google Cloud dedicated partners in Europe. She is responsible for the... View Article
  
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• International Women’s Day: 63% of Trouva boutiques are women-owned

  08-03-2023 01:00 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  As part of International Women’s Day, Trouva has revealed that 63% of the boutiques on its platform are women-owned. To celebrate this, the online marketplace is... View Article
  
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• Claire’s opens new experiential store in Paris

  08-03-2023 01:00 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Claire’s has been celebrating the opening of a new experiential store in Paris. Ushering in a new era of retail for the brand, the shop on... View Article
  
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• Bravissimo move to new HQ in Leamington Spa

  08-03-2023 01:00 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  National lingerie and swimwear retailer Bravissimo has officially opened its new headquarters in Leamington Spa. The multi-channel retailer, which employs more than 700 people, has moved... View Article
  
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