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• Pets at Home hires Asda exec as operations director

  07-06-2023 18:00 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  // Pets at Home has hired Steve Shirley as its new operations director for retail
  // Shirley said: “I can’t wait to get started and meet as many of my new colleagues as possible”Pets at Home has hired ex-Asda exec Steve Shirley as its new operations director for retail, completing the company’s senior retail leadership team.
  Shirley spent 30 years with Asda, most recently serving as vice-president for wholesale and convenience. He will be responsible for all 457 Pets at H
  
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• My skin colour makes me a target in shops | Letter

  07-06-2023 17:48
  
  One reader says their mental health has been affected by security following them aroundI read your article on shoplifting (‘One guy uses us like a larder’: the British shoplifting crisis – as seen from the tills, 1 June) and the letter in response (6 June), and I want to share a perspective from the other side of the coin. I understand the challenges that retail stores face, and I don’t dispute the need for vigilance. Still, my experiences as a minority ethnic customer ha
  
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• Seasalt “proud” of full year performance as sales and profits surge

  07-06-2023 17:06 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  // Seasalt posts sales and profits boost for the full year to January 29, 2022
  // Chief executive Paul Hayes hailed the “outstanding performance” and highlighted ongoing opportunity for growth Seasalt sees in the online marketCornish lifestyle retailer Seasalt has announced sales and profits spike for the full year to January 29, 2022, hailing its “outstanding” performance both online and in-store.
  The retailer posted a 39% increase in profit before tax at £6.5m, up
  
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• Seasalt has ‘outstanding’ year as sales and profits surge

  07-06-2023 17:06 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  // Seasalt posts sales and profits boost for the full year to January 29, 2022
  // Chief executive Paul Hayes hailed the “outstanding performance” and highlighted ongoing opportunity for growth Seasalt sees in the online marketSeasalt full-year sales and profits have spiked as it celebrated the “outstanding” performance both online and in-store.
  The retailer posted a 39% increase in pre-tax profit to £6.5m in the year to January 29, 2022.
  Sales soared 38% to £9
  
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• Seasalt hails ‘outstanding’ year as sales and profits surge

  07-06-2023 17:06 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  // Seasalt posts sales and profits boost for the full year to January 29, 2022
  // Chief executive Paul Hayes hailed the “outstanding performance” and highlighted ongoing opportunity for growth Seasalt sees in the online marketSeasalt full-year sales and profits have spiked as it celebrated the “outstanding” performance both online and in-store.
  The retailer posted a 39% increase in pre-tax profit to £6.5m in the year to January 29, 2022.
  Sales soared 38% to £9
  
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• Inditex: Marta’s charter is to grow like it is going out of fashion

  07-06-2023 16:49
  Scale helped the Spanish clothing retailer lift margins despite inflationary pressures
  
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• In pictures: John Lewis rolls out new kidswear concept in Oxford Street flagship

  07-06-2023 16:38 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  // John Lewis unveils new kids trail design concept in its Oxford Street store
  // The fourth floor features a reading corner, themed play areas and monster huntsJohn Lewis has revamped the childrenswear department inside its Oxford Street flagship with a new kids trail design concept.
  The fourth floor has been given a playful makeover and features a monster hunt, reading corner and interactive play areas as well as an expanded range of children’s clothes and toys.Subscribe to Retail G
  
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• Amazon & Walmart SEO Guide: Striking Gold For Sellers!

  07-06-2023 15:09 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Landing on the first search results page of Amazon or Walmart is like striking gold for sellers. And quality content is a big part of how you do that.
  In this guide, we’ll explore the specific differences in content requirements for product page listings on Amazon and Walmart. We’ll also discuss the particular quirks of each of their search algorithms and what drives greater product discovery and traffic.
  Download the Amazon & Walmart SEO guide and discover:Amazon=strict father,
  
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• Discover The 2023 Home & Garden Top 50 Ecommerce Report

  07-06-2023 15:06 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Research conducted by Fluid Commerce and Salesfire reveals which Home & Garden retailers are excelling at ecommerce, and which are at risk of falling behind.
  Download the Home and Garden Top 50 Ecommerce Report and discover:Who is leading the pack
  How to create the perfect product page
  What tech tools the market leaders are using
  How to boost your trust signals
  PLUS inspiring examples of ecommerce excellenceThe report analyses and scores 50 Home & Garden Magento and Adobe Comme
  
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• Retail Media Summit – Insights From BCG, Amazon And ChannelAdvisor

  07-06-2023 14:52 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Do you want to boost your e-commerce performance and profitability with retail media?
  If so, you won’t want to miss this exclusive retail media summit hosted by ChannelAdvisor, the leading e-commerce platform for brands and retailers.
  Join us on Wednesday, 7th of June, in London, for a half-day event with industry experts from Amazon, Boston Consulting Group and ChannelAdvisor. You’ll gain insights and actionable advice on how to navigate the rapidly evolving retail media landscape i
  
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• Zara owner Inditex boosted by strong sales of summer clothes

  07-06-2023 14:24
  Spanish group now fourth most valuable clothing retailer by market capitalisation
  
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• Foot Locker to offload Marble Arch store

  07-06-2023 13:12 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  // Foot Locker is attempting to offload its Marble Arch store after poor trading at the shop
  // The sportswear company opened the store in 2018, which is thought to still have five years remaining on its leaseFoot Locker is marketing its shop in Marble Arch following poor trading at the store.
  The two-storey shop opened back in July 2018 and had a rent of £1.9m each year. The London based store is also thought to still have five years remaining on its lease, Drapers reports.
  The business i
  
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• In pictures: Inside River Island’s new concept store at Trafford Centre

  07-06-2023 11:07 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  // River Island opens its new Trafford Centre concept store
  // Taking over the ex-Topshop unit, the 21,000 sq ft space includes interactive fitting rooms and self-service tillsRiver Island has opened the doors to its brand-new concept store inside Manchester’s Trafford Centre.
  The 21,000 sq ft space located on the top floor of the former Topshop unit offers design-led womenswear clothing, accessories and the retailer’s denim range. It also stocks menswear and kids clothing.Subsc
  
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• Sainsbury’s expands Nectar Prices into new categories

  07-06-2023 10:41 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  // Sainsbury’s rolls out Nectar Prices to cover dairy and bakery products
  // The change means there are now over 900 products available through the grocer’s loyalty schemeSainsbury’s has expanded its Nectar Prices initiative launched back in April to now offer discounts on dairy and bakery products, both in-store and online.
  The change means there are now over 900 products available through Nectar Prices, spanning a range of categories, including health and beauty, confect
  
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• Zara owner Inditex’s profits continue to soar as it eyes ‘strong growth opportunities’

  07-06-2023 09:17 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  // Inditex posts an increase in profits and sales in its first quarter
  // The Zara owner credited it to a positive performance across “all geographical locations”Zara-owner Inditex has reported a better-than-expected 54% rise in first-quarter profit, as sales kept pace after a strong 2022, when it outperformed other retailers amid the cost of living crisis.
  The world’s biggest fashion company which owns brands including Zara, Bershka and Pull&Bear, posted a 14% ri
  
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• Asos suppliers sever ties as insurance and profit fears grow

  07-06-2023 09:01 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  // Asos suppliers sever ties with the business as its credit insurers remove cover
  //  Last week the retailer was relegated from the FTSE 250 indexAsos’ suppliers have begun cutting ties with the embattled online fashion retailer after credit insurers withdrew cover amid concerns over its falling profits, The Times reports.
  The business, founded in 2000 was once known as a trailblazer for fast-fashion thanks to its focus on twentysomething, smartphone-savvy shoppers and its swift serv
  
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• Zara owner Inditex hails robust quarterly performance

  07-06-2023 02:00 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Zara owner Inditex has hailed a robust performance in its first quarter after its spring/summer collections were well received by customers. In the three months to... View Article
  
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• Timpson profits surge ‘way beyond our expectations’

  07-06-2023 02:00 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  The end of the final Covid lockdown restrictions helped Timpson post profits “way beyond our expectations” in its record-breaking financial year. The Manchester-headquartered company’s pre-tax profits... View Article
  
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• The Hummingbird Bakery returns to Spitalfields

  07-06-2023 02:00 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  The Hummingbird Bakery, an iconic American bakery in the London dessert scene, has announced the grand reopening of its head bakery in Spitalfields on Thursday, 8th... View Article
  
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• River Island opens concept store at Trafford Centre

  07-06-2023 02:00 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  River Island has upsized and relocated at Manchester’s Trafford Centre with the opening of a new concept store. Spanning 21,000 square feet on the upper floor... View Article
  
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• Puma set to leap into Gloucester Quays

  07-06-2023 02:00 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Athletic apparel brand Puma has signed to take a new store at the Gloucester Quays outlet and dining destination. The 2,184 square foot space will stock... View Article
  
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• Pets at Home appoints operations director for retail

  07-06-2023 02:00 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Pets at Home has appointed Steve Shirley as operations director for retail. Having spent nearly 30 years working with Asda, Shirley was previously the supermarket’s vice-president... View Article
  
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• Nisa go viral on TikTok to attract customers from around the UK

  07-06-2023 02:00 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  A Nisa forecourt in Oldham has gone viral on TikTok with more than a million people viewing a video of the unique treats it has on... View Article
  
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• N Brown posts decline in revenue and profit

  07-06-2023 02:00 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  N Brown, the owner of JD Williams, Simply Be and Jacamo, has posted declines in full year revenue and profit following a “challenging” trading environment. In... View Article
  
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• Il Porticciolo to join line-up on King’s Road

  07-06-2023 02:00 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Luxury childrenswear retailer Il Porticciolo is to open a London flagship at 253 King’s Road. Due to launch on the Sloane Stanley Estate in early September,... View Article
  
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• Ecommerce battle: Boohoo vs. About You

  07-06-2023 02:00 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  There was a time when fashion brands like Zara and H&M were criticized for their destructive production methods. After all, the textile industry is the most... View Article
  
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• Comment: the worsening curse of convenience

  07-06-2023 02:00 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  When I was growing up the word most associated with convenience was store and it simply meant a local shop that was close to where you... View Article
  
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• Alaiko, Europe’s fastest growing Direct to Consumer fulfilment provider, launches in the UK

  07-06-2023 02:00 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Europe’s leading direct to consumer e-commerce fulfilment company, Alaiko, is expanding into the UK. To serve the local market, they are partnering with a state-of-the-art fulfilment... View Article
  
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• The radical steps Sainsbury’s, M&S and Sports Direct are taking to stop shoplifting

  07-06-2023 00:37 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  The cost-of-living crisis has led to a spike in shoplifting, with recent figures from the Office for National Statistics revealing that incidents jumped 22% in the year to September.
  With thefts on the rise, retailers have been taken radical steps to prevent shrinkage.
  From displaying empty jars of coffee to facial recognition technology, Retail Gazette takes a look at some of the tactics retailers are using to stamp out shoplifting.
  Facial recognition cameras at Sports Direct
  Sports Direct has
  
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