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• Soap sales halve as UK shoppers cut back on hygiene products

  21-07-2023 18:10
  
  Handwash and bubble bath sales also fall in first six months 2023, with cost of living blamedShoppers in Britain are shunning soap and similar items, as leading supermarkets report a drop in the sales of personal hygiene products amid the cost of living crisis.Figures from Britain’s leading supermarket chains show demand for soap has fallen by 48% in the first six months of 2023 compared with the same period last year. Sales of handwash are down by 23%. Bubble bath sales decreased by 35% a
  
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• John Lewis Partnership halves size of its new headquarters

  21-07-2023 16:32 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  John Lewis Partnership headquarters is downsizing from its current office, as hybrid working looks set to stay.
  The department store retailer is set to ditch its 220,000 square feet Victoria Street site for a new 108,000 square feet space in Pimlico.
  The news comes after the business said last year it was searching for a head office better suited to the rise of hybrid working, before its lease ran out in December 2024.
  John Lewis hopes to start moving to its new headquarters from next summer.
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• John Lewis Partnership halves size of head office with new site

  21-07-2023 16:32 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  John Lewis Partnership headquarters is downsizing from its current office, as hybrid working looks set to stay.
  The department store retailer is set to ditch its 220,000 square feet Victoria Street site for a new 108,000 square feet space in Pimlico.
  The news comes after the business said last year it was searching for a head office better suited to the rise of hybrid working, before its lease ran out in December 2024.
  John Lewis hopes to start moving to its new headquarters from next summer.Sub
  
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• The humbling of Casino chief Jean-Charles Naouri

  21-07-2023 16:14 via ft.com
  The French retail tycoon is about to be wiped out as part of a bailout of his cash-strapped empire
  
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• Co-op bands with Uber Eats to offers rewards for its members 

  21-07-2023 12:51 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Co-op has partnered with Uber Eats to offer rewards to its members and their communities, from over 1,000 Co-op stores in July.
  The group’s members will be able to earn their usual rewards while buying food through the Uber Eats app.
  To take part, customers need to add their Co-op membership number into the Uber Eats app at the checkout, where they will then earn 2p for every pound spent on own-brand products.
  The supermarket will also donate the same amount to help support community proje
  
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• John Lewis extends same day delivery services for online shoppers

  21-07-2023 12:40 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  John Lewis has extended its same day delivery service to Manchester, Leeds and Birmingham after “initial success in London.”
  The service, which launched in the capital last August allows customers to order an item online by 10am for delivery between 7pm and 10pm the same evening.
  All deliveries to customers are made by fully electric vehicles operated by carrier company Stuart.
  The service, which costs £9.95 per delivery, has proved most popular for fashion and home access
  
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• THG sells two lossmaking businesses as ecommerce group slims down

  21-07-2023 11:46 via ft.com
  Company wants to streamline and reverse lacklustre performance
  
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• Superdry to close 8 UK stores in 2023

  21-07-2023 11:44 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Superdry has revealed it is in the midst of shutting eight of its 104 UK stores this year.
  The closures come after the owner of eight Superdry branches decided to close its operations.
  However, the clothing retailer stressed that the moved was not related to its cost-cutting measures revealed earlier in 2023.
  A Superdry spokesperson explained: “We can confirm that eight stores operated by our franchisee under licence from Superdry, are in the process of closing.
  “The majority of Supe
  
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• Superdry to close 8 UK stores

  21-07-2023 11:44 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Superdry has revealed it is in the midst of shutting eight of its 104 UK stores this year.
  The closures come after the owner of eight Superdry branches decided to close its operations.
  However, the clothing retailer stressed that the moved was not related to its cost-cutting measures revealed earlier in 2023.
  A Superdry spokesperson explained: “We can confirm that eight stores operated by our franchisee under licence from Superdry, are in the process of closing.
  “The majority of Supe
  
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• Retail sales warm up in Great Britain as shoppers spend more on food

  21-07-2023 09:20
  
  Quantity of goods bought rose by 0.7%, with supermarkets benefiting from hottest June on recordThe hottest June on record gave an unexpected boost to retail sales last month, with households in Great Britain buying more food and furniture despite continued pressure on budgets.Officials figures showed that the quantity of goods bought rose 0.7% month on month, much higher than average analyst forecasts of a 0.2% bump in sales volumes, with most retailers reporting purchases were up, aside from pe
  
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• Data: Retail sales edge up thanks to hot weather boost

  21-07-2023 09:12 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Retail sales rose higher than expected last month thanks to a burst of hot weather.
  The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics show sales volumes grew 0.7% in June, beating expert forecasts of a 0.2% rise following the 0.1% increase in May.
  Non-food stores sales rose 1% last month, following a fall of 0.5% the month before, boosted by summer offers and an increase in footfall.
  Food stores also bounced back in June, with sales up 0.7% compared to the 0.4% drop in May, as supermark
  
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• It’s a Barbie world: 13 of the best brand collaborations

  21-07-2023 09:00 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  In case you missed it, we’ve been living in a Barbie world for a while now.
  Barbie owner Mattel has ensured that everyone’s world has turned pink by the time the highly anticipated movie starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling finally hits the big screen.
  The group has forged more than 100 partnerships with everyone from big brands including Zara and Primark to even the unlikeliest of names, such as Burger King and Uno. And if there was any doubt about the demand, many of the collect
  
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• THG sells OnDemand division to management

  21-07-2023 08:46 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  THG has offloaded its OnDemand business to the division’s management as the group focuses on its core operations.
  The division – which includes entertainment etailer Zavvi and gifting specialist I Want One Of Those – has been snapped up its existing leadership team, with financial backing from investment firm Gordon Brothers.
  THG said the Newco will continue to be a client of its digital services Ingenuity business.
  The OnDemand deal completes the group’s sale of non-core
  
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• Kering: principal concerns hold back luxury group

  21-07-2023 06:00 via ft.com
  Does a chief executive always act in a company’s best interests?
  
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• Climate change turns up the heat on supply chains

  21-07-2023 06:00 via ft.com
  ‘Buy local’ becomes part of the corporate mantra in building business resilience to climate change
  
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• Tu donates £100,000 from uniform sales to support school meals and food clubs

  21-07-2023 02:00 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Sainsbury’s Tu clothing brand is donating £100,000 from sales of school uniforms to its longstanding charity partner Comic Relief. The funds will be used to support free school meals... View Article
  
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• THG sells on OnDemand division to management

  21-07-2023 02:00 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  THG has announced that it is to sell its OnDemand division to its management team and the Gordon Brothers advisory and investment firm. The unit includes... View Article
  
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• The Perfume Shop opens experiential store in Manchester

  21-07-2023 02:00 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  The Perfume Shop has had a scent-sational new addition as it opens the doors to a new and improved experiential store at The Arndale Centre, Manchester... View Article
  
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• Maybelline New York brings virtual makeup looks to the workplace

  21-07-2023 02:00 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Maybelline New York has collaborated with Microsoft to bring virtual makeup looks to the workplace through Microsoft Teams. The Maybelline Beauty App allows users to adjust... View Article
  
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• [Lightspeed] 16 tips to create retail window displays that dazzle and drive foot traffic

  21-07-2023 02:00 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  The power of an attractive display cannot be underestimated. In French, window shopping is called “lèche-vitrine,” which translates to “licking windows.” Showcased goods are so alluring... View Article
  
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• Kontoor Brands appoints Pete Kidd as chief HR officer

  21-07-2023 02:00 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Kontoor Brands, the owner of the Wrangler and Lee denim brands, has appointed Pete Kidd as executive vice president and chief human resources officer. He previously worked as... View Article
  
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• How do you carve out a comfortable meeting room within an office space?

  21-07-2023 02:00 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  In the age of hybrid working and the growing importance of team collaboration, more and more companies are looking for solutions that allow them to communicate... View Article
  
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• Consumer confidence drops in July as ‘reality starts to bite’

  21-07-2023 02:00 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Consumer confidence has dropped sharply in July as people become more concerned about their personal finances and the prospects for the wider economy. GfK’s Consumer Confidence... View Article
  
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• CMA finds high food inflation is not driven by weak competition

  21-07-2023 02:00 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  A new report from the Competition and Markets Authority has shown that retailer competition issues have not been driving up food inflation. Over the past two... View Article
  
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• bloobloom to open new store on Kings Road

  21-07-2023 02:00 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  French designer eyewear brand, bloobloom, will be opening a new location on 2nd August at 33 Kings Road. The new store will have two eye examination... View Article
  
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