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• Be in the market to spot a real bargain | Letter

  14-02-2025 19:21
  
  Market trader Andrew Spooner says secondhand buyers should bear in mind the time traders spend sourcing and authenticating goodsAs a street market trader at Portobello market, London, I thought the trader’s perspective might be of interest regarding your article (Barter, bid and bag a bargain! Vintage experts on 21 ways to buy secondhand treasures, 13 February).Your guide is spot-on with the tip that, if you are a buyer, being polite and friendly is always the way to go. Also, if you find
  
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• West End loses £640m due to axing of tax-free shopping

  14-02-2025 16:54 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  The West End lost £640m last year due to the lack of tax-free shopping, rising from £400m in 2023.
  The Central London district saw subdued growth of 0.25% year on year over November and December, New West End Company (NWEC) reported.
  The business management consultant insisted spend from international shoppers had remained significantly muted amid continued pressure on domestic spend.
  It argued the policy environment needed to evolve quickly to support business stability and growth.
  
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• Superdry extends Australian licensing deal

  14-02-2025 16:49 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Superdry has extended its licensing partnership with Brand Collective in Australia.
  The fashion brand has signed a 12-year extension, with a multi-million-dollar royalty value to give its partner exclusive rights to the label in the region.
  Superdry said the deal paves the way for “an exciting era of growth” as the pair aim to double revenues to £50m (AUD 100m) in the next five years.
  It added that the two companies will “shape the future of fashion in Australia, bringing
  
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• Uniqlo’s Kendrick Lamar coup is part of effort to be a serious fashion force

  14-02-2025 16:00
  
  Super Bowl appearance continues the retailer’s vibe shift from slightly boring staples into a raved-about brandAlmost a week on from the Super Bowl, Kendrick Lamar’s half-time performance is still being talked about. In particular, the pair of boot-cut jeans worn by the American rapper as he commanded the stage. But while those came from the luxury fashion brand Celine and cost £830, the scores of backup dancers surrounding him wore a high street label – to be precise, &p
  
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• John Lewis partners with Rough Trade to launch vinyl records

  14-02-2025 15:28 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  John Lewis has teamed up with Rough Trade to sell vinyl records across some its department stores and online.
  The records retailer has created a “carefully curated selection of old and modern classics” for John Lewis shoppers, The Guardian reported, with albums ranging from Nirvana and Nick Drake to Chappell Roan and Fontaines DC.
  The move comes after vinyl sales have witnessed a comeback in recent years.
  In October, WHSmith began selling vinyl records again across 80 of its stores,
  
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• Amazon accused by Italy of evading €1.2bn in VAT payments

  14-02-2025 15:27 via ft.com
  
  Tech giant hit by total claim worth €3bn amid investigation over sale of goods from non-EU countries including China
  
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• Specsavers Apprenticeships offers a clear path to career success

  14-02-2025 15:11 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  As National Apprenticeship Week comes to a close, it’s time to shine a spotlight on an employer dedicated to developing talent through apprenticeships: Specsavers. With 62... View Article
  
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• Sound investment: John Lewis teams up with Rough Trade to sell vinyl

  14-02-2025 14:26
  
  Decision to stock records in some stores and also sell online dovetails with rising demand for turntables in its shopsA lot of adjectives have been used to describe the middle-class favourite John Lewis but rock’n’roll is probably not one, until now. The department store chain is teaming up with the indie music retailer Rough Trade to sell records.In doing so it becomes the latest big high street name to bring back vinyl as Britons swap Spotify playlists for the crackle and warmth of
  
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• Jigsaw CEO to exit after just 15 months

  14-02-2025 13:41 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Jigsaw CEO Hash Ladha has resigned from the fashion retailer after just 15 months in the position.
  Ladha joined the brand back in November 2023, taking over from Beth Butterwick, who served as CEO from May 2021.
  He will remain with the company until the end of July 2025, working alongside the board to ensure a smooth transition, Drapers reported.
  Before his tenure at Jigsaw, Ladha was the CEO of the Oasis and Warehouse Group from 2018 to 2020, having originally joined the group in 2010 as multic
  
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• Jigsaw CEO to exit after 15 months

  14-02-2025 13:41 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Jigsaw CEO Hash Ladha has resigned from the fashion retailer after just 15 months in the position.
  Ladha joined the brand back in November 2023, taking over from Beth Butterwick, who served as CEO from May 2021.
  He will remain with the company until the end of July 2025, working alongside the board to ensure a smooth transition, Drapers reported.
  Before his tenure at Jigsaw, Ladha was the CEO of the Oasis and Warehouse Group from 2018 to 2020, having originally joined the group in 2010 as multic
  
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• Love in the aisles: 6 retailers playing Cupid this Valentine’s Day

  14-02-2025 11:12 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Love is in the air this Valentine’s day and whether you are coupled up or looking for romance, some retailers have chosen to get in on the action with campaigns to meet your needs.
  Retail Gazette takes a look at how retailers are celebrating Valentine’s Day this year.
  Ikea plays matchmaker
  Ikea is playing Cupid this year as it teams up with dating app Breeze to give those seeking love the chance to participate in an in-store dating experience based on their sleeping habits.
  Breeze wi
  
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• Shein delays IPO amid Trump tariff setback

  14-02-2025 10:46 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Shein is looking at delaying its blockbuster London initial public offering following changes to import tariffs in the US.
  The fast fashion giant had previously informed investors that its flotation could happen as soon as Easter but it is thought to now likely be pushed back into the second half of the year, The Financial Times reported.
  Shein’s plan for an IPO hit another hurdle last week when the Trump administration said it would close the “de minimis” duty exemption in the
  
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• Monsoon lands at London Gatwick

  14-02-2025 10:34 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Monsoon has opened its first two new Monsoon travel boutiques in London Gatwick’s North and South Terminals. Launching today, the boutiques offer an extended range of... View Article
  
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• Q&A: Edward Drax, MD, Yocuda Digital Receipts

  14-02-2025 09:41 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Edward Drax, Managing Director of Yocuda, is at the forefront of transforming retail experiences through cutting-edge digital receipt solutions. With a passion for leveraging technology to... View Article
  
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• Illegal sweets ‘flooding UK high streets,’ councils warn

  14-02-2025 08:54 via retailgazette.co.uk
  Illegal sweets containing banned additives linked to behavioural problems and cancer are “flooding UK high streets,” councils have warned.
  The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) cautioned that demand for US confectionary was being encouraged by influencers on social media.
  The regulators said colourful sweets and drinks shown on platforms like TikTok had led to a rise in demand for these goods from teenagers and children.
  Convenience retailers and high street shops have sta
  
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• Tesco axes 150 items from Aldi price match campaign

  14-02-2025 08:51 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Tesco has cut 150 products from its Aldi price match campaign as part of changes to its verification process.
  The number of products covered by the grocer’s price match dropped from 790 in August 2024 to around 645 this week, according to data from IPLC partner Paul Stainton.
  The UK’s biggest supermarket attributed the drop to a recent change to its methodology used to decide if an item can be included, The Grocer reported.
  Goods are now only included if the claimed equivalent from t
  
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• Dining out beats flowers and gifts this Valentine’s Day

  14-02-2025 08:31 via retailgazette.co.uk
  This Valentine’s Day, a new survey from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has revealed that dining out is the most popular way for people to celebrate the day, with 27% of respondents planning to take their partner for a meal.
  Following this, 19% intend to purchase cards, while 10% plan to treat their partner to drinks or flowers. A smaller proportion (4%) are planning a trip away, and 11% will be spending on other gifts.
  Younger people are leading the charge according to the survey, wit
  
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• Kurt Geiger to be acquired by Steve Madden

  14-02-2025 08:27 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Kurt Geiger is to be sold by its private equity owner Cinven to New York listed fashion company Steve Madden for around £289 million. Founded in... View Article
  
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• John Lewis and Tapi team up to launch in-store concessions

  14-02-2025 08:25 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Tapi and John Lewis have joined forces to introduce Tapi concessions within John Lewis department stores. The first concession has opened at John Lewis & Partners... View Article
  
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• FatFace opens St Helier store

  14-02-2025 07:45 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  FatFace has returned  to Jersey with the opening of a new store in St Helier. The lifestyle fashion brand previously operated a standalone store on the... View Article
  
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• Breitling joins line-up at Liverpool ONE

  14-02-2025 07:40 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Luxury Swiss watchmaker Breitling has opened its first store in Liverpool at the Liverpool ONE shopping destination. The 3,200 square foot double-height boutique showcases a range... View Article
  
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• Co-op launches member pricing on Deliveroo

  14-02-2025 07:36 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Co-op is making member price savings available via Deliveroo as part of its membership growth ambitions. The convenience retailer is now offering the same member price... View Article
  
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• New Metapack® Survey: How consumer expectations are reshaping Ecommerce after a quarter century of retail transformation

  14-02-2025 07:00 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Twenty-five years into the 21st century, retail has already transformed at an unprecedented rate. In 2000, one year after Amazon and eBay were launched, the UK... View Article
  
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• Shein IPO plans hit by Trump’s low-cost parcels crackdown

  14-02-2025 06:00 via ft.com
  Fast fashion group was targeting London listing in first half of 2025
  
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• How a resurgent Walmart saw off the Amazon threat

  14-02-2025 06:00 via ft.com
  
  A decade ago, its huge stores looked outdated as online sales grew. Now they are pulling in more customers than ever
  
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