Retail Gazette

MARCH 18, 2024

Barbour has partnered with Oxfam to launch a charity rental scheme at this year’s Glastonbury Festival. Customers will then have the chance to return their wax jackets at the end of the festival or purchase it in full. Click here to sign up to Retail Gazette‘s free daily email newsletter

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Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Research by the logistics company, which moves over 300million goods around the world annually for retailers, found that just one in ten retailers manage to resell more than 76% of returned goods via the original point of sale. Connected, data-rich supply chains are crucial for improving Grade A salvaging of returns.”

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Returns Point of Sale Management Consumer 59

Retail Gazette

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

According to Drapers , property sources revealed the fashion giant was considering opening shops of around 8,000 sq ft, compared to its typical stores which stand at over 20,000 sq ft. The move could mean H&M returning to areas where it closed in recent years. Click here to sign up to Retail Gazette‘s free daily email newsletter

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Retail Gazette

DECEMBER 5, 2023

THG has said all employees based at its Manchester head office must resume in-office work on a full-time basis for five days per week, starting 2 January 2024. We therefore took the decision to return to a more regular, pre-Covid way of working and we will be asking our valued employees to attend the office five days per week.

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Returns Accounting ATS 98

Retail Gazette

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The beginning of the year is traditionally a peak period for returns and 2024 has been no exception, with retailers experiencing a surge in unwanted items being sent back. The trend is being driven by several factors, including the cost-of-living crisis, with returns volumes increasing notably.

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Customer Experience Returns Inventory Management Point of Sale 52

Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

HMV reopened the doors to its flagship at 363 Oxford Street last week after a four-year absence. The return to its original home has been dubbed as the final stage of HMV’s “dramatic turnaround” under new owner Doug Putman, who snapped up the business at the start of 2019 following its second collapse into administration.

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Retail Gazette

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Online fashion brand In The Style is forecast to return to profit, after pulling in a loss the previous year. Profit is predicted to be near to £1m for the year to end of March 2024, in contrast to a £5m loss last year.

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Returns Fashion Marketing ATS 64

Retail Gazette

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Hamleys will re-open its Christmas Grotto at the iconic luxury hotel The Ritz London this December. The Christmas Grotto is strictly by appointment only for the 30-minute experience, with prices starting at £250 for three people, inclusive of at least one adult.

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Returns ATS 115

Retail Gazette

APRIL 11, 2024

A multi-charity shop department store has returned to London’s Brent Cross to celebrate its one year anniversary with two new concept stores. The Charity Super.Mkt brings together five charities, including Shelter, Traid, Shaw Trust and Havens Hospices, to exhibit for a limited time at the Brent Cross shopping centre.

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Department Stores Returns Shopping Fashion 59

Retail Gazette

MARCH 26, 2024

Pets at Home expects its profits for the year to meet guidance and said it was “comfortable” with analyst forecasts for the year ahead. Click here to sign up to Retail Gazette‘s free daily email newsletter The retailer will report its full-year results on 29 May.

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ATS Returns Marketing 59

Retail Gazette

APRIL 25, 2024

The first Toys R Us concession opened in June last year at WHSmith’s Monks Cross Retail Park store in York and marked the toy retailer’s return to the high street after a five year absence following its administration. Click here to sign up to Retail Gazette‘s free daily email newsletter

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Returns Shopping Location ATS 122

Retail Gazette

MARCH 14, 2024

John Lewis Partnership returned to profit in its last financial year, but confirmed it would not pay its staff a bonus for the third time in four years. Waitrose sales advanced 5% to £7.7bn over the year as trading operating profit grew £170m to £1.064bn at grocery chain. However, sales volumes were down 1.5%

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Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The revamped and renamed subscription has seemingly done wonders for Pret’s bottom line, with the coffee chain returning to profitability for the first time since 2018 this year. True customer service is often simple – giving people what they want, at the right price and rewarding them for their loyalty.

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Returns Consumer Fashion Retailing Pricing 69

Retail Gazette

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Former JD Sports boss Peter Cowgill is said to be considering a return to retail to head up a a luxury menswear brand. Cowgill, who stepped down in last year after 18 years, is understood to have been contacted by a private equity group about taking on a senior role at Mainline Menswear, The Telegraph reported. exit package.

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Returns Fashion ATS 64

Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Earlier this month, The Range revealed Wilko would return to the high street with three stores set to open before Christmas. Click here to sign up to Retail Gazette‘s free daily email newsletter

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Grocer ATS Returns Location 109

Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Next is planning to close its warehouse in Bradford, putting 780 jobs at risk, as it consolidates its returns processing operations. Click here to sign up to Retail Gazette‘s f ree daily email newsletter The retail giant has entered a consultation period with those impacted by the closure of the Toftshaw Lane site.

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ATS Fulfillment Returns Planning 69

Retail Gazette

APRIL 3, 2024

The private equity-owned retailer revealed it had returned to profitability last month for the first time since its collapse in 2020, as EBITDA hit £1.5m ” “If you look at one of the other biggest investments we’ve made, it’s actually been in training, pay and the overall package of our colleagues.”

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Returns Payment Services Marketing Consumer 64

Retail Gazette

APRIL 29, 2024

Ocado shares currently trade at less than £3.60. Back in 2022, almost a third of votes cast at Ocado’s AGM went against its proposed bonus plan that would see Steiner take home £100m over the next five years if share price targets are met. Click here to sign up to Retail Gazette‘s free daily email newsletter

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Planning Returns ATS 115

Retail Gazette

JULY 4, 2023

Subscribe to Retail Gazette for free Sign up here to g et the latest news straight into your inbox each morning The retailer said: “It is clear that to deliver sustainable, profitable growth the group needs to recruit new customers at a higher rate. ” Click here to sign up to Retail Gazette‘s free daily email newsletter

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Retail Gazette

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Subscribe to Retail Gazette for free Sign up here to g et the latest news straight into your inbox each morning Property sources warn the acquisition deals could fall through, resulting in more store closures, job losses and smaller returns for creditors. Click here to sign up to Retail Gazette‘s free daily email newsletter

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ATS Returns 105

Retail Gazette

APRIL 24, 2024

To access the scheme, customers are asked to complete a quick online assessment to register the return of their unwanted product before dropping it off in any Decathlon store nationwide to receive a voucher of up to 40% of the valued item. Click here to sign up to Retail Gazette‘s free daily email newsletter

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Returns ATS 110

Retail Gazette

APRIL 10, 2024

with volume growth reported in the second half of the year, while home and clothing sales dipped 3.4%, which it attributed to “the impact of strategic ranging decisions” such as exiting low returning categories like large electricals. Click here to sign up to Retail Gazette‘s free daily email newsletter

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Supermarket Promotions Returns Marketing 135

Retail Gazette

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The move would mean the cosmetics company returns to the London Stock Exchange after 16 years. According to Bloomberg, an IPO would value the retailer at roughly £7bn, returning it to the FTSE 100. Talks are thought to be at an early stage and there is no guarantee of a listing or sale.

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Returns Management Beauty and Health ATS 116

Retail Gazette

MARCH 11, 2024

The fashion retailer is understood to be in negotiations with its lender to borrow £10m or more in a bid to return to more stable footing, Sky News reported. Superdry is currently working with restructuring specialists at Teneo as it explores further options for the business.

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Fashion Returns ATS 111

Retail Gazette

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The deal with TDR Capital will enable the pet specialist to invest in lower prices and accelerate its store opening programme to compete with rival Pets at Home. return on its initial investment into the business in 2018. Click here to sign up to Retail Gazette‘s free daily email newsletter

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Returns Planning ATS Management 116

Retail Gazette

MARCH 18, 2024

To use the facility, customers can visit the repair service web page, choose a service, add it to their basket and select “return delivery” at checkout to have the shoes repaired and returned. Click here to sign up to Retail Gazette‘s free daily email newsletter Revenues fell to £267.1m

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Retail Gazette

MARCH 25, 2024

Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) has recommended that shareholders vote against the online grocer’s new remuneration policy and performance share plan at next month’s annual meeting due to “material concerns” over the sum of money executives could receive, The Times reported. as of Friday afternoon (22 March).

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Supermarket Returns Marketing Planning 122

Retail Gazette

APRIL 11, 2024

The figures showed a return to profit for the supermarket, after it made a £112m loss in 2022. The Big Four firm was replaced by KPMG, although Asda failed to publicly disclose the change at the time. Click here to sign up to Retail Gazette‘s free daily email newsletter

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Supermarket Accounting Returns ATS 104

Retail Gazette

APRIL 19, 2024

A search for a new CEO at Asda is already under way, with headhunters from Spencer Stuart conducting a search, according to people familiar with the matter. The grocer is experted to report a return to profit later this month when it publishes its full-year accounts. holding and TDR will own the rest.

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Supermarket Grocer Accounting Returns 105

Retail Gazette

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Kernan stepped down in November last year, after three years at the helm of the business. Click here to sign up to Retail Gazette‘s free daily email newsletter The fashion retailer, which has more than 300 stores in the UK, said it ended the year with “substantial cash reserves” despite the dip.

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Returns Fashion ATS 105

Retail Gazette

APRIL 22, 2024

Matthew Moulding added: “Following the group’s return to revenue growth in Q4 2023, it’s pleasing to report an acceleration in Q1, which is testament to the hard work and dedication of our people, who’ve remained focused on the task in hand despite the tough macro-economic backdrop. people at the end of Q1, less than two years after launch.”

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Returns ATS 110

A1 Retail

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

When looking for a bargain, 46% of UK consumers will sign up for a brand’s newsletter or text messages to only hit the unsubscribe button once they’ve used the discount. The post The return of Black Friday offers huge opportunity for retailers to serve bargain-hungry Brits appeared first on A1 Retail Magazine.

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Returns Consumer Shopping Marketing 96

Retail Gazette

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

” “Returning to the UK’s favourite department store is an extraordinary privilege. ” “Returning to the UK’s favourite department store is an extraordinary privilege. Click here to sign up to Retail Gazette‘s free daily email newsletter

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Department Stores Returns Planning ATS 105

Retail Gazette

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Hundreds of customer service employees at John Lewis are facing job losses as the business reduces the number of people it contracts from customer service company Foundever. The chain said its own in-house customer service team would return to the size it was before Christmas as a result of the changes.

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Department Stores Returns Planning Management 98

Retail Gazette

JANUARY 9, 2024

As well as the price of the initial purchase, there is a £2 fee for the returnable bottle for shoppers. But once returned, customers are given a voucher of the same amount to be redeemed against a second purchase in the Refilled range. Click here to sign up to Retail Gazette‘s free daily email newsletter

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Grocer Returns Supermarket Shopping 122

Retail Gazette

APRIL 28, 2024

Shareholder advisory group Glass Lewis has called on investors to vote against the online group’s “egregious remuneration practices” at its annual general meeting. The group’s shares currently trade at less than £3.60. Click here to sign up to Retail Gazette‘s free daily email newsletter for chief executive Tim Steiner.

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Planning Returns Marketing Management 114

Retail Gazette

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

” Holland & Barrett is also the first UK retailer to introduce “Plant Points” to its food packaging, designed to help shoppers eat at least 30 different plants per week. Click here to sign up to Retail Gazette‘s free daily email newsletter

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Planning Returns Beauty and Health Supermarket 102