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AnalysisHow AO is planning to keep momentum with products, services, and overhauling mobile
Following full-year results of strong revenue growth and a record profit before tax performance, AO’s chief executive and founder John Roberts talks to Retail Week about its recent performance and the steps it has been taking to cement itself as a trusted, growing retailer.
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Opinion‘Why all retail staff must now be offered training against insults, threats and attacks’
As a law mandating retailers to train staff on how to protect themselves against abuse takes effect in New York, Retail Trust chief executive Chris Brook-Carter says UK retailers should take advantage of training that enables employees here to feel safer at work
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InterviewQ&A: Snap head of retail discusses catering to Gen Z and ramping up retail
As Snap unveils new innovations to connect more brands and retailers with its mass audience, Retail Week talks to its head of retail and lifestyle, Rachel Levy, to find out more about how it is increasingly becoming a valued place to shop and discover brands.
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Retail VoiceSix ways to crack down on retail crime
With two-thirds of retailers taking steps to protect themselves from theft and violence, NFU Mutual examines how the sector can successfully tackle shoplifting
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Opinion‘Retail 100 shows how much leadership has changed in 20 years’
As we celebrate the most influential, inspiring and impressive leaders impacting retail for the 20th year, Retail Week executive editor George MacDonald introduces this year’s list and shares his thoughts on how leadership has changed
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AnalysisRetail 100 2025: Three leadership learnings from the UK’s top execs
Celebrating its 20th year, Retail Week’s annual list of the 100 most influential leaders across retail has launched. We explore key trends shaping this year’s index and lessons learned from the list
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AnalysisRetail 100 reveals 2025’s most influential leaders
Now in its 20th year, Retail Week’s annual definitive list of the industry’s most inspiring bosses is live. Leaders from Tesco, Marks & Spencer, JLP, Ikea, BP, Boots, Currys, Vinted and Greggs are among those celebrated
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AnalysisRetail 100 2025: Meet three of the most influential women shaping retail
Retail Week’s Retail 100 – now in its 20th year – has recognised 28 women who are impacting profits, people and performance in 2025. Find out why three of those female power players have made the list and access the full index here.
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InterviewInterview: Currys CEO Alex Baldock on the retailer’s full-circuit comeback
Currys continues to cement itself as a leader in the UK’s electricals market, despite recent bouts of low consumer confidence, supply chain issues, economic headwinds and a Budget that was most unwelcome. As its performance improves, chief executive Alex Baldock gives a rare interview and explains why he’s not yet satisfied
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AnalysisHow Holland & Barrett plans to create the nation’s go-to health app
Holland & Barrett has been busy of late, with recent results revealing a second year of double-digit growth as it continues its three-year transformation journey.
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InterviewQ&A: Monpure founder discusses the highs and lows of creating a luxury haircare brand
Luxury hair and scalp care brand Monpure is celebrating five years since it was first established by founder and chief executive Nate Bigger.
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AnalysisWhy Holland & Barrett chair Gourlay believes the ‘best is yet to come’
Health and wellbeing retailer Holland & Barrett is in the thick of a transformation that it embarked on two years ago, and its latest results show the hard work is paying off.
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NewsNotonthehighstreet boss steps down after 13 years at business
Chief executive of Not On The High Street Leanne Rothwell is to leave after thirteen years at the retailer.
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InterviewQ&A: Amazon executives on same-day delivery expansion and impact of robots
At Amazon’s Delivering the Future event at a new testing facility in Dortmund, Germany, Retail Week spoke to executives at the tech giant about the newest innovations in robotics and delivery.
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Retail VoicePutting profit over people could cost the retail industry more
A perfect storm of economic turbulence, job security fears and mounting work pressures are hitting retail colleagues like never before, says the Retail Trust’s Chris Brook-Carter
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Opinion‘Hoping for a retail leadership role? Here are some things you should know’
To understand the DNA of a successful chief executive it pays to listen to a wide range of voices, and getting to the top today takes more than personal ambition. Headhunter Spencer Stuart’s Sally Elliott shares some observations for those keen to make the grade
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InterviewQ&A: Glow Hub founder talks Superdrug launch and educating ‘Sephora kids’
UK-based skincare brand for the younger consumers Glow Hub has achieved plenty in five years since it was founded by Tiffany Salmon, and it is now embarking on a rollout in 400 Superdrug stores nationwide.
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Retail VoiceAccommodating the future of UK retail
As retailers look ahead at buildings fit for the future Tritax’s Mark Fergusson examines why firms should blend both cutting-edge tech and the power of people
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InterviewQ&A: Currys Business’ Dean Kramer on growing brand awareness to reach more UK firms
Currys Business is on a mission to grow its brand awareness and reach more businesses across the UK.