Ellis Hawthorne
Ellis Hawthorne is features editor at Retail Week. She was previously digital and social editor at The Grocer.
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NewsOne in 10 retail jobs at risk by 2028, warns BRC
The British Retail Consortium has warned that mounting financial pressures could eliminate one in 10 retail positions across the UK by 2028.
NewsMarks Electrical finance boss steps down
Marks Electrical’s chief financial officer is set to leave after four years with the business.
NewsSports Direct reported to the regulator for pricing practices
Sports Direct has been reported to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) following claims of “misleading” pricing by Which?.
Opinion‘The fastest-growing retailers show us the power of stores’
Regardless of whether they sold yoga leggings or sweets, the retailers that are growing fast have invested in their stores
NewsWickes secures spot on FTSE 250
Wickes’ strong first quarter has won it a spot on the FTSE 250 after its reshuffle.
NewsHomeware specialist Dusk posts record-breaking growth
Dusk has celebrated its “strongest year yet”, with year-on-year growth soaring by more than 50%.
NewsAnthropologie to open second Scottish store
Anthropologie is to open a new store in Glasgow, its second location in Scotland.
GalleryOnitsuka Tiger opens concept store inspired by 'Japanese architectural minimalism'
Onitsuka Tiger has opened its first European “Red Concept Store” in London’s Seven Dials, following the success of its bestselling trainer the Mexico 66’.
NewsPets at Home makes move towards member-only prices
Pets at Home has rebranded its promotions to “Pets Club Pricing” and has plans to move to a member-only pricing scheme, Retail Week can reveal.
NewsHamleys opens first store in Kuwait
Hamleys has opened its first store in Kuwait, marking its ninth store opening within the Gulf Cooperation Council.
DataRanking: the 15 fastest-growing retail brands in the UK
While many retailers have been cutting costs, the players in this ranking have been gunning for growth. Thanks to exclusive transaction data shared with Retail Week by CACI, we can reveal the UK’s fastest-growing retail brands and explore what they tell us about how Brits are spending their cash.
NewsHaribo among fastest-growing retailers in the UK
Haribo is one of the fastest-growing retailers in the UK, according to new data shared with Retail Week.
NewsAldi overtakes Asda grocery market share
Aldi has overtaken Asda to become the UK’s third-largest supermarket by grocery market share.
NewsThe Perfume Shop launches ‘Boutique’ store format
The Perfume Shop is opening two new “boutique” stores as consumer demand spikes for more niche luxury fragrances.
InterviewQ&A: Pets at Home CEO Lyssa McGowan on staff restructuring, new stores and digital upgrades
Pets at Home chief executive Lyssa McGowan sits down with Retail Week to discuss what to expect from the retailer’s digital transformation, its 2,500 staff-member consultation, and where it’s at with new stores and personalisation
NewsToolstation appoints former Homebase director as retail lead
Toolstation has appointed a former Homebase director as its new retail lead
GalleryThe Entertainer kicks off new openings with ‘Generation 5’ store
The Entertainer has opened a new, larger ‘Generation 5’ store format in Bluewater Shopping Centre in Kent.
AnalysisStaff discount index 2025: which retailers offer the best benefits?
From birthdays off to discounted gym memberships, we reveal the staff discount and employee benefits on offer at 60 of the UK’s biggest retailers.
NewsLululemon tops charts for highest staff discount in retail
Lululemon’s staff discount is among the highest on offer at the UK’s biggest retailers, according to the Retail Week staff discount index 2025.
NewsBurberry sees sales improvement following ‘intervention’
Burberry has reported that its “intervention to reset the brand” has resulted in a sales improvement in the second half.