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Marks and Spencer is set to add self-checkouts to all of its fitting rooms to prevent customers from queuing twice while shopping https://lnkd.in/e8wba3V7

As the behind the scenes boardroom battle for control of fallen fast fashion giant Boohoo Group PLC breaks out into the open, Retail Week looks at the major shareholders and how they may decide the fate of the retailer https://lnkd.in/eRSQyxwr

Cruise holidays are cool now. That’s right, we’re steering away from the swirly carpeted, forced fun-filled ships of yore and sailing into a new era – one with onboard go-karts, sprawling water parks and tequila-fuelled karaoke bars. Depending on your disposition, both options may sound equally unappealing. Regardless, the new offer on cruise ships means they’re shedding their historical association with older generations and becoming a desirable holiday option for the masses. New data released this month by travel agent Cruise showed that based on 500,000 bookings, the average age for a cruise passenger is 55 – more than 10 years younger than what was recorded in 2019. The under-30s also made up the largest increase in new passengers, with this generation now 14% of total passengers, climbing from 12% last year. So could cruise ships be the next big opportunity for retailers to climb aboard? https://lnkd.in/eR-9FbWH

Hoggett, who joined Amazon in 2022 as senior vice president of worldwide grocery stores, is leaving the retailer https://lnkd.in/eZku5ed6

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Digital brand BPerfect Cosmetics is to open its first flagship store in Scotland this November, Retail Week can reveal https://lnkd.in/eT35n8NP

While Japanese fashion giant Uniqlo continues to steal the spotlight across the globe, its sibling Gu has been flying under the radar. Retail Week takes a look at the rising brand to see whether the UK is in its plans to ‘go global’ https://lnkd.in/e3tMSPPw

The sector held its breath as one of retail’s last great heavyweights stepped back into the ring. But why now, for Mike Ashley? And, more importantly, why boohoo? Asks news editor Hugh Radojev https://lnkd.in/eZixPdVy

New additions to the boardroom can bring in much-needed skills, but too many around the table can slow down decision making. Is having a supersized c-suite a move in the right direction for retail? https://lnkd.in/ePHUgz7p

Soft-toy brand Jellycat has exploded in popularity over the last few years, particularly with younger shoppers drawn to their products via social media, and many parents of teenagers may see the brand’s “Amuseables” range crop up on Christmas wish lists this year. But what is it about Jellycat that’s causing such a stir? And what does it tell us about the shopping habits of Gen Z? https://lnkd.in/eT-qPrFK