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Ellis Hawthorne

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Journalist and Features Editor at Retail Week

Journalist • Features editor @RetailWeek • she/her

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  • Onitsuka Tiger opens concept store inspired by 'Japanese architectural minimalism'

    4 days ago | retail-week.com | Ellis Hawthorne

    Source: Onitsuka Tiger 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’. Designed by Studio Dini Cataldi, an architectural firm led by Filippo Dini and Gianluca Cataldi, the store is built around a concept that merges the brand’s Japanese heritage with “modern urban aesthetics”.

  • Pets at Home makes move towards member-only prices

    4 days ago | retail-week.com | Ellis Hawthorne

    Pets at Home makes move towards member-only prices By Ellis Hawthorne2025-06-04T13:12:00 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. Pets at Home has today unveiled ‘Pets Club Pricing’, to align with its loyalty scheme.

  • Hamleys opens first store in Kuwait

    5 days ago | retail-week.com | Ellis Hawthorne

    Hamleys opens first store in Kuwait By Ellis Hawthorne2025-06-03T09:16:00 Hamleys has opened its first store in Kuwait, marking its ninth store opening within the Gulf Cooperation Council. The new store features live demonstrations, immersive experience zones and visits from Hamleys characters Hamley and Hattie Bear, the toy soldier, circus ringmaster, and rag doll.

  • German confectionery company Haribo is among fastest-growing retailers in the UK

    6 days ago | retail-week.com | Ellis Hawthorne

    Haribo among fastest-growing retailers in the UK By Ellis Hawthorne2025-06-02T06:00:00 Haribo is one of the fastest-growing retailers in the UK, according to new data shared with Retail Week. Haribo was among several retailers in the ranking that have stepped up their physical store presence in the UK over the last year or so, such as Sostrene Grene, Alo Yoga and Sephora.

  • Aldi overtakes Asda to become third-largest in UK by grocery market share

    1 week ago | retail-week.com | Ellis Hawthorne

    Aldi overtakes Asda grocery market share By Ellis Hawthorne2025-05-30T05:57:00 Aldi has overtaken Asda to become the UK’s third-largest supermarket by grocery market share. Aldi’s ascent has been driven by strong sales growth of 8.2% year on year over the 12 weeks, while Asda saw a 6.7% fall.

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Ellis Hawthorne
Ellis Hawthorne @ellishawthorne
14 Feb 24

Buzz kill: data compiled exclusively for Retail Week shows retailers that sell sex toys and erotic lingerie have seen a slowdown in web traffic since their boom during the pandemic. So, how is Valentine's Day 2024 shaping up for the specialists? https://t.co/oOEdhzp3Br

Ellis Hawthorne
Ellis Hawthorne @ellishawthorne
12 Feb 24

Exclusive: Asos to be knocked out of the UK's top 30 retailer ranking by Shein and Inditex @RetailWeek https://t.co/8dKE6u15mg

Ellis Hawthorne
Ellis Hawthorne @ellishawthorne
3 Jan 24

RT @BSillitoe: My first article of 2024. #retailtech trends 2024 is less about shiny new objects and more about deployment of software and…