All Stores and property articles
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NewsGovernment issues new guidance for Employment Rights Act changes
The government has today [February 3] launched a website with new guidance for retailers and other businesses to ensure they “get employment law changes right”.
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NewsRituals sees sales rise as it opened over 200 stores in 2025
Luxury cosmetics brand Rituals has seen sales rise in 2025 as it opened over 200 boutiques globally.
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NewsTourist tax cost UK more than £1bn in lost spending last year
The number of Chinese visitors to the UK in 2025 was only 82% of 2019 levels, the Association of International Retail said. Spain saw a much higher rate of Chinese visitors, at 121% of their 2019 levels. Tourists from outside the EU were eligible to receive a VAT refund on ...
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NewsCo-op confirms number of 2026 openings following investment
The Co-op has confirmed a number of openings for the first quarter of this year following a “transformative investment”.
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InterviewQ&A: Pets Corner CEO on DTC, minimum wage and his new retail fascia
Pets Corner chief executive Dean Richmond speaks to Retail Week about his plans for 2026, the impact that DTC and minimum wage increases have had on his business, and why staff training is his ’secret sauce’
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NewsTM Lewin plots new stores as it ramps up expansion plans
TM Lewin is embarking on a store expansion drive as it looks to rebuild its bricks-and-mortar portfolio for the first time since its collapse, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsSephora unveils details of debut Northern Ireland opening
Beauty retailer Sephora has unveiled details of its first store in Northern Ireland, its 13th UK store so far.
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NewsMajority of UK consumers think it’s easy to steal from retailers
Exclusive survey data from YouGov shows that more consumers in the UK believe it would be easy to steal from retailers than their international counterparts, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsR.M. Williams plots store expansion following sales growth
Australian bootmaker R.M. Williams has unveiled plans to expand its retail presence across the country following three years of double-digit growth in the UK.
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NewsH&M profits rise but warns of slow start to the year
H&M has reported a better-than-expected rise in operating profit during its final quarter, but warned it was experiencing a slower start to its new financial year.
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NewsQuiz seeks new funding after ‘disappointing’ Christmas
The owners of Quiz are racing to secure a fresh injection of cash to help stabilise the fast fashion brand following a “disappointing” Christmas.
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Opinion‘Demise of the retail Saturday job is more significant than it sounds’
Is the retail industry’s longstanding reputation for fostering the careers of young people at risk of being lost, asks Charlotte Hardie
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AnalysisFive innovative crime-busting ideas to address the shop theft scourge
High levels of crime have plagued retailers for years, prompting a wave of investment in staff safety and theft reduction – but there is more to do.
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NewsLK Bennett snapped up out of administration by Poundland owner
Fashion retailer LK Bennett has been acquired out of administration by the owner of Poundland and Laura Ashley.
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NewsTOFS chair left with ‘no choice’ but to appoint administrators
The Original Factory Shop chair has said he was left with “no choice” but to put the business into administration after talks with prospective buyers for the brand collapsed, Retail Week can reveal.
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GallerySportsShoes.com to open ‘digital-first’ physical store
Fast-growing online running specialist SportsShoes.com is set to open an experiential flagship store.
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NewsAldi unveils annual store opening plans
Discount grocer Aldi has revealed store estate expansion ambitions for this year and associated investment.
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NewsUS fashion brand Edikted to make UK debut
US fashion brand Edikted is set to open its first European standalone store along London’s Carnaby Street.
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InterviewQ&A: Music Magpie founder talks AO acquisition and ‘spectacular’ Timpson partnership
Online consumer electronics retailer Music Magpie has been busy in recent years.
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NewsToolstation opens first compact ‘Go’ store
Toolstation has joined the growing list of home improvement retailers exploring small-format stores.