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AnalysisThe beauty players daring to do things differently with bricks and mortar
Beauty is a constantly innovating sector, often accompanied by long-lasting loyalty, inviting stores and a strong online offering
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AnalysisAI in action: How leading retailers are accelerating growth
Download the Retail Week Growth Report 2025 to uncover key trends, case studies, and expert insights on AI, innovation and diversification shaping the future of UK retail.
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AnalysisIs GenAI useful on the backend? Amazon says yes
The technology firm was bullish on the potential for Generative AI at its Delivering the Future event in San Francisco last week.
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AnalysisEnd of the search bar? What Walmart’s landmark deal with OpenAI means for retail
Walmart has placed a big bet on the future of shopping through a partnership with tech poster child OpenAI. Retail Week examines the implications of a landmark deal that ‘moves beyond traditional ecommerce’
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AnalysisWhat’s next for Matalan under its new CEO?
As Matalan ends its year-long search for a new boss, Retail Week hears from executive chair Karl-Heinz Holland about why the retailer settled on Henrik Nordvall and takes a look at what will be top of his inbox when he starts in February
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AnalysisIn the game: A tour of Nintendo’s first ever UK pop up in London
Loved by millions of people across all ages and genders all over the world, thanks to its addictive games and familiar characters, Iconic Japanese video game company Nintendo has opened its first UK pop-up store at Westfield London
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AnalysisHow Very Group, Asda, Co-op and Boots are upping their retail media game
Some retailers have just set up their own retail media networks, while others have been in the game for years.
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AnalysisThe boys are back in town: Why John Lewis, M&S and Asos are betting big on menswear
Menswear is going through somewhat of a revival as of late, with the category finally getting some much-needed attention
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AnalysisGunwharf Quays: The waterfront destination harbouring new brands
A waterfront destination in Portsmouth Harbour, Gunwharf Quays is a designer outlet bringing in a range of brands spanning sport, beauty, fashion and luxury, along with plenty of restaurants and leisure offerings
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AnalysisHow Matalan, Asda and Hugo Boss are harnessing the latest technology to streamline their businesses
Fashion and home retailer Matalan is in the midst of a turnaround as it is overhauling stores, digital channels and its people
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AnalysisAI, VR and on-demand: How tech is transforming L&D
Next-gen technologies are reshaping workplace culture and reducing employee turnover across the retail ecosystem. Discover three standout success stories from our People, tech and the workplace revolution report
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AnalysisThe City’s verdict after B&M goes ‘back to basics’
Yesterday, value retailer B&M’s new chief executive unveiled a “decisive” plan to get the brand back on track after it issued a profit warning. Here’s how the City responded to his “back to basics” approach.
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AnalysisAI-powered shopping in the US forecast to increase by 520% this holiday season
New figures from Adobe suggest that AI traffic to retail sites will peak in the 10 days leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday.
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AnalysisThe fight before Christmas: Tesco boss Murphy gears up for a very festive price war
In the looming shadow of a late autumn Budget which is filling businesses and consumers with dread, Tesco boss Ken Murphy is also predicting a price war before Christmas.
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AnalysisDoes Currys’ closure of its ESG committee mark the end of retail’s sustainability push?
In a time where US President Trump is openly hostile to so-called ‘woke’ green initiatives, does Currys recent decision to dismantle its dedicated ESG committee feed into this new culture war where being sustainable is ‘anti-growth’?
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AnalysisWhat have retailers been saying about tariffs ahead of the golden quarter?
Retailers selling into the US are definitely feeling the effects, but some are being specific about what they think the impact might be
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AnalysisModella Capital: The private equity firm fast becoming the UK high street’s most prolific investor
Embattled fashion accessories chain Claire’s was snapped up by one of retail’s most prolific investors this week as it became the latest addition in Modella Capital’s portfolio
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Analysis‘Like a bomb threat’ – Co-op looks forward as it grapples with cyber attack fallout
Bruised, battered, but unbowed, Co-op’s group chief executive Shirine Khoury-Haq and her c-suite fronted up to the damage wrought by the cyber attack, and their plans for the business to come back better
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AnalysisRetail 2026: 45 retail leaders reveal strategies for year ahead
Forty-five retail leaders from brands including Asda, Fortnum & Mason, Matalan, Morrisons, and THG have spoken exclusively with Retail Week for its annual report – Retail 2026. Access it here for free
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AnalysisRetail 2026: leaders reveal AI investment priorities
Retailers across the board are backing AI technology as a core engine for growth, productivity and insight in 2026