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NewsThe Works shuts down ecommerce website with immediate effect
The Works has announced that it has shut down its ecommerce site, moving instead to a non-transactional channel with “immediate effect”.
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Opinion‘Next will set the tone on retail’s prospects when it reveals results as war rages’
Fashion powerhouse Next reports soon. The industry will look to chief executive Lord Wolfson for his views on prospects as war unsettles the global economy, says George MacDonald
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NewsDFS brand partnerships reach ‘record sales levels’
The sofa and bed specialist increased both revenues and profits in the first half of its 2026 trading year.
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NewsUK consumer confidence sees biggest monthly drop since lockdown
Nearly two-thirds (63%) of the UK public expect the economy to worsen over the next six months.
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NewsMoonpig anticipates strong full-year performance
Online cards specialist Moonpig has reported “continued strong profit performance and cash generation”.
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AnalysisWith another rescue bid in the offing, does Claire’s deserve saving?
Embattled fashion accessories retailer Claire’s was thrown another potential life ring this week when the brand’s European owner revealed he was in talks to acquire its UK stores business.
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NewsWickes chief executive: 'All areas of the business are in growth'
Wickes has reported a stronger than expected rise in annual profits and plans to significantly accelerate its store expansion plans.
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NewsEntrepreneur Theo Paphitis’ Boux Avenue and Ryman post profits rise
Retail tycoon Theo Paphitis’ Boux Avenue fashion and Ryman stationery businesses have notched up full-year earnings increases as improvement strategies paid off, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisJohn Lewis chiefs on Middle East uncertainty, bringing back the bonus, Topshop, and more
Grocery and department stores group John Lewis Partnership posted improved full-year sales and earnings, and restored the famous bonus as they press on with reinvigoration plans.
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NewsJohn Lewis pays first bonus since 2022 amid revenue increase
John Lewis is awarding a bonus of 2% to staff alongside a £108m growth in pay.
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NewsAsda to pay staff bonus despite turbulent performance
Asda is set to push on with paying its staff their annual bonus as a thank you, despite a challenging year of trading.
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NewsZara owner Inditex posts rise in full-year profits
Fashion giant Inditex has reported a rise in annual sales and profits, and said the new year is off to a good start.
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NewsCard spend inches up as inflation and conflict dampen consumer confidence
Consumer confidence in the UK, Europe, US and global economy all fell following the recent outbreak of war in the Middle East and concerns about growing inflation.
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Chart of the WeekWhat will disrupt the retail industry the most in 2026?
This year’s edition of the AlixPartners Disruption Index showed that nine out of 10 retail leaders believe industry business models need to change, with the report saying that retail was likely to be one of the most disrupted sectors in the economy
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NewsBeauty Bay sold to French-owned investment group
Manchester-based Beauty Bay has been sold to a French-owned investment group after it lined up administrators last month.
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NewsNeptune doubles profit as strategic reset pays off
Neptune has doubled EBITDA and returned to a profit as it continues what it describes as the first phase of its long-term growth strategy, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsMatalan secures further £25m in funding to power transformation
Matalan has secured a commitment for a further £25m in additional funding from its core investor group to help power its ongoing turnaround.
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NewsFrasers Group adds to Puma stake
The British retail group is now the second-largest shareholder in the German sportswear brand after acquiring a 5.77% stake
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Opinion‘WHSmith can’t be expected to bail out Modella’s embattled TGJones’
WHSmith has challenges of its own to cope with, and it’s impossible to see why it would divert any focus to the fortunes of its former high street arm. Ultimately, the buck stops with TGJones’ owner, Modella, observes George MacDonald
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NewsWHSmith reports revenue growth but warns of Middle East disruption
WHSmith has reported solid revenue growth as its North American travel business continues to outperform other international markets