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Chart of the WeekRaising business rates on warehouses would hit traditional retailers harder than Amazon
Andy Burnham floated a higher business rate on warehouses to charge online giants to fund the high street support. The data shows the largest bills would fall on traditional retailers instead.
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AnalysisBritish Land pitches retail parks as omnichannel winners
One of the UK’s largest retail park owners says fresh CACI data showing a rise in in-store transactions underlines that the out-of-town format is best placed for retailers’ omnichannel operations.
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AnalysisHow much of Hugo Boss, Mulberry and Burberry does Frasers Group now own?
As its ongoing takeover battle for Hugo Boss took another turn this morning, Retail Week has the latest data behind Frasers Group’s luxury fashion shopping spree
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Chart of the WeekThe data showing Andy Burnham’s challenge in reviving the high street
Andy Burnham has pledged to revive Britain’s struggling high streets, but after a decade of decline, delivering on that promise may prove difficult.
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AnalysisThe World Cup saw the TV market return to growth: How else did it help retail?
Retailers and data providers reported accelerating TV and sportswear sales − despite the heatwave.
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NewsUK retail sales rise again in June thanks to hot weather, says ONS
Retail sales grew again in June as the warm weather and sales promotions were estimated to have helped volumes, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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InterviewQ&A: Rethink Productivity co-founder on smooth store operations and colleague efficiency
Rethink Productivity co-founder and head of insights Sue Hedaux talks about the biggest challenges for retailers, in-store tech being a help and a hindrance, and how retailers can set up shop for the future
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NewsConsumer confidence on the up thanks to football, heatwaves and a new PM
Consumer confidence was on the rise in July, delivering the largest monthly increase since November 2023.
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NewsInflation rate falls amid fierce grocery competition
The rate of inflation slowed to 2.6% in June, as the cost of living continues to shape spending and dominates the new government agenda.
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NewsWorld Cup helps drive strongest volume growth outside major holidays
Unit growth at grocery retailers was up by 1.1% year on year in the four weeks to July 11, NIQ has reported, in the strongest volume performance of the last 12 months barring Christmas and Easter
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NewsWholesale and retail businesses slower to adopt AI than other sectors, says ONS
Only about 21% of retail businesses say they use AI, according to new data released by the ONS, despite over a third of all companies across the economy saying that they use the technology
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Chart of the WeekRetail theft rose as England advanced through the World Cup
As England went further in the World Cup, fan enthusiasm soared and footfall climbed on match days. But while passion grew, so did theft
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NewsMajority of UK consumers support new Buy Now, Pay Later regulations
A vast majority of UK consumers support the new Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) regulations, which come into force today (July 15).
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Chart of the WeekChart: Watches of Switzerland narrows gap on fellow luxury listed retailer Burberry
The high-end watch brand reported revenue growth of 11% in 2025, narrowing the revenue gap with Britain’s other major listed luxury brand Burberry
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NewsOnline sales lead the way as heatwave keeps customers off the high streets
Online shopping led the way during the last heatwave, as soaring temperatures kept customers off the high streets.
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AnalysisHammerson: How beauty, new openings, and data are driving footfall across its destinations
The performance of physical retail in the UK has been a bit of a mixed bag of late. Claire’s, The Original Factory Shop and Quiz have fallen into administration in the past 12 months, but there are some positive stories too
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NewsEngland’s World Cup win provides footfall boost for night-time economy
England’s World Cup win over Norway on Saturday night/early Sunday morning provided a boost to the country’s night-time economy.
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DataFootfall fell sharply in June during record-breaking heatwave
While some sunshine typically encourages consumers to hit the shops, new data reveals that last month’s heatwave has left high streets burned.
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Chart of the WeekThe PS5 Pro is the most expensive major console since the 1990s. Why does that matter to retailers?
The cost of games consoles has historically declined after launch. All three major manufacturers have instead announced recent price hikes. With Sony also announcing it was moving away from video game discs, major shifts are happening in the games retail sector
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DataRanking: The Top 10 UK retailers for customer satisfaction
John Lewis was the highest-rated retailer for customer satisfaction in the July edition of a long-running barometer published by the Institute of Customer Service, but retailers are now rated lower than banks on average