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AnalysisEven as Ocado’s stock rises at home, are its international ambitions fading away?
Ocado Retail continues to grow at home, but does last week’s announcement from Sobeys spell the end of the pureplay retailer turned tech provider’s international ambitions?
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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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NewsOcado shares dive as Canadian partner closes warehouse
Ocado Solutions has suffered another setback after it announced that Canadian partner Sobeys would be closing one of its automated fulfilment sites.
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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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NewsDr Martens hails turnaround progress as it eyes ‘significant profit growth’
Dr Martens has made “good progress executing our consumer-first strategy” and said it remains on track to deliver significant profit growth in the financial year.
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NewsCharles Tyrwhitt to launch in Japan
British suits and shirts specialist Charles Tyrwhitt is set to launch the brand in Japan in March, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsBurberry momentum builds after strong end to 2025
Luxury retailer Burberry reported strong festive trading, driven by sales growth in China and double-digit growth in Gen Z customers.
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NewsJD Sports reports Christmas dip against ‘volatile consumer backdrop’
JD Sports reported growth in both North America and Asia Pacific, but it was not enough to make up for slumps in the UK and Europe over the festive period.
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AnalysisLeo Quinn: The non-retail turnaround veteran charged with getting WHSmith back off the ground
The embattled travel retailer announced the appointment of turnaround veteran Leo Quinn today. Retail Week analyses what the former Balfour Beatty boss will bring to the business, and what it means for the retailer’s plans moving forward.
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NewsTala CEO departs after US expansion set back
Athleisurewear brand Tala has confirmed the departure of chief executive Morgan Fowles, weeks after it reported widening losses.
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NewsAmerican streetwear brand First Down to relaunch in the UK
Heritage streetwear brand First Down USA has officially relaunched in the UK and Ireland market with Pace Partnership London spearheading the brand’s return.
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NewsIconic department store group Saks files for bankruptcy protection
Saks, one of the most famous retailers in the world, has sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it seeks to establish “a strong and stable future”.
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NewsMulberry records growth across all markets as strategy starts to deliver
UK luxury fashion brand Mulberry has recorded revenue growth across all markets as its ongoing new strategy is starting to pay off.
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Opinion‘In Primark’s bleak midwinter, one guiding star gives hope’
Despite tough conditions, the UK was the standout performer as Primark’s overseas business slumped. Applying lessons learned at home internationally should help the retailer recover, believes George MacDonald
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NewsUniqlo owner raises profit outlook after strong first quarter
Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing has raised its profit forecast for the year after posting a surge in sales and profit in its first quarter.
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NewsJD Sports promotes from within as it names new European boss
JD Sports has promoted Paul Orange to the role of managing director of JD UK, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisExplainer: What is the Zeos platform and how is it helping Next achieve success?
Fashion power Next traded strongly over Christmas, and flagged the benefit of its move onto the Zeos platform as a contributor to success.
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NewsPop Mart boosts global expansion with new production sites
Chinese plush toy maker Pop Mart is to bolster its supply network with manufacturing facilities in Mexico, Cambodia and Indonesia.
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NewsAmazon blocks job applications from suspected North Korean agents
Thousands of suspected North Korean agents have tried to get jobs with online retail and tech giant Amazon using fake and stolen identities.
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NewsDune trading strongly following ‘painful’ period
Footwear and accessories retailer Dune has reported good trading in the autumn/winter period after a fall in sales and profits in its last financial year.