All Retail Week UAT articles in June 2025 – Page 6
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NewsShein faces fresh lawsuit in claims of dodged taxes
Online fashion giant Shein has been hit with a new lawsuit from the High Court claiming it has committed customs and VAT fraud.
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AnalysisAroma Zone: The French health and beauty retailer scenting opportunity in the UK
French health and beauty retailer Aroma Zone is the latest international player to sense an opportunity in the UK.
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NewsAsda unveils £10m refresh for in-store cafe portfolio
Asda has announced a £10m refresh of over 180 of its in-store cafes across the UK.
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NewsCrocs to open its debut London outlet store this year
Footwear brand Crocs is set to open its first London outlet store later this year as its popularity continues to increase, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsBiggest retailers face £600m tax rise as rates reform hits
Britain’s largest supermarkets and West End shops face being hit hardest by a £600m surge in property taxes next year, according to new analysis.
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NewsFortnum & Mason eyes UK stores outside of London
Fortnum & Mason is considering opening UK stores outside of London for the first time in its three-century history.
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Opinion‘Only as good as next day’s trade? That mindset risks putting short-term tactics above long-term strategy’
While many believe the retail and consumer sector is challenged, True’s Matt Truman believes that, with patience, significant investor gains can be made
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InterviewQ&A: Nectar360 boss on creating new opportunities in retail media
Sainsbury’s and Nectar360 have today announced their new platform Pollen, which they say will “supercharge” their retail media business and drive forward their strategy
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Retail VoiceSix ways to crack down on retail crime
With two-thirds of retailers taking steps to protect themselves from theft and violence, NFU Mutual examines how the sector can successfully tackle shoplifting
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Innovation of the WeekL’Oréal partners with firm for 3D AI-generated product imagery
Innovation of the Week is a series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team. Every week, we bring you new ideas and case studies across consumer, technology, sustainability, economy, policy, and industry.
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NewsInvestment firm acquires stake in WHSmith following high street sale
An activist investment firm has started to build a stake in WHSmith after it sold off its high street arm to Modella Capital.
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NewsInditex looking to bring Lefties brand to UK
Fashion giant Inditex is eyeing new store locations for the expansion of its Lefties brand in the UK, according to reports.
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NewsJohn Lewis’ great-grandson leaves Oak Furnitureland
Patrick Lewis, great-grandson of the founder of department store chain John Lewis, has left Oak Furnitureland after one year as its finance boss.
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NewsDebenhams plots more beauty showroom openings
Debenhams is plotting the opening of more beauty showrooms, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsAsda unveils over £1m investment in expanding electric vehicle delivery fleet
Supermarket giant Asda is more than doubling its electric vehicle home shopping fleet with more than £1m in investment.
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NewsDobbies bolsters executive team with two new director hires
Home and gardening retailer Dobbies has bolstered its executive team by making two new director appointments.
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NewseBay executive joins board of UK online social lender
An eBay executive has taken on a role as non-executive board director of social lender, Fair for You.
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NewsUK retail footfall takes ‘disappointing turn’ during the start of summer
Retail footfall in the UK has taken a “disappointing turn” during the beginning of summer despite a more promising start to the year.
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InterviewTesco boss Ken Murphy talks costs, competition and cyber threats
After yet another quarter of sales growth and market share gains at Tesco, boss Ken Murphy talks to the press about the grocer’s most recent performance, why the government need to relieve the retail sector, the fierce competition and the secret to remaining a market leader
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Opinion‘Gone for £1, but Poundland could still coin it in again’
It’s been sold for a quid and restructuring looms, but Poundland’s value for money proposition can still profitably draw in shoppers if it refocuses on traditional strengths, argues Retail Week executive editor George MacDonald

















