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NewsSuperdry boss targets up to 12 new format stores in the UK
On the day Superdry opened its first new format location in Nottingham, boss Julian Dunkerton told Retail Week he would like to open another dozen of the stores in the UK.
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NewsTemu accused of paying ‘negligible’ tax in the UK despite ‘enormous sales’
Temu’s UK arm has been accused of not paying corporation tax in the UK for two years despite enjoying “enormous sales” in the region, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsPets at Home CEO exits as profits downgraded
Pets at Home chief executive Lyssa McGowan has left her role and the business has unexpectedly cut its profit guidance.
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InterviewQ&A: Next CEO Lord Wolfson on navigating an ‘anaemic’ economic outlook
Next shares fell this morning as the retail bellwether cautioned that the UK economy is set for “anaemic” growth in the coming months.
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AnalysisNRF Europe: Five companies showcasing tech innovations for retail
Most industries are investing in more technology as the world becomes more advanced, and retail is no exception.
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NewsDebenhams brings back ‘Designers at Debenhams’ with Ashish collab
Debenhams has partnered with London-based designer Ashish for the relaunch of its designers fashion scheme.
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Report StorePeople, Tech and the Workplace Revolution
How retailers can harness tech and people strategy to drive transformation.
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NewsDeliveroo CEO to step down after DoorDash deal completes
Deliveroo founder and chief executive Will Shu is set to leave the business, once the £2.9bn acquisition of the delivery firm is completed by DoorDash.
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Newsletter
Intelligence Briefing: Four tech innovations driving retail execs to invest in stores
The narrative we often hear is that technology is driving customers online more and more. Two datasets released in the past couple of weeks highlight the views of both consumers and retail executives and show how the reality is a lot more complicated than that. First up are the ...
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NewsTala to open second store in Westfield London this autumn
Activewear and athleisure brand Tala is set to open its second bricks-and-mortar store in Westfield London, following the successful launch of its Carnaby Street flagship
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NewsNext posts big sales and profits rise, but sounds warning on UK job market
The fashion retailer reported group sales up by 10.3% and profit before tax up by 13.8% in the six months to July 2025 from 2024.
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AnalysisHow Starbucks is using video e-learning to drive training and productivity
Starbucks’ investment in video training has driven dramatic engagement in staff training across its global workforce. Our new guide shows how retailers can use technology to transform culture, cut employee churn and boost ROI
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NewsConsumer confidence drops to lowest level since spring as food inflation rises
Consumer confidence in the economy has hit its lowest level since spring as reports of growing food prices and UK economic struggles take hold.
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OpinionWhat the 2026 business rates revaluation means for major chains
Forthcoming changes represent a structural shift for big retailers, and they need to be prepared, observes Ryan’s tax services specialist Alex Probyn
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GalleryGallery: Pockets opens three-storey townhouse store in Bath
Independent luxury menswear retailer Pockets has opened the doors to a townhouse store in Bath – now the Midlands retailer’s most southernly store. Retail Week spoke to Pockets founder Paul Platt about the new opening, its launch into womenswear, and why Pockets is all about stores.
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NewsHarvey Nichols adds sparkle with new-look jewellery department
Department store group Harvey Nichols has unveiled a new jewellery department at its Knightsbridge flagship.
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Chart of the WeekChart: The customer service tasks that consumers most dread
New research by the Institute of Customer Service (ICS) reveals half of consumers feel that service is overly automated
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NewsMorrisons marks eleventh consecutive quarter of growth
Morrisons has reported an uptick in group like-for-like sales and an eleventh straight quarter of growth, despite the “challenging” consumer environment.
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InterviewClarks president Joe Ulloa on how the heritage brand is stepping into the future
As Clarks celebrates its 200th anniversary, the quintessential British brand is broadening its horizons with a revamped product offer, host of digital launches and international expansion as it prepares for the next chapter of its legacy
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NewsAmazon unveils hefty pay rise for UK staff
Online giant Amazon has awarded frontline staff an inflation-busting pay rise.