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NewsDune founder: ‘The UK is not an exciting place to do business’
Dune founder Daniel Rubin has criticised the government for failing to keep its promise to boost growth, stating: “The UK is just not an exciting place to do business.”
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NewsTopshop teams up with John Lewis for Christmas pop-ups
Topshop is launching a series of exclusive pop-ups next month with its retail partner John Lewis ahead of its high street return.
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NewsConsumers favour experiences, value and resale in golden quarter
Consumers are now favouring experiences, value-led retail and resale platforms during the golden quarter, according to new research from Experian and Reward.
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NewsletterIntelligence Briefing: Retail sales picking up momentum?; Lots on Amazon and AI
I actually have some good news for once. Some sunny numbers from a not-so-sunny September came with the better-than-expected retail sales read for the month. The ONS said that volumes jumped by 0.5% month on month. Economists had been forecasting a 0.2% drop. In the spirit of marking ...
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VideoDebenhams launches star-studded 2025 Christmas ad campaign
Debenhams has teamed up with former footballer Peter Crouch, television personality Olivia Attwood and comedian Judi Love for its 2025 Christmas campaign.
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NewsAdidas upgrades forecast despite weaker North American sales
Adidas has upgraded its profit forecast for the financial year despite reporting softer sales in its North American division.
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NewsM&S and Asda back online after Microsoft outage
Websites and mobile apps for M&S and Asda have returned to service after experiencing problems caused by a global Microsoft outage.
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AnalysisThe beauty players daring to do things differently with bricks and mortar
Beauty is a constantly innovating sector, often accompanied by long-lasting loyalty, inviting stores and a strong online offering
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NewsAliExpress launches new scheme to match Amazon prices
Global online marketplace AliExpress has launched a new scheme to match and compete with Amazon’s prices.
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NewsSuperdry back in the black despite ‘softer top-line sales’
Superdry has swung back to a profit for the financial year, as cost savings and reductions offset the drag of softer topline sales on revenues.
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Chart of the WeekChart: Next’s Q3 results are ahead of expectations
Next pointed to improved stock levels and strong marketing performance as the reason sales came in £76m ahead of guidance
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Opinion‘Amazon’s AI-driven job cuts will send a shiver through retail head offices’
The retail giant won’t be the last to axe roles – and white collar positions will be under threat, believes George MacDonald
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NewsWHSmith delays results as accounting investigation continues
Travel retail specialist WHSmith has moved its full-year results back as accountants review a profits overstatement at its flagship North American business.
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NewsHMV continues expansion with more stores in UK and Europe
HMV is set to expand further into the UK and Europe with three new stores planned as part of its continued store rollout.
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NewsCurrys Black Friday deals to be slashed to its lowest ever price
Electricals giant Currys has promised that all of its Black Friday deals will be at their lowest ever price.
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FeatureTikTok Shop: why are some retailers yet to take the plunge?
Four years on from TikTok Shop’s launch in the UK, Retail Week explores how it has gone from an entertainment app to a revenue driver, which brands have dived in, and which are worried about the murky waters.
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NewsBodycare snapped up by former Body Shop CEO
An investment group fronted by former Molton Brown and The Body Shop chief executive Charles Denton has acquired embattled beauty retailer Bodycare out of administration.
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NewsNext upgrades profit guidance as sales soar
Next has again upgraded its full-year profit guidance, after soaring sales outstripped predictions for the third quarter.
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NewsAI search to have big Black Friday impact as retailers rush to capture spend
AI-enabled search will have a bigger impact on customer product discovery and spend this Black Friday, as retailers battle to capture promotional spend due to the potential impact of the Budget.
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AnalysisAI in action: How leading retailers are accelerating growth
Download the Retail Week Growth Report 2025 to uncover key trends, case studies, and expert insights on AI, innovation and diversification shaping the future of UK retail.