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Innovation of the WeekWestfield has opened a sensory room to support neurodiverse customers
Westfield London has launched a permanent sensory room as part of a commitment to making the shopping centre more inclusive and accessible
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GalleryLululemon has opened its largest store in Europe
Athleisure and activewear giant Lululemon has relocated and upsized its London flagship store to mark the brand’s largest store in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
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NewsAldi ups pay for second time in a month on back of Lidl’s increase
Value grocer Aldi has announced a further pay rise for staff, just a month after originally revealing a higher rate.
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NewsThe Original Factory Shop has been bought by Hobbycraft’s owner
The Original Factory Shop has been purchased by Modella Capital, the owner of retailer Hobbycraft.
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DataForget Blue Monday, growth in UK retail sales was another positive surprise from January
The release of the ONS’ retail sales on Friday was the latest in a surprisingly positive flurry of economic indicators in what is supposed to be the saddest month of the year
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NewsThe Perfume Shop is expanding its partnership with Deliveroo
The Perfume Shop and Deliveroo are expanding their retail partnership to further locations following the recent success of the first rollout.
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NewsTwo of the Inditex fashion brands are making their debut in Glasgow
Two of fashion giant Inditex’s fashion brands are opening their debut stores in Glasgow this year.
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NewsRetail sales crept up in January following four months of falling
Retail sales volumes crept up in January 2025, a change in direction following four consecutive months of falling.
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NewsApple is launching a cheaper iPhone 16e with AI features
pple has unveiled a more affordable version of its iPhone 16, bringing AI capabilities to a lower price point.
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Opinion‘You could be forgiven for thinking that a new cost-of-living crunch is upon us’
Hard-pressed consumers, like retailers, face unwelcome cost increases in the next few months and that has implications for spending, says Retail Week executive editor George MacDonald
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NewsConsumer confidence has risen despite cost-of-living crisis being ‘far from over’
Consumer confidence has risen two points in February, as the public is more optimistic about their personal finances in the year ahead despite the ongoing cost-of-living crisis being “far from over”.
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NewsWalmart sales and income climb as media business grows
Top retailer Walmart has posted a rise in sales and earnings, bolsted by its fast-growing advertising business.
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NewsNew Look is exiting Republic of Ireland with hundreds of jobs axed
Fashion giant New Look is reported to be exiting the Republic of Ireland with hundreds of jobs being axed as a result.
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NewsM&S pilots paper chocolate wrapping as part of net-zero drive
Marks & Spencer is trying out paper wrapping for chocolate for the first time as it seeks to build a sustainable business.
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NewsAmazon is adding Adidas to its Buy with Prime service
Amazon has expanded its Buy with Prime service, a direct-to-consumer facility offering to include Adidas this year.
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NewsFashion retailer Quiz calls in administrators
Clothing group Quiz has brought administrators on board, likely leading to job losses and store closures.
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Opinion‘When it comes to Gen Z, businesses need to work with, not against, the zeitgeist’
The constant drip-feeding of exasperation-loaded Gen Z column inches detract businesses from keeping pace, argues Retail Week editor-in-chief Charlotte Hardie
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NewsConsumer confidence hits ‘new low’ as energy bills rise looms
Consumer sentiment has stepped back this month, when confidence in the state of the economy fell.
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NewsDolce & Gabbana has opened a ‘world first’ beauty and accessories store
Luxury brand Dolce & Gabbana has opened a “first-of-its-kind” store combining beauty and accessories in London.
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NewsThe Very Group has delivered an ‘improved performance’ as profit grows
The Very Group has recorded an “improved performance” as it saw profits rise but its revenue slipped.