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NewsMamas & Papas posts record-breaking Black Friday sales
Early years retailer Mamas & Papas reported record sales during the Black Friday trading period.
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OpinionExplainer: What revaluation means for retailers’ business rates bills
The rateable values announced in last month’s Budget represent the biggest shift in support for 30 years. They reveal structural tensions, but big retailers should benefit, observes tax specialist Ryan’s Alex Probyn
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NewsRetailers need to ‘step up’ to tackle shoplifting, says Met chief
Metropolitan Police commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has said retail stores must increase efforts in response to the unprecedented rise in shoplifting incidents.
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NewsNext in talks to strike a deal with Russell & Bromley
High street chain Next is in talks with advisers at Russell & Bromley about striking a potential deal.
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NewsEvri to recruit over 2,000 roles as parcel demand continues
Evri is undergoing a huge recruitment drive across the UK as demand for parcels continues.
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NewsUK consumers set to spend nearly £25bn over Christmas
UK consumers are set to spend £24.6bn on presents, food, and festivities over the Christmas period this year, according to PwC’s latest festive predictions survey.
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NewsJohn Lewis opens new hospitality destinations in time for Christmas
Department store group John Lewis is upping the ante in hospitality ahead of Christmas, following strong sales growth.
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AnalysisStore tour: A look at one of Matalan’s revamped stores
Matalan has been on a road to recovery this year. It is planning a relaunched loyalty scheme and refreshed mobile app, announced former H&M UK boss Henrik Nordvall as its new chief executive, and has just completed a £25m investment in new stores and refurbishments.
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NewsFrasers Group snaps up Swindon Designer Outlet
Frasers Group has snapped up Swindon Designer Outlet as the retail giant continues to grow its property portfolio.
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NewsMatalan reveals results of first phase of store refresh programme
Matalan has shared an update on the first phase of its store refurbishment programme as it makes progress on its business transformation.
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NewsPoundland details further store closures – full list
Value retailer Poundland has announced the locations of another 14 branches that will be shut.
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NewsGoogle launches virtual fashion try-on tool in the UK
Google has launched its virtual apparel try-on tool in the UK and India for users in time for Christmas.
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NewsOliver Bonas plots 20 new stores over next 12 months
Oliver Bonas has unveiled plans to open 20 new stores next year as it ramps up its physical expansion.
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InterviewQ&A: Trinny London MD on omnichannel, personalisation and Christmas
While Trinny London is not even a decade old, the beauty retailer has gone from being makeup-focused and digital first, to now focusing on omnichannel with its flagship London store and personalised services.
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NewsTrinny London MD says US expansion is a ‘big part of future strategy’
Trinny London managing director Mark Smith has said US expansion forms a big part of the group’s future strategy, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsNext offloads land for £54m
Next has offloaded land that it acquired in 2021 to consolidate part of its distribution network for £54.1m.
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NewsCo-op sets record pace with 11 store openings in one week
The investment in convenience stores comes as the retailer is continuing to call on the government to deliver business-rates reform at the November 26 Budget “to secure the future of small shops and community retail”.
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DataData: The consumer and retail trends shaping Christmas 2025
We’re in the thick of the golden quarter with Black Friday just days away and Christmas in a month, but concerns over what will be in the Budget could crush consumers’ Christmas spirit
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NewsUK retailers losing over £2bn annually in unclaimed courier refunds
UK retailers are losing £2.1bn each year over unclaimed refunds for lost and damaged parcels, new data has revealed.
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NewsWatchdog considering investigation into WHSmith profit overstatement
The UK accounting regulator is considering whether to launch a formal investigation into PwC’s auditing of WHSmith following a £30m profit overstatement in its North American division.