All Regions of UK & Ireland articles
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NewsPadel Nuestro to open first ever UK store as demand ramps up
Padel Nuestro, the first specialist padel company in Europe, is entering the UK market with the launch of its first store, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsAsda to roll out crime intelligence platform across all stores
Asda is rolling out crime reporting and intelligence platform Auror across its entire store estate following a successful pilot.
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NewsMajestic opens new store as part of a £4m investment
Majestic has begun its rollout of new stores as part of a £4m investment, with the first store opening in South West England.
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NewsOliver Bonas to open first retail park stores
Oliver Bonas is set to open stores within retail parks for the first time, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsMorrisons rolls out AI smart trolleys in UK first
Morrisons has become the first UK retailer to deploy Instacart’s AI-powered smart trolleys in one of its stores.
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Chart of the WeekThe data showing Andy Burnham’s challenge in reviving the high street
Andy Burnham has pledged to revive Britain’s struggling high streets, but after a decade of decline, delivering on that promise may prove difficult.
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NewsAmazon’s ultra-fast delivery service now available in Manchester
Amazon’s ultra-fast 30-minute delivery service “Amazon Now” has launched in Manchester.
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NewsUK retail sales rise again in June thanks to hot weather, says ONS
Retail sales grew again in June as the warm weather and sales promotions were estimated to have helped volumes, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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NewsConsumer confidence on the up thanks to football, heatwaves and a new PM
Consumer confidence was on the rise in July, delivering the largest monthly increase since November 2023.
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NewsSephora plans to roll out further boutique formats in the UK
Sephora is planning to roll out more of its new, smaller format boutique stores, with some already signed, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisBodycare: The embattled retailer bouncing back with AI and social media at the forefront
The opening of a brand new Bodycare at The Moor, Sheffield, was highly anticipated, but nothing could prepare for the response on the day itself
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NewsBodycare MD: ‘We want to revolutionise the high street’
The managing director of Bodycare said the retailer wants to “revolutionise the high street” as it starts opening stores following its administration 10 months ago.
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NewsMajority of UK consumers support new Buy Now, Pay Later regulations
A vast majority of UK consumers support the new Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) regulations, which come into force today (July 15).
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AnalysisHammerson: How beauty, new openings, and data are driving footfall across its destinations
The performance of physical retail in the UK has been a bit of a mixed bag of late. Claire’s, The Original Factory Shop and Quiz have fallen into administration in the past 12 months, but there are some positive stories too
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NewsBodycare appoints chief executive as it ramps up UK store roll out
Bodycare has appointed a chief executive as it accelerates its UK high street expansion.
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NewsMarks & Spencer to make its London Fashion Week debut this autumn
Marks & Spencer will be making its long-awaited debut at London Fashion Week this autumn, unveiling its collection to a global audience.
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NewsBodycare confirms more new stores in high street return
Beauty retailer Bodycare is set to return to the high street with 17 new stores, after it was bought out of administration in October 2025.
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AnalysisTest Drive: Primark’s long-awaited UK mobile app
High street retailer Primark debuted its customer mobile app in the UK this April, where customers can browse, buy and pick up in-store.
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NewsGarage continues UK expansion with Lakeside signing
Canadian label Garage is set to open its fourth location in the UK as it continues its regional expansion.
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NewsDebenhams Group chief executive implements full-time office policy
Debenhams Group chief executive Dan Finley has ordered corporate staff back into the office five days a week for testing and collaboration.