All Retail Week UAT articles in September 2025 – Page 9
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NewsH&M names new UK managing director
Fashion giant H&M has appointed a new boss of its UK and Ireland division.
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NewsVery own-brand fashion revamp is key for ‘accelerating growth’
Very’s chief customer officer has said the new launch of its own-brand fashion collection is important for “accelerating growth” at the retailer.
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NewsletterIntelligence Briefing: How does UK retail sales growth compare to its European neighbours?
We are expecting the delayed July ONS retail sales on Friday after the statistics authority postponed the release for “quality assurance” issues. In the delay, I thought I would have a look at what retail sales growth has looked like in the rest of Europe, picking most of the sizable economies within the EU.
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NewsHolland & Barrett unveils transformation of beauty category
Holland & Barrett has upgraded its beauty category with a major transformation as part of its broader strategy to provide an elevated customer experience backed by science.
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NewsCurrys announces £50m share buyback as B2B, gaming and AI drive growth
The electronics retailer posted a 3% like-for-like revenue increase in the 17 weeks to August 30, 2025, in its UK and Ireland business versus the same period in 2024.
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NewsM&S hackers reportedly linked to Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack
The BBC reported that “Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters” claimed responsibility for the attack on messaging app Telegram and posted pictures from within the Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) IT networks.
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InterviewQ&A: AliExpress’ UK GM on AI innovation, faster fulfilment and the rise of competitors
In this exclusive Q&A feature, Retail Week speaks with AliExpress’ UK general manager Bonnie Zhao, to explore what sets UK shoppers apart from their global counterparts, the role of AI innovation and AliExpress’ upcoming growth ambitions.
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AnalysisJohn Lewis kicks off golden quarter with Never Knowingly Undersold marketing splash
As well as a tie-up with Topshop, John Lewis chiefs this week revealed their bets for the golden quarter and launched a Never Knowingly Undersold brand campaign to mark the anniversary of the price pledge
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NewsBosses from Morrisons, George, Ikea and more join Retail Week Awards judges
The chief executives and managing directors of 20 of the UK’s biggest and best-loved retail brands have joined the judging panel for next year’s Retail Week Awards.
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NewsOnline Home Shop sales soar as shoppers hunt for bargain homewares
Online Home Shop, a family-owned ecommerce homeware retailer, has seen sales soar during the first half of its financial year as shoppers sought out cheaper ways to improve their homes, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsLush shuts down UK operations ‘in solidarity with Gaza’
Lush has ceased operations for one day as it shows solidarity with Gaza and calls on the government to “end arm sales from the UK”.
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NewsJohn Lewis to launch Topshop in-store and online
John Lewis and Topshop have struck a deal to sell the famous fashion brand’s product in stores and online.
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NewsRetail cyber attacks hit consumer confidence in online shopping
UK consumers are more cautious about shopping online after recent data breaches involving British retailers.
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NewsAldi launches InPost parcel lockers in more than half of UK stores
Over 500 Aldi stores across the UK now have InPost Lockers that allow shoppers to collect and return online orders from their local branch.
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DataHow does UK retail sales growth compare to the rest of Europe?
When stacked against comparable countries in Europe based on sales volumes change since 2021, the UK lags most of them. Germany, France and Spain have all performed better since then
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NewsWatches of Switzerland defies Trump tariffs with strong US trading
Watches of Switzerland has reported strong trading in the United States, despite the Trump administration’s levelling of increased tariffs on Swiss imports.
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Opinion‘Retail media’s talent pipeline isn’t keeping up with the pace of change’
If retailers and media buyers don’t fully understand the tools and the context they operate in, a gulf may emerge between what’s possible and what’s delivered, warns Steve Ricketts of Publicis
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AnalysisRefurbish, returns, and resale: Amazon’s first discount event for second hand products
It may have been Prime Day less than two months ago, but Amazon is introducing another sales event for UK customers.
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NewsJohn Lewis names former Tesco exec as new Waitrose boss
John Lewis has named former Tesco executive Tom Denyard as the new managing director of Waitrose, replacing departing boss James Bailey.
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NewsSainsbury’s rolls out facial recognition tech to stem rising crime
Sainsbury’s has rolled out facial recognition technology in some of its stores in a bid to increase staff and customer safety.