All Stores and property articles – Page 22
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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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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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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.
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GalleryInside rising beauty brand Vieve’s biggest ever pop-up
Beauty retailer Vieve has opened the doors to a four-month-long pop-up shop in Glasgow.
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InterviewNew BRC chair Jo Whitfield: lessons, leadership, and retail representation
Welder’s daughter Jo Whitfield rose to hold top positions at retailers including Asda, the Co-op and Matalan. Newly appointed as the BRC’s first woman chair, she tells Retail Week what she hopes to bring to the role
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NewsOxford Street to be traffic-free for a day ahead of pedestrianisation plans
Buses and taxis are to be banned from Oxford Street for a traffic-free day ahead of the London Mayor’s plans to introduce permanent pedestrianisation.
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GalleryIn pictures: Topshop touches down in Liberty
Legendary fashion brand Topshop has opened in the famous department store Liberty, restoring a UK bricks-and-mortar presence after a four-year absence.
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NewsHotel Chocolat taps up Mars executive as new UK boss
Hotel Chocolat has tapped up the general manager of Kind, which is owned by parent company Mars, to run its UK business, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsPrimark opens new standalone homeware store in Manchester
Primark has opened the first standalone home store in Great Britain following a successful launch of the concept in Belfast earlier this year.
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Opinion'As Waitrose’s Bailey checks out, he leaves opportunity for his successor'
Waitrose boss James Bailey is leaving next month. He’s steered the grocer through turbulent times and now is the time and his replacement should seize the moment – including more shops – says George MacDonald
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NewsOcado invests in new distribution hub in Nottingham
British online supermarket retailer Ocado has announced the opening of a new regional distribution hub in Nottingham today, to support further growth across the country.
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NewsWest End lost over £300m in six months due to scrapping of tax-free shopping
The West End lost £310m in retail sales in the first half of 2025 as the axing of tax-free shopping took its toll.
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Analysis17 and Central: The London shopping centre championing convenience and community
Many London-based community shopping centres harbour a reputation of being run down, tired, and under-funded, but this narrative is changing.
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NewsPoundland returns to round pounds for ‘simplicity’ in turnaround plan
As reported by Retail Week earlier this month, Poundland is to return to round pounds in its pricing after a successful five month trial in selected stores.
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AnalysisIs leisure and hospitality the new frontier for retail?
From Frasers’ stake in We Do Play, to Lush eyeing the launch of a hotel, the church and state divisions of retail, leisure and hospitality are becoming increasingly blurred. Retail Week analyses which retailers are making moves in this space, and what the opportunities and potential pitfalls are
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NewsRituals to open another 15 stores before the end of the year
Rituals plans to open another 15 stores across the UK and Ireland stores before the end of the year as it opens its 100th UK store, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsHolland & Barrett enters health and wellness partnership with Co-op
High street retailer Holland & Barrett has entered a partnership with Co-op to add a range of its health and wellness products into selected Co-op UK stores.
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NewsPoundland wins go-ahead for restructuring plan from High Court
Value retailer Poundland has been given a green light to restructure, providing a lifeline as it launches a revival strategy.
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GalleryMarks & Spencer reveals new-look Pantheon food hall
Marks & Spencer has opened the doors to a new food hall in its famous Pantheon store on London’s Oxford Street.