All Stores and property articles – Page 6
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AnalysisOutlets remain the UK’s top shopping destination – why?
Footfall to UK shopping destinations has been abysmal to say the least. We don’t yet have an idea of how January panned out, but December footfall was down 2.9% year on year and 0.8% month on month, according to the BRC-Sensormatic data
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NewsThe Original Factory Shop axes a third of head office staff
The Original Factory Shop has made a third of its total head office staff redundant less than a week after it collapsed into administration, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsAmerican Golf snapped up by Dragons’ Den star’s investment group
American Golf has today [February 4] been acquired by the investment group of Jessop’s owner and Dragon’s Den star Peter Jones for an undisclosed fee.
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NewsHolland & Barrett strengthens commitment to Chinese market
Holland & Barrett is strengthening its commitment to the Chinese market as its group chief executive travels to the country with the UK trade delegation.
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NewsThe retailers best meeting shopper expectations to be revealed in new digital index
LIVE 2026 will see the launch of the Digital Capability Index, a new collaborative report between Retail Week and The Grocer.
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DataThe shoplifting report: what consumers really think about retail crime
Thanks to exclusive consumer data collected for Retail Week by YouGov, we can lift the lid on what British shoppers really think about shoplifting.
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NewsGovernment issues new guidance for Employment Rights Act changes
The government has today [February 3] launched a website with new guidance for retailers and other businesses to ensure they “get employment law changes right”.
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NewsRituals sees sales rise as it opened over 200 stores in 2025
Luxury cosmetics brand Rituals has seen sales rise in 2025 as it opened over 200 boutiques globally.
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NewsTourist tax cost UK more than £1bn in lost spending last year
The number of Chinese visitors to the UK in 2025 was only 82% of 2019 levels, the Association of International Retail said. Spain saw a much higher rate of Chinese visitors, at 121% of their 2019 levels. Tourists from outside the EU were eligible to receive a VAT refund on ...
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NewsCo-op confirms number of 2026 openings following investment
The Co-op has confirmed a number of openings for the first quarter of this year following a “transformative investment”.
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InterviewQ&A: Pets Corner CEO on DTC, minimum wage and his new retail fascia
Pets Corner chief executive Dean Richmond speaks to Retail Week about his plans for 2026, the impact that DTC and minimum wage increases have had on his business, and why staff training is his ’secret sauce’
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NewsTM Lewin plots new stores as it ramps up expansion plans
TM Lewin is embarking on a store expansion drive as it looks to rebuild its bricks-and-mortar portfolio for the first time since its collapse, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsSephora unveils details of debut Northern Ireland opening
Beauty retailer Sephora has unveiled details of its first store in Northern Ireland, its 13th UK store so far.
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NewsMajority of UK consumers think it’s easy to steal from retailers
Exclusive survey data from YouGov shows that more consumers in the UK believe it would be easy to steal from retailers than their international counterparts, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsRM Williams plots store expansion following sales growth
Australian bootmaker RM Williams has unveiled plans to expand its retail presence across the country following three years of double-digit growth in the UK.
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NewsH&M profits rise but warns of slow start to the year
H&M has reported a better-than-expected rise in operating profit during its final quarter, but warned it was experiencing a slower start to its new financial year.
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NewsQuiz seeks new funding after ‘disappointing’ Christmas
The owners of Quiz are racing to secure a fresh injection of cash to help stabilise the fast fashion brand following a “disappointing” Christmas.
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Opinion‘Demise of the retail Saturday job is more significant than it sounds’
Is the retail industry’s longstanding reputation for fostering the careers of young people at risk of being lost, asks Charlotte Hardie
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AnalysisFive innovative crime-busting ideas to address the shop theft scourge
High levels of crime have plagued retailers for years, prompting a wave of investment in staff safety and theft reduction – but there is more to do.
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NewsLK Bennett snapped up out of administration by Poundland owner
Fashion retailer LK Bennett has been acquired out of administration by the owner of Poundland and Laura Ashley.