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AnalysisIn pictures: the best new concept and flagship store openings of the year
We’re almost at the end of 2025, which has been a bumper year for shopfloor innovation, theatrical flagships and new-to-market concept stores. Here are some of the best new stores that opened this year
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NewsFestive footfall rises as shoppers leave Christmas gifts to last minute
Retail footfall has increased in the run-up to Christmas as customers shop for festive food and last-minute gifts.
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NewsMothercare records a loss and plummeting sales
Mothercare has recorded a loss and falling sales in its first half as it drastically reduced its store count with its franchise partners.
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NewsAmazon blocks job applications from suspected North Korean agents
Thousands of suspected North Korean agents have tried to get jobs with online retail and tech giant Amazon using fake and stolen identities.
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NewsFormer Waitrose boss named chief executive of Pets at Home
Pets at Home has appointed the former managing director of Waitrose as its new chief executive.
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InterviewQ&A: Superdrug head of own brand and exclusives on appealing to Gen Z
Superdrug has recently launched its new POP own-brand range aimed at a younger audience.
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FeatureInnovation round-up: Strategic partnerships, AI agents and gamified experiences
The Innovation round-up is our series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team, bringing you new ideas and case studies across technology, sustainability, stores, ecommerce and customer experience. Here we bring you the eight best innovations that caught our attention in the final quarter of 2025.
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NewsSuperdrug gifting helpline sees success ahead of Christmas
Superdrug’s gifting helpline has seen success ahead of Christmas as customers look to humans for advice for better personal choices, suggestions and gifting options.
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NewsHMV to open first store in Amsterdam
HMV is opening its first Amsterdam shop next year, following the successful opening of a store in The Hague last month.
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NewsletterTech & Digital Briefing: One last hope for big festive spending
Santa is nearly embarking on his annual round-the-world trip and retail will also hopefully get a present under the tree this week. While retailers such as Marks & Spencer, Aldi, Home Bargains, Pets at Home and Wickes are shutting up shop on Boxing Day, Adobe predicts many consumers will shop ...