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NewsCDS Superstores extends fulfilment partnership with THG
The owner of The Range, Wilko and Homebase has agreed a multi-year fulfilment partnership extension with THG Fulfil.
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NewsVery Group profits rise despite flat sales
The Very Group has enjoyed its third consecutive year of profit growth, despite flat revenues, thanks to a higher-margin sales mix and disciplined cost management.
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NewsDebenhams speeds up brand payments ahead of peak
Debenhams Group has introduced a new cash flow solution that allows brands listed on its marketplaces to be paid as soon as orders are shipped, Retail Week can reveal.
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VideoWatch: Debenhams unveils star-studded Christmas ad campaign
Debenhams has teamed up with some of Britain’s most familiar faces, including singer Gabriele as well as actors Emily Atack and Mathew Horne, to launch its 2026 Christmas campaign, Retail Week can reveal.
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Chart of the WeekEtsy is more visible on AI than all UK-owned retailers bar Tesco
The new Semrush AI Visibility Index reveals that Amazon was the retail brand mentioned most in AI answers in the year to September, except on Gemini, where Tesco prevailed
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AnalysisPartnership update: Morrisons and Just Eat expand robot delivery partnership, Argos’ marketplace gets an upgrade, and more
Welcome to the Solutions Spotlight partnership update: Retail Week’s round-up of the latest innovative technology and supply chain tie-ups in retail
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NewsAmazon axes more jobs across retail division
Amazon has cut more jobs across the company, confirming that a small number of jobs were axed primarily in its stores unit.
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NewsArgos to officially launch marketplace following successful trial
Argos is planning to significantly expand its Trusted Sellers marketplace following a successful trial.
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NewsCurrys launches on TikTok Shop
Currys has launched on TikTok Shop, allowing customers to discover and buy products directly through the app.
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AnalysisIkea bosses set out plans for ‘seamless’ secondhand marketplace
Buying second hand has become a viable option for more and more consumers over the past few years, helped by the popularity of platforms such as eBay, Vinted, and Back Market.
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NewsIkea launches secondhand marketplace in UK and Ireland
Ikea is rolling out its second hand marketplace to the UK and Ireland following its debut in Spain and Norway two years ago.
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NewsJoybuy launches promos blitz in direct competition with Amazon
Online retailer Joybuy has unveiled a Flash Deals promotion in a direct challenge to Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days.
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AnalysisExplainer: How the EU's new import charge has hit Shein's sales and helped others
Retailers have called for a similar charge to be brought in for the UK, where parcels under £135 remain exempt from customs duties until reforms take place.
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NewsShein reports tumbling profits in first results since IPO
Shein has posted its first results following its listing in Hong Kong on September 1, reporting tumbling profits and flat revenue.
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AnalysisHow Zalando’s tech spin-offs are powering the wider retail sector
The European fashion powerhouse has helped Next grow its international sales by double digits. Its increasing portfolio of spin-off firms is helping other retailers with less tech expertise navigate logistics and AI.
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NewsMcDonald returns as Debenhams chair, Morris steps down
Iain McDonald is returning to Debenhams Group as non-executive chair, seven months after stepping down from the board. He replaces Tim Morris, who exits the board entirely.
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NewsDebenham finalises sale of Nasty Gal to US buyer
Debenhams Group has sold youth brand Nasty Gal to a US buyer for $16m (£11.8m).
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Chart of the WeekHigh-income households are the most likely to shop secondhand
Over half of households earning over £80,000 have used Vinted, compared with 34% of those earning under £20,000.
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NewsVery Group owner scraps sale process after bidders fail to meet asking price
The auction of The Very Group is close to being scrapped after potential bidders for the brand refused to meet the owner’s £2bn asking price.