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NewsHotel Chocolat slips to loss as production and employment costs soar
Chocolate specialist Hotel Chocolat slipped into the red in 2025 as it battled soaring cocoa and employment costs, while it also invested in its factory and supply chains.
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NewsUK retail sales softened in August after strong July
British retail sales softened in August, having experienced their strongest performance in six months in July, according to the latest data from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).
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GalleryFirst look: John Lewis unveils new restaurant concept Platter
John Lewis has launched its new in-store restaurant concept, Platter, at its Oxford Street flagship this week ahead of a wider rollout, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisWhat lessons can retail learn from 2026’s heatwave summer?
If this summer of endless heatwaves and drought is a prelude to the future of the UK climate, what lessons can retailers learn to be ready for next year and beyond?
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GalleryFirst look: CDS Superstores' first multi-brand collection point with Morrisons
The Range owner CDS Superstores has launched its first multi-brand collection point as it continues to test and trial new bricks-and-mortar formats.
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InterviewQ&A: WorkJam MD on ‘how to do more for less’ with supporting tech
WorkJam’s managing director of Europe, Middle East and Africa, Mark Williams, spoke to Retail Week about how technology can help with frontline operations and how to be more productive on the shop floor.
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NewsConsumer confidence hits highest level in two years in August
The latest consumer confidence survey from GfK shows that consumer sentiment continued to improve in August, hitting the highest levels seen in two years.
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NewsSkims to open second standalone UK store in Westfield London
Skims is set to open its second standalone UK store at Westfield London early next year.
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NewsM&S doubles size of Heathrow store on back of airside success
Marks & Spencer has increased the size of its Heathrow Airport airside branch following the success of a pilot shop.
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Chart of the WeekBritish brands’ search for pop-up space abroad grows, Paris leads three to one
When it comes to pop-up space, British brands are increasingly looking beyond the UK. Above all to Paris, the premier showcase for luxury fashion.
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NewsM&S becomes first grocer to back ‘Let’s Respect Retail’ campaign
M&S has become the first major UK grocer to support the Retail Trust’s ‘Let’s Respect Retail’ campaign.
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NewsRadley website and remaining stores to close this month
British handbag-maker Radley’s ecommerce website and stores are all set to close this month following its acquisition out of administration by Gordon Brothers in May, Retail Week understands.
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NewsLandsec close to £500m deal for Gateshead Metrocentre - reports
Landsec is close to a deal for what was once Europe’s largest shopping centre, but may need to go to shareholders to find funding, The Times has reported.
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NewsAngling Direct posts strong sales increase during store expansion push
Revenue at the specialist fishing retailer increased by 5.1%, with UK trading up by 6.9% during the six months ending July 31, 2026
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NewsFanatics strikes exclusive partnership with DP World Tour and Ryder Cup
Fanatics has struck a new multi-year partnership with The European Tour Group to become the exclusive retail partner for the 2027 Ryder Cup, Retail Week can reveal.
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DataGovernment likely undercounting number of vape shops. That’s a problem
Prime minister Andy Burnham wants to crack down on vape shops to save the high street. First he’ll have to define what a vape shop is.
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NewsMajority of Brits see Saturday jobs as vital for young people
Around 80% of Brits believe Saturday jobs are an important pathway for getting young people into work, according to a poll by Opinium commissioned by the BRC
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NewsPrime minister urged to bring business rates relief to bookshops
Prime minister Andy Burnham has been asked to cut business rates for the UK’s small and independent bookshops in an effort to help the high street.
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InterviewIkea UK boss David McCabe on leadership, affordability, and the future of retail
When David McCabe started his first shift at Lakeside as a youngster in 1996, he didn’t have boardroom aspirations. He’s now taking on the CEO assignment in a fourth country.
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NewsFrasers acquisition of Harvey Nichols imminent
Tycoon Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group is poised to buy the famous department store group Harvey Nichols as early as today.