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NewsTikTok Shop reports âbest-performingâ Christmas trading yet
Online platform TikTok Shop has reported its best-performing Christmas trading period to date as appetite for discovery commerce continues to grow, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsThe O2 sees âanother record-breaking yearâ of sales and footfall
The O2, which is home to Outlet Shopping at The O2, saw âanother record-breaking yearâ as it delivered growing footfall and sales across retail, leisure, and food and beverage.
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NewsConsumer card spending falls due to weak confidence in economy
Consumer card spending has declined in 2025 year on year, after consumers were careful about budgeting and confidence in the economy fell, according to data from Barclays.
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NewsâHMV 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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NewsWaterstonesâ owner prepares for potential IPO next year
A flotation is on the cards next year for bookseller Waterstones and its US stablemate Barnes & Noble.
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NewsUniversal Music Group to open record shop in London
Universal Music Group (UMG) is set to open its own record shop in London next week, which aims to bring fans âcloser than ever before to the artists they loveâ.
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GalleryPrimark store heads into the Upside Down with Stranger Things collaboration
Primark is inviting consumers into the world of the Upside Down at its Oxford Street East store as it celebrates the final season of Stranger Things.
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NewsâHMV continues expansion with more stores in UK and Europe
HMV is set to expand further into the UK and Europe with three new stores planned as part of its continued store rollout.
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FeatureTikTok Shop: why are some retailers yet to take the plunge?
Four years on from TikTok Shopâs launch in the UK, Retail Week explores how it has gone from an entertainment app to a revenue driver, which brands have dived in, and which are worried about the murky waters.
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NewsFrasers Group takes stake in UK leisure firm
Frasers Group, which owns Sports Direct, House of Fraser and Flannels, has taken a minority stake in a UK leisure firm.
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NewsRough Trade sees sales and footfall uplift thanks to Oasis and âmusic tourismâ
Record shop Rough Trade has seen a rise in sales and footfall as the business has been benefitting from music tourism and the Oasis tour, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisMad for it: How Oasisâ reunion has delivered a ÂŁ1bn boost for the high street
Oasisâ long-awaited reunion tour has been a golden boost for the UKâs otherwise struggling high streets and city centres. Retail Week crunches the numbers to see how the band has boosted footfall and spend.
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Innovation of the WeekArgos launches new social media series spotlighting top products
Innovation of the Week is a series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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AnalysisOasis, new brands, and customer growth: How London Designer outlet plans to make 2025 its best year yet
Located in the heart of Wembley, within a two minute walking distance of the iconic stadium, London Designer Outlet opened in 2013 and became the first outlet in the city.
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GalleryOasis store debuts in Manchester ahead of reunion tour
The first Oasis store dedicated to the bandâs merchandise ahead of their highly anticipated sell-out tour has opened in Manchester
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Chart of the WeekChart: How retailers should approach the Nintendo Switch 2 launch
June 5 marks the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, the most anticipated video game console release in years
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GalleryRough Trade opens second store in iconic New York City building
Record shop Rough Trade has opened a new store in an iconic New York building, the second of its kind in the same location.
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NewsGames Workshop lifts guidance after 2025 starts with strong trading
Games Workshop has said sales have been ahead of expectations in January and February, with âstrong tradingâ across both the core business and licensing.
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NewsJohn Lewis teams up with Rough Trade for vinyl records launch
John Lewis has partnered with record store Rough Trade to stock and sell vinyl records across its department stores and online.
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NewsâHMV has promoted two people in newly created roles
HMV has promoted two staff members for newly created roles following the departure of the retailerâs marketing and commercial director.