All Retail Week articles in February 2026
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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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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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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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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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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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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Tech & Digital briefing: Consumer use of AI up; visits to retail websites down
The past week has been busy with news of administrations and acquisitions as many retailers battle with weak trading and government policies weighing heavily on operations. The Original Factory Shop chair told Retail Week that there was “no choice” but to appoint administrators, Claire’s has fallen into administration again, Quiz ...
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NewsCo-op says ‘things are getting better’ as incidents of retail crime plummeted in 2025
Despite incidents of retail crime being on the rise across the sector, Co-op saw a reduction in overall retail crime and violence against staff in 2025, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsDusk reaches record profitability over December
Dusk.com has posted a record Christmas trading performance and revenue boost.
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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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NewsChinese ecomm giant sets launch date for food to phones UK retail site
Chinese powerhouse JD.com will next month press the button on a new online retail proposition spanning grocery and general merchandise, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsMarks & Spencer kidswear boss moves on to White Stuff
Marks & Spencer director of kidswear Alex Dimitriu has left the retailer.
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NewsFashion group behind Missguided triples sales
The on-demand fashion group behind Missguided has reported a 200% increase in sales for 2025, Retail Week can reveal.
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News2025 saw highest number of new female retail leaders on record
As new appointments to retail’s top jobs nearly doubled, UK retail firms picked more women than ever to take leadership positions with many of them first-time CEOs, Retail Week can reveal.
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InterviewQ&A: M&S marketing director Sharry Cramond on how ‘social sits right at the heart of our storytelling’
Marks & Spencer’s use of social media has transformed in recent years and more is planned, marketing director for fashion, home and beauty, masterbrand and loyalty Sharry Cramond explains
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NewsOcado director joins board of B&Q owner Kingfisher
The chief financial officer of online retail and tech group Ocado has been appointed to the board of DIY giant Kingfisher.
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ArticleHigh performance stores: smart strategies for operational success
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NewsWeird Fish delivers ‘record-breaking year’ after strong Christmas sales
Weird Fish has celebrated its strongest Christmas in its 33-year history as sales over the peak trading period topped £13.5m.
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NewsTake-home grocery sales grow as inflation eased in January
Take-home grocery sales grew in January, as grocery price inflation eased at the start of the year, offering customers some relief.
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NewsAldi invests £22m in slashing prices on hundreds of products
Discounter Aldi has unveiled a new £22m investment in slashing prices, as it looks to help customers “continuing to feel the pressure of the weekly shop”.
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NewsAsos speeds up design process with AI tool
Asos has upskilled more than 100 of its designers in generative AI to speed up its production process.