All articles by Fergus Wolfenden
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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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News2025 ‘has been a year of no progress’ for consumer confidence
Consumer confidence has risen by two points to -17 since November, according to GfK’s consumer confidence index, as overall results show stagnation from last year.
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NewsMamas & Papas posts record-breaking Black Friday sales
Early years retailer Mamas & Papas reported record sales during the Black Friday trading period.
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NewsMorleys Department Stores names new chief executive
Morleys Department Stores is embarking on a new chapter with two senior leadership changes as it prepares for further growth in the coming year.
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NewsTesco strikes partnership with AI start-up
British supermarket retailer Tesco is embarking on a three-year strategic partnership with French AI start-up Mistral AI to enhance its operations.
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NewsRetailers need to ‘step up’ to tackle shoplifting, says Met chief
Metropolitan Police commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has said retail stores must increase efforts in response to the unprecedented rise in shoplifting incidents.
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NewsDeliveroo to launch exclusive shareable dinner platform for families
Delivery service provider Deliveroo has partnered with over 30 leading UK restaurants to offer family friendly, shareable dishes for under £25 outside of peak hours.
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NewsWhittard celebrates fourth consecutive year of financial growth
Whittard of Chelsea, the renowned British tea, coffee and hot chocolate company, released their 2024 financial results, showing robust growth both domestically and internationally.
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NewsAldi to boost staff pay for the second time in two months
Reaffirming their commitment to remain unbeaten on staff pay, Aldi have increased the pay rise previously announced in July to over £13 per hour, as they become the first supermarket to offer this minimum rate.
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NewsOcado invests in new distribution hub in Nottingham
British online supermarket retailer Ocado has announced the opening of a new regional distribution hub in Nottingham today, to support further growth across the country.
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NewsEvri reports 30% increase in US parcel deliveries as postal firms pause shipments
Parcel delivery firm Evri says it has seen a 30% bump in parcel deliveries to the US over the past week, as postal services around the world announced they were halting deliveries, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsM&S launches menswear-dedicated Instagram channel
British retailer Marks and Spencer has launched ‘M&S Man,’ an Instagram channel exclusively dedicated to men’s style, in efforts to reach younger male customers.
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NewsLidl invests £435m into warehouses to support UK growth
The discount supermarket chain announced two updates on its state-of-the-art warehouse locations in London and Leeds today, with a significant investment into both sites to support further growth across the UK.
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NewsJollyes launches on-demand delivery with Uber Eats
UK-based pet store chain Jollyes have teamed up with food delivery app Uber Eats to become the first national pet care partner available on the app.
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NewsJoJo Maman Bébé launches pre-loved clothing platform
British B-corp maternity wear and baby clothes retailer JoJo Maman Bébé has launched its first takeback scheme today, JoJo Reloved, to contribute to circular fashion and reduce waste.
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InterviewQ&A: New boss of H&M-backed Centra Sara Laurell wants to keep the growth coming
The former Twilfit and Loopia chief executive was appointed to the role on August 1, and brings a strong resume of spearheading European expansion campaigns and transforming operations
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NewsSavills reports significant retail investment uptick in London
The latest retail leasing research in central London reveals a significant increase in investment in the first half of 2025, amounting to £1.6bn.
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NewsOnline marketplaces to pay ‘fair share’ to dispose of electrical waste
Online marketplaces operating in the UK will help cover the costs to clean up waste electricals, such as washing machines, vapes and vacuum cleaners, from homes and streets after it was announced today.
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NewsProtein Works opens new £10m headquarters in Liverpool
UK-based health and nutrition brand Protein Works has officially opened its new headquarters in Speke, Liverpool.
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NewsAldi to open one new store a week until the end of 2025
Discounter Aldi has announced plans to build one new store per week on average until the end of the year, including new locations in Fulham Broadway and Shoreditch.