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NewsM&S menswear boss: ‘Our focus is on identifying where sport, culture and fashion intersect’
Marks & Spencer’s menswear boss Mitch Hughes tells Retail Week that its tie-up with the Williams F1 team is a “huge opportunity” for the retailer to grow its own-brand Autograph sales and connect with new prospective customers.
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NewseBay to axe hundreds of jobs
Global marketplace eBay is axing hundreds of jobs in a bid to reinvest across the business, just a week after it acquired secondhand fashion retailer Depop.
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NewsClarks EMEA managing director steps down
Clarks managing director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Olivier Motteau, has stepped down from the footwear specialist after four years.
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InterviewQ&A: HMV MD Phil Halliday on European ambitions and further UK plans
HMV has had one hell of a comeback story, evident through the reopening of its Oxford Street store in 2023, which was met with huge excitement from press, pop culture fans, and shoppers.
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NewsHMV ‘looking at further territories’ in both the UK and Europe for new stores
Entertainment retailer HMV is “looking at further territories” in the UK and Europe as the group ramps up its international offer, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisTariffs 2.0: Where does UK retail stand after Trump’s latest trade tantrum?
US president Donald Trump’s meltdown over the weekend has only heaped further uncertainty on UK retailers and consumers. Retail Week analyses the fallout and what it means for UK retail.
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NewsSharkNinja promotes from within for new senior vice president role
Global product and tech company SharkNinja has promoted from within for the role of senior vice president for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
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NewsEU to launch formal investigation into Shein
The European Union is set to open a formal investigation into fast-fashion giant Shein over multiple suspected breaches of the bloc’s laws, including the alleged sale of childlike sex dolls and weapons.
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NewsUber to expand food delivery business across Europe
Uber is planning to expand its food delivery business into seven new European countries this year.
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NewsNike facing US government probe over alleged discrimination against white workers
Sportswear giant Nike has labelled a US government investigation into allegations of discrimination against white employees “a surprising and unusual escalation”.
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DataThe shoplifting report: what consumers really think about retail crime
Thanks to exclusive consumer data collected for Retail Week by YouGov, we can lift the lid on what British shoppers really think about shoplifting.
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AnalysisEven as Ocado’s stock rises at home, are its international ambitions fading away?
Ocado Retail continues to grow at home, but does last week’s announcement from Sobeys spell the end of the pureplay retailer turned tech provider’s international ambitions?
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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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NewsOcado shares dive as Canadian partner closes warehouse
Ocado Solutions has suffered another setback after it announced that Canadian partner Sobeys would be closing one of its automated fulfilment sites.
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NewsLK Bennett snapped up out of administration by Poundland owner
Fashion retailer LK Bennett has been acquired out of administration by the owner of Poundland and Laura Ashley.
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NewsDr Martens hails turnaround progress as it eyes ‘significant profit growth’
Dr Martens has made “good progress executing our consumer-first strategy” and said it remains on track to deliver significant profit growth in the financial year.
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NewsCharles Tyrwhitt to launch in Japan
British suits and shirts specialist Charles Tyrwhitt is set to launch the brand in Japan in March, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsBurberry momentum builds after strong end to 2025
Luxury retailer Burberry reported strong festive trading, driven by sales growth in China and double-digit growth in Gen Z customers.
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NewsJD Sports reports Christmas dip against ‘volatile consumer backdrop’
JD Sports reported growth in both North America and Asia Pacific, but it was not enough to make up for slumps in the UK and Europe over the festive period.