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InterviewLovisa’s former boss on his new venture, the Claire’s opportunity and the global shopper
Shane Fallscheer speaks to Retail Week about his big ambitions for the UK and beyond, the lessons he learned from Lovisa, and why a shopper in Birmingham is just like one in Sydney
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NewsBath & Body Works to open more new UK stores by Christmas
US-based retailer Bath & Body Works is to open seven new UK stores before Christmas.
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NewsJoybuy boss leaves just months after launch
The managing director of Chinese giant JD.com’s Joybuy business has exited only a few months after its debut in this country.
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NewsSelfridges profits soar as it calls for tax-free shopping return
Selfridges has reported a surge in profit as it continues to urge the government to bring back tax-free shopping.
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AnalysisSustainable September: How retailers and shoppers are responding to the climate crisis
As William Reed’s annual Sustainable September campaign comes to a close, here is the must-read data analysis, interviews, news and insight into how retailers and consumers are responding to the climate crisis.
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AnalysisHow Zalando’s tech spin-offs are powering the wider retail sector
The European fashion powerhouse has helped Next grow its international sales by double digits. Its increasing portfolio of spin-off firms is helping other retailers with less tech expertise navigate logistics and AI.
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NewsAS Watson records double-digit growth in global health sales
AS Watson, owner of retailers Superdrug and Savers, has reported a double-digit increase in global health sales over the past year.
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NewsHotel Chocolat ramps up US expansion
Hotel Chocolat is accelerating its expansion across the US with new store openings and retail partnerships.
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NewsH&M profits jump despite slow sales
H&M delivered a better-than-expected operating profit, despite a marginal increase in sales, during the nine months to August 31, 2026.
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NewsJD Sports to launch in Mexico through franchise deal
JD Sports has struck a partnership to open in Mexico with a local partner.
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NewsHugo Boss ends share buyback as Frasers targets majority control
Hugo Boss has terminated its €200m share buyback programme after Frasers Group reaffirmed its ambition to increase its holding in the company beyond 50%.
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AnalysisHas Asda’s turnaround finally turned a corner?
Asda is back in positive sales growth for the first time in two years. Does that mean the retailer is finally turning a corner in Allan Leighton’s turnaround plan?
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NewsSeasalt sees £3m hit from closed US stores
Seasalt decided to shutter its US stores earlier this year, with the discontinued operations having cost the business £3m across its latest financial year.
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InterviewLefties’ first UK store: Xavier Ruz Riera shows off new shop and discusses expansion plans
Lefties has become one of retail’s most talked about brands as it opens its first UK store in Liverpool. Retail Week met global brand director Xavier Ruz Riera to find out more about the retailer’s plans.
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NewsTemu owner blames domestic competition and international regulation for fall in profits
Temu owner PDD Holdings reported a fall in second-quarter profit and revenue that missed market estimates, blaming fierce competition in China and regulatory pressures abroad.
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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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NewsFrasers calls for resignation of Accent Group chair as takeover bid drags on
Frasers Group chief financial officer Chris Wootton has issued a letter to Australian retailer Accent Group chair Lawrence Myers, calling on him to resign following the publication of the brand’s FY26 results.
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NewsMarks & Spencer and Zalando tie-up makes strong start
Marks & Spencer’s move of European logistics and fulfilment to Zalando’s Zeos operation has delivered an encouraging early performance.
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NewsIceland to debut concessions in South Korea’s Lotte Mart
Iceland has partnered with a South Korean supermarket chain to launch frozen food concessions.
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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.