All Retail Week articles in January 2026
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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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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NewsCautious consumer mood to linger into new year
Consumers will start 2026 in a downbeat mood amid continued concern about the economy and the cost of living.
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NewsSainsburyâs boss among business leaders recognised in new year honours
Sainsburyâs chief executive Simon Roberts was among retailers whose achievements were recognised in the new year honours list.
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NewsMarks & Spencer unveils food range for people on weight-loss jabs
Marks & Spencer has launched a dedicated food assortment suitable for people taking weight-loss injections as the use of such medication rises.
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FeatureInside the boardroom: what retail leaders expect in the year ahead
Whatâs next for retail in 2026? We spoke to the biggest names in British retail to uncover their predictions for the challenges and opportunities ahead.
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InterviewQ&A: Zilch CRO on how tight budgets are shaping consumer payment behaviour
Retail Week caught up with Andreas Andreou, chief revenue officer at fee-free payments provider Zilch, to find out how frugality has changed shopper behaviour and how retailers have responded.
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NewsLidl sales and shopper numbers surge over Christmas
Value food retailer Lidl has reported a ârecord-breakingâ Christmas with sales and customer numbers climbing.
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NewsAsos introduces handling fee for serial returners
Asos is to start charging UK customers who frequently send back their orders a handling fee as it clamps down on serial returners.
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NewsFewer businesses expect sales rise in 2026 as confidence drops
Business confidence has deteriorated within SMEs, with companies reducing investment in response to tax increases and rising labour costs, a leading survey has found.
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AnalysisStore tour: Cotswold Companyâs first retail park store with CCO Lisa Coppin
The Cotswold Company chief creative officer Lisa Coppin speaks to Retail Week about creating a film set-worthy environment in an empty retail park unit, what the extra space has allowed it to introduce, and whatâs next on the list for 2026.
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NewsNext eyes rescue bid for LK Bennett
Next is reportedly exploring a rescue offer for premium womenswear brand LK Bennett.
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NewsTesco joins New York OTC trading platform
Tesco has joined the growing list of UK firms to begin trading on the OTC market in the US.
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NewsAsda appoints former Microsoft exec as IT chief
Asda has hired a new IT chief following the fallout from its delayed Project Future IT separation from Walmart.
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Newsletter
Tech & Digital Briefing: Whatâs to come in 2026?
A Happy New Year to you all! Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and that you are all fresh for 2026. Weâre expecting a flurry of results to come in this month, revealing the true picture of how Christmas performed for retail, but it looks as if consumers arenât feeling ...
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NewsAldi celebrates bumper sales over record-breaking festive period
Aldi has recorded bumper Christmas trading as shoppers stocked up on premium own-label during the festive season.
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NewsTesco reinstates iconic blue and white striped Value logo after 13-year absence
Tesco is to resurrect its famous blue-and-white striped Value logo for the first time in more than a decade.
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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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NewsInflation likely to remain âstickyâ in 2026, BRC warns
The impact of policy costs and regulation on retailers is expected to result in âstickyâ inflation this year, trade body the British Retail Consortium has cautioned.
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AnalysisPartnership update: Holland & Barrettâs health service tie-up, Waitrose electronic shelf labels, and more
Welcome to the Solutions Spotlight partnership update: Retail Weekâs round-up of the latest innovative technology and supply chain tie-ups in retail.
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NewsClaireâs and The Original Factory Shop lines up administrators
The owner of Claireâs and The Original Factory Shop is set to place both retailers into administration, putting more than 2,000 jobs at risk.