All Retail Week articles in July 2026 – Page 3
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AnalysisWhy Ocado has chosen now to settle its CEO succession plans
After nearly two weeks of gathering speculation and reports of an increasingly bitter boardroom battle, Ocado has today laid out its succession plans for chief executive Tim Steiner.
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NewsEG On the Move strikes deal to buy petrol stations
The business owned by former Asda owner Zuber Issa has struck a deal to buy 85 former Prax petrol stations.
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Chart of the WeekOnline retail share the same as if Covid ‘never happened’ as top ecomm firms risk insolvency
New analysis by Knight Frank, shared exclusively with Retail Week, shows that online growth is slowing, with the majority of gains in online sales now among multi-channel retailers
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NewsThe Beauty Tech Group upgrades guidance as at-home treatments soar
The Beauty Tech Group has upgraded its profit guidance as demand for at-home beauty treatments like microcurrent facials and laser hair removal grows.
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Newsletter
Grocery Briefing: Ocado paves way for Steiner succession; Co-op locked in bot battle; Weight-loss pills hit the high street
Hello dear subscribers, and welcome to the maiden voyage of the new-look grocery newsletter. And the top story this week is fit for just such an auspicious occasion. After the best part of two weeks of furious media speculation, pureplay grocer and fulfilment technology provider Ocado yesterday laid out a ...
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NewsThe Very Group adds Estée Lauder to portfolio of premium brands
The Very Group has added Estée Lauder to its portfolio as it expands its selection of premium beauty brands.
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NewsJohn Lewis puts 200 jobs at risk with bureau de change closures
John Lewis is planning to close all its physical bureau de change desks, placing 200 jobs at risk, as it looks to move the service online, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsAS Watson appoints global strategic partners for next phase of AI transformation
AS Watson Group, parent company of Superdrug and Savers, has appointed 31 global strategic technology partners to accelerate the next phase of its AI-powered offline plus online (O+O) transformation.
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AnalysisGrowth Index: the fast-growing retailers to have on your radar
The economy may not be growing quickly, but these retail brands most certainly are. Here are some of the retailers from the Growth Index 2026 that you should know about.
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NewsMarks & Spencer to invest in heat-resistant fridges as temperatures rise
Marks & Spencer will invest in new refrigeration in anticipation that higher temperatures will increasingly be part of life in the UK.
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AnalysisTest Drive: Primark’s long-awaited UK mobile app
High street retailer Primark debuted its customer mobile app in the UK this April, where customers can browse, buy and pick up in-store.
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DataEngland v Mexico sees searches for energy drinks and pregnancy tests jump on Uber Eats
The 2am kickoff of England’s World Cup knockout match against Mexico on Monday created an unexpected opportunity for retailers selling through delivery apps.
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NewsAmazon aims to raise $25bn through bond sale for AI push
Amazon is looking to raise $25bn through a US bond sale as the retail giant looks to fund further investments in AI, according to reports.
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NewsBodycare confirms more new stores in high street return
Beauty retailer Bodycare is set to return to the high street with 17 new stores, after it was bought out of administration in October 2025.
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NewsAO sees double-digit increase in TV sales thanks to World Cup
AO has recorded a double-digit year-on-year increase in TV sales as the men’s FIFA World Cup drives demand.
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NewsMarks & Spencer to make its London Fashion Week debut this autumn
Marks & Spencer will be making its long-awaited debut at London Fashion Week this autumn, unveiling its collection to a global audience.
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AnalysisCould Harvey Nichols acquisition finally help Next crack the luxury market?
Retail behemoth Next is setting its sights on luxury department store business Harvey Nichols, after the retailer’s Hong Kong owner hoisted a ‘for sale’ sign above the door
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NewsTesco taps up bankers to explore Central European business sale
Tesco is reportedly exploring a sale of its central and Eastern European operations in a move which would bring to an end its three-decade attempt to build an international retail estate.
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Opinion‘Retailers should be wary of automation strategies that start with the technology’
Warehouses where technology gives teams better options, better information and more room to respond represent the real opportunity for retail, argues XPO Logistics’ Dan Myers
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DataAll about AI: the topics and retailers dominating readers’ queries
One topic has dominated Retail Week readers’ curiosity this year, accounting for more than half of the questions they asked on the site.