All Retail Week articles in July 2026 – Page 8
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Opinion‘Consumers are wary of another cost-of-living crisis’
Retailers must give shoppers clear reasons to put purchases back on their lists, and review their own profit and cost structures, advises Alvarez & Marsal’s Erin Brookes
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FeatureIs retail redefining customer service this Christmas?
Retail employment has been shrinking for years, but the picture this Christmas looks different. As UK retailers head into the golden quarter, the story isn’t about fewer staff, it’s about how to keep your customer service at 100% regardless of headcount
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NewsWickes retail arm returns to growth as it outperforms market
Home and DIY retailer Wickes has seen its retail arm return to growth as the group outperforms the rest of the market.
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NewsAliExpress hit with record fine by EU for sale of illegal items
Chinese online retailer AliExpress has been given a record fine by the EU over the sale of illegal, unsafe and counterfeit goods.
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Newsletter
Grocery Briefing: Tears and beers as World Cup ends, and the King of the North comes south
Hello darkness, my old friend. Another World Cup cycle, another four years of hurt for England fans. It all seems like ancient history now, but it was only this time last week that I loftily predicted the Three Lions would be bearded in their den(s) by France in the final, ...
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NewsB&Q appoints new director of retail media
B&Q has appointed a new director of retail media as it continues to strengthen its commercial offering and expand capabilities.
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NewsWorld Cup helps drive strongest volume growth outside major holidays
Unit growth at grocery retailers was up by 1.1% year on year in the four weeks to July 11, NIQ has reported, in the strongest volume performance of the last 12 months barring Christmas and Easter
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NewsTesco to launch on Uber Eats and Deliveroo
Tesco is launching on both Uber Eats and Deliveroo, in a bid to expand its rapid delivery reach.
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NewsGrocery inflation eases to lowest level since 2024 as sales pick up
Sales picked up and price rises slowed to their lowest rate since 2024 in the four weeks to 12 July, a month shaped by record temperatures and a packed sports calendar.
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NewsDecathlon launches ‘middle aisle’ to rival discounters
Sports retailer Decathlon has launched a ‘middle aisle’ across its UK and Ireland channels to rival discounters.
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Retail VoiceSalesforce Customer Loyalty Guide 2026: Actionable takeaways for retailers
Customers switch faster, compare more and expect brands to prove their value at every touchpoint. Salesforce’s Nav Sanghera sets out the six capabilities retailers need to close the loyalty gap and build relationships that last beyond the points balance
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NewsMulberry cuts annual losses as sales climb
Upscale retailer Mulberry has reported lower full-year losses and an uplift in revenue in “a year of meaningful progress”.
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NewsOcado strikes warehouse deal with ‘leading retailer’
Retail tech and grocery business Ocado has struck an agreement to build a large customer fulfilment centre for a European retailer.
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NewsInflation rate falls amid fierce grocery competition
The rate of inflation slowed to 2.6% in June, as the cost of living continues to shape spending and dominates the new government agenda.
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NewsTala appoints permanent CEO and names new CFO
Athleisure brand Tala has confirmed the permanent appointment of Sally Hughes as chief executive and named Verity Linnell as its new chief financial officer.
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NewsBodycare MD: ‘We want to revolutionise the high street’
The managing director of Bodycare said the retailer wants to “revolutionise the high street” as it starts opening stores following its administration 10 months ago.
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AnalysisBodycare: The embattled retailer bouncing back with AI and social media at the forefront
The opening of a brand new Bodycare at The Moor, Sheffield, was highly anticipated, but nothing could prepare for the response on the day itself
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NewsBaby boomer bump gives boost to consumer confidence
Consumer confidence improved for the third straight month, driven in large part by an uptick in sentiment among baby boomers.
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NewsM&S, Next, Debenhams and Boots join new YouTube shopping programme
Social media giant YouTube has launched its Shopping Affiliate Programme in the UK, with retail giants including Marks & Spencer, Next, Debenhams and Boots all on board.
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InterviewIngka Centres’ Sebastian Hylving on how our thirst for fun will change the retail landscape
Sebastian Hylving, chief executive of Ingka Centres, speaks to Retail Week about what he thinks one of the most important considerations for the industry is right now: play.