All Retail Week articles in July 2026 – Page 9
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Retail VoiceThe £276m profit opportunity fashion retailers are overlooking
With clothing and footwear sales growth forecast at just 2.3% in 2026, fashion retailers are turning to indirect procurement as an untapped source of margin improvement, explains CCS McLays chief executive Ian Hall
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NewsThe Works goes into bricks-and-mortar mode with profits up
The “screen-free” specialist stopped selling through its website in March. Its results for the year to May 3, 2026 showed jumps in revenue and profit
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NewsFrasers Group extends offer for Australian retailer Accent
The UK retail conglomerate said it was extending its offer to the end of September
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NewsBurnham to cut business rates for pubs and live music venues by 20%
The discount for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England will start next April and will be funded by reviewing tax reliefs for businesses said not to contribute to local communities, “such as vape shops”
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Newsletter
Intelligence Briefing: Inflation drops again as grocery benefits from long England World Cup run
If you asked Rachel Reeves at the start of the year whether she would be happy with a CPI figure of 2.6% in July, I’m sure she would have said yes. The odd reality that it is all landing in, however, is that it comes with no prospect of ...
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NewsSephora plans to roll out further boutique formats in the UK
Sephora is planning to roll out more of its new, smaller format boutique stores, with some already signed, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisBurnham moves on business rates, but retailers have to wait
The approach suggests Burnham is serious about his high-street revival project, but retail is not a direct beneficiary yet
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NewsConsumer confidence on the up thanks to football, heatwaves and a new PM
Consumer confidence was on the rise in July, delivering the largest monthly increase since November 2023.
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InterviewQ&A: Rethink Productivity co-founder on smooth store operations and colleague efficiency
Rethink Productivity co-founder and head of insights Sue Hedaux talks about the biggest challenges for retailers, in-store tech being a help and a hindrance, and how retailers can set up shop for the future
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NewsUK retail sales rise again in June thanks to hot weather, says ONS
Retail sales grew again in June as the warm weather and sales promotions were estimated to have helped volumes, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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NewsCruise retail operator Harding+ appoints new chief executive
Harding+, a cruise-focused retail operator has appointed a new chief executive.
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Opinion‘If Burnham wants to bring down the cost of living, bring down the cost of doing business’
A raft of announcements from the new PM on issues that matter to consumers and retailers could give the industry grounds for optimism, writes George MacDonald
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NewsPresident Trump imposes fresh tariffs on dozens of countries
President Donald Trump is imposing a new round of tariffs on dozens of countries as it replaces a global duty that was set to expire.
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NewsAmazon’s ultra-fast delivery service now available in Manchester
Amazon’s ultra-fast 30-minute delivery service “Amazon Now” has launched in Manchester.
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NewsOnline Home Shop reports record sales as profits triple
UK-based retailer Online Home Shop has reported record sales as its profits also tripled.
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AnalysisThe World Cup saw the TV market return to growth: How else did it help retail?
Retailers and data providers reported accelerating TV and sportswear sales − despite the heatwave.
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GalleryLuxury brand Coach opens playful store concept in Paris
Luxury bag and accessory brand Coach has opened a new “Coach Play” concept in Paris.
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InterviewRetail managing director Lydia King on doubling down on fabrics and 150 years of Liberty
Retail Week sits down with Liberty managing director of retail Lydia King as the luxury West End department store unveils its expanded fabrics department.
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NewsLiberty appoints digital director to enhance online offering
Liberty has appointed a new digital director to help drive forward the retailer’s online offering and integrate new AI tools, Retail Week can confirm.