All Retail Week articles in May 2025
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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NewsCo-op launches âproactive measuresâ to fend off cyber attack
The Co-op has been forced to take âproactive measuresâ to fend off a cyber-attack and said it had had a âsmall impactâ on its call centre and back office.
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NewsDeliveroo launches new virtual store concept with two retailers
Deliveroo has launched a new virtual store concept for retailers and has two names already lined up.
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NewsNearly half of retailers to plan deals or discounts for the May bank holidays
Nearly half of UK retailers are planning to offer special deals or discounts for the May bank holidays, according to data from Virgin Media O2 Business.
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NewsTapi confirms opening dates for raft of former Carpetright stores
Tapi has confirmed the opening dates of seven new stores since its takeover of Carpetright.
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OpinionâAfter M&Sâ cyber attack, these are the security questions retailers must ask themselvesâ
Itâs a question of when, not if, there are more attempts to breach retailersâ cybersecurity. AlixPartners experts Brian Kalms and Edd Hardy look at how businesses can best protect themselves
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NewsTop security body urges retailers to act following Marks & Spencer cyber attack
The UKâs leading cyber security agency has advised retailers to take action to protect themselves as Marks & Spencer continues to suffer disruption following an attack.
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NewsMarks & Spencer suspends recruitment as cyber attack takes toll
Marks & Spencer has paused staff hiring through its careers site as it battles to recover following a cyber attack.
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NewsCo-op staff ordered to keep cameras on in meetings to deter hackers
Staff at the Co-op are being ordered to keep cameras on during remote work meetings, and to verify attendees, as the c-store specialist deals with an ongoing cyber attack.
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NewsFrasers Group gears up for members-only Matches Fashion return
Mike Ashleyâs Frasers Group is understood to be gearing up to relaunch collapsed luxury retailer Matches Fashion as an âexclusive membersâ clubâ.
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NewsShein explores US restructuring as Trump tariffs threaten London float
Fast-fashion giant Shein is reportedly exploring restructuring its US business, as the ongoing trade war between the US and China threatens its long-rumoured London float.
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NewsMarketplace OnBuy cites Trumpâs tariffs for leap in UK sales
Online marketplace OnBuy has reported record sales figures and cites President Trumpâs tariffs as one of the reasons for sales growth.
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NewsâSpace NK owner starts formal sale process
The owner of beauty chain Space NK has begun a formal sale process expected to be worth ÂŁ300- ÂŁ400m.
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NewsHarrods latest retail victim of a cyber attack
Luxury retailer Harrods has ârestricted internet accessâ after becoming the latest retailer to suffer from a cyber attack.
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NewsApple exceeds forecasts as consumers stock up amid tariff chaos
Apple saw iPhone sales climb as wary consumers rushed to secure new iPhones before Trumpâs tariffs impact prices.
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NewsAmazon secures first quarter growth despite tariff uncertainty
Amazon posted strong first-quarter growth for 2025, exceeding Wall Street expectations for now three quarters in a row.
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NewsGen Z skincare brand Glow Hub launches in hundreds of Superdrug stores
Skincare brand Glow Hub is launching in hundreds of Superdrug stores across the UK to offer âaccessible, age-appropriateâ products for Gen Z, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsConsumer confidence in Marks & Spencer dented by cyber attack
The cyber attack on Marks & Spencer has knocked confidence in the famous retailer, but underlying trust remains strong.
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InterviewQ&A: Glow Hub founder talks Superdrug launch and educating âSephora kidsâ
UK-based skincare brand for the younger consumers Glow Hub has achieved plenty in five years since it was founded by Tiffany Salmon, and it is now embarking on a rollout in 400 Superdrug stores nationwide.
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NewsWhite Stuff boss exits after seven years at the helm
The chief executive at fashion retailer White Stuff has announced her departure.
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Chart of the WeekData: How often do retailers report cyber attacks?
Luxury department store Harrods joined the list on Thursday of retail companies dealing with ongoing cyber attacks, prompting fears that the wider retail sector was becoming a target