All Retail Week articles in May 2025 – Page 3
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NewsCo-op diverting supplies to rural areas as it battles cyber-attack triggered shortages
The c-store specialist is diverting food and drink supplies to remote stores to avoid communities being cut off as it battles availability issues as its cyber attack nightmare drags on.
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GalleryIn pictures: Walmart’s store of the future
Retail goliath Walmart has unveiled its latest store of the future as it prepares for a raft of similar openings.
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NewsNext upgrades profit guidance after ‘better than expected’ first quarter
Next has upgraded its profit before tax guidance for the full year, after warmer weather led to a “better than expected” first quarter of trading.
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NewsMothercare sales and profits fall as uncertainty grips key Middle East markets
Mothercare has reported falling sales and profits, blaming the “continued impact of the uncertainty in the Middle East” on its franchise partner.
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AnalysisWill the relaunched standalone George store prove to be third-time lucky for Asda?
With Asda set to open a trial George stand-alone store in Leeds on Saturday, Retail Week analyses why the grocer is doing this now and whether it will work better this time around?
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NewsJamie Oliver Cookery School opens in John Lewis flagship
A cookery school and cafe from celebrity chef Jamie Oliver have made their debut in John Lewis’s Oxford Street flagship.
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NewsPrimark to make Middle East retail debut
Value fashion giant Primark is making its Middle Eastern debut as it gears up to open the doors to its first-ever store in the region later this year.
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NewsCo-op pauses deliveries of non-essential items as cyber attack crisis deepens
C-store specialist the Co-op has reportedly told suppliers to pause deliveries of non-essential items, as the fallout from last week’s cyber attack drags on.
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Opinion‘Stores may mitigate M&S’ cyber disruption, but shoppers’ omnichannel expectations bring risk’
About a third of M&S’ clothing sales are online and shoppers are unlikely simply to switch to in-store purchasing as a cyber incident continues, believes Retail Week executive editor George MacDonald
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NewsDigital Services Tax survives UK-US trade agreement
The 2% tax on US tech giants for UK revenues will remain in place as the countries work on a digital trade deal, the government said.
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NewsSunny April helps drive marginal footfall uptick
Footfall in March and April combined increased by 0.2% year on year, according to the latest BRC-Sensormatic footfall figures.
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NewsLuxe Collective founder says ‘we’ve finally been defeated’ as brand closes down
In a post on LinkedIn Luxe Collective co-founder and chief executive Ben Gallagher has confirmed the closure of the business after seven years of operation.
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AnalysisHow Amazon’s next-generation tech will impact colleagues and customers
In a constant pursuit of innovation and efficiency, Amazon hosted another Delivering the Future event, this time at its last-mile innovation centre in Dortmund, Germany
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NewsSøstrene Grene to double UK store estate in two years
Danish lifestyle and homewares retailer Søstrene Grene is ramping up its bricks and mortar presence and aims to double its UK store estate by 2027.
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GalleryInside Topshop’s first pop-up in four years ahead of relaunch
Ahead of Topshop’s highly anticipated online relaunch and gradual return to the high street, Retail Week had an exclusive look at the brand’s first event in four years ahead of its opening to the public.
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Opinion‘AI without good data is like a car without fuel’
The future of AI won’t be won by those chasing the latest model, it will be won by those who know how to wield data wisely, advises Dunnhumby’s chief data and science officer Sandra Stanley
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AnalysisRetail pay index 2025: how much do retailers pay their shop floor staff?
From Aldi to Zara, We reveal the base rate of hourly pay that 60 of the UK’s biggest bricks-and-mortar retailers offer their shop floor workers
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NewsUniqlo now among highest paying retailers in the UK
Uniqlo is now one of the highest-paying retailers in the UK, according to new Retail Week data.
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NewsKim Kardashian’s Skims brand secures former Ted Baker site for debut UK store
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian’s shapewear brand Skims has secured a site to open its first store in the UK next year.
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Innovation of the WeekSainsbury’s trials checkout-free SmartShop payments in-store
Innovation of the Week is a series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team. Every week, we bring you new ideas and case studies across consumer, technology, sustainability, economy, policy and industry.