All articles by Megan Robinson – Page 5
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NewsRecorded incidents of shoplifting rise in England and Wales
Police recorded shoplifting offences in England and Wales rose again in the year to June 2025, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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NewsShoe Zone sales drop as it awaits Budget before giving future outlook
Shoe Zone has seen a decline in revenue as it battles with store closures, declining consumer confidence, and effects from the last autumn Budget.
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NewsDunelm sales increase as it invests in new app
Homewares retailer Dunelm has reported an increase in sales, driven by higher volumes sold and investment in its app.
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NewsWickes sales grow across all aspects of its business
Wickes has reported growth across all areas of its business, led by volume sold.
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GalleryFirst look: Inside Boots’ debut fragrance-only store
Boots has opened its first fragrance-only store in Broadgate Central, London, and Retail Week was among the first to visit
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NewsMiniso reaches milestone number of stores as it goes on Christmas recruitment drive
Value lifestyle retailer Miniso is opening its 50th store this month as it starts the hiring process for the festive period.
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AnalysisIn the game: A tour of Nintendo’s first ever UK pop up in London
Loved by millions of people across all ages and genders all over the world, thanks to its addictive games and familiar characters, Iconic Japanese video game company Nintendo has opened its first UK pop-up store at Westfield London
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NewsTGJones kicks off Christmas recruitment drive
TGJones has started its Christmas recruitment by offering 115 seasonal jobs across its UK stores.
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InterviewQ&A: Ramsdens boss on evolving from pawnbroker to high street jewellery staple
Ramsdens has been a presence on the UK high street since 1987, but many wouldn’t associate it with retail – rather pawnbroking and buying foreign currency
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AnalysisHow Very Group, Asda, Co-op and Boots are upping their retail media game
Some retailers have just set up their own retail media networks, while others have been in the game for years.
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NewsSuperdrug partners with Pure Seoul for first step into international beauty
Superdrug has partnered with Korean beauty retailer Pure Seoul to bring hundreds of items to its roster as it makes its first major step into international beauty products.
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AnalysisGunwharf Quays: The waterfront destination harbouring new brands
A waterfront destination in Portsmouth Harbour, Gunwharf Quays is a designer outlet bringing in a range of brands spanning sport, beauty, fashion and luxury, along with plenty of restaurants and leisure offerings
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NewsAsda commits further to price cuts with over 200 more lines reduced
Asda has made further commitments to price cuts with over 200 more lines reduced, just a few days after announcing previous price cuts.
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NewsIceland boss says private equity firms causing ‘death of the high street’
Iceland boss Richard Walker has said private equity ownership in the UK has caused more damage to retail than any other entity.
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NewsProCook debuts its new store design concept in UK city
Specialist kitchenware retailer ProCook has opened the doors to its first-ever concept store to elevate the customer experience.
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NewsRetail group behind Wilko and The Range returns to profit
The retail group consisting of The Range, Wilko, and more recently Homebase, has seen a return to profit.
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NewsAsos to launch new premium menswear line
Online fashion retailer Asos is launching a new premium menswear line dubbed “Asos Collective”.
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AnalysisHow Matalan, Asda and Hugo Boss are harnessing the latest technology to streamline their businesses
Fashion and home retailer Matalan is in the midst of a turnaround as it is overhauling stores, digital channels and its people
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NewsMango and Flying Tiger start recruiting for Christmas roles
Fashion retailer Mango and value retailer Flying Tiger Copenhagen have started recruiting for festive roles as it gears up for a Christmas rush.
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NewsConsumer confidence in the economy falls to its lowest level this year
Consumer confidence in the UK economy fell in the last quarter, making this the lowest point so far this year.