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NewsMorrisons wholesale and convenience boss steps down as grocer explores property deal
Morrisons group wholesale and convenience director Matthew Heslop has stepped away from the retailer after less than a year in his post, Retail Week can reveal.
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GalleryThe North Face unveils new Red Box collection with immersive installation in Flannels
The North Face has launched a new in-store concept in Flannels Leeds and Liverpool to celebrate the launch of its SS26 Red Box collection.
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NewsThe Original Factory Shop collapsed into administration owing suppliers ÂŁ9m
The Original Factory Shop collapsed into administration owing suppliers millions in unpaid-for stock and other debts, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsFreemans hails âexceptionalâ golden quarter despite flat Q4
Freemans said it witnessed âexceptional growthâ across all departments in the run-up to Christmas, despite overall retail sales in its fourth quarter slipping 0.3%.
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InterviewQ&A: Ordo co-founder on avoiding the VC trap and being profitable from day one
Ordo Co-founder Barty Walsh speaks to Retail Week about cracking the US market, taking on legacy brands and building a profitable business without venture capital.
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NewsJohn Lewis strikes deal with Benugo to transform in-store restaurants
John Lewis is to âtransform and elevateâ its in-store food offer after striking a partnership with cafe and restaurant specialist Benugo, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsWHSmith launches artisan coffee shop at Manchester airport
Grindsmith coffee store will open in Manchester Airport Terminal 2 alongside a newly designed travel essentials store. The company also announced a new store at Liverpool John Lennon Airport.
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NewsAmazon lines up $200bn in capital spending in 2026
The online giant announced net sales hit $213.4bn (ÂŁ157.2bn) in the three months to December 31, 2025.
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InterviewAmex: Why stores still have a future in the age of AI shopping
To understand how AI is disrupting traditional shopping journeys and what retailers must do to remain competitive, Retail Week spoke to Dan Edelman, American Express UK general manager for merchant services.
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NewsLidl boosts staff pay with ÂŁ29m investment and doubles paternity leave
Lidl has today [February 6] unveiled a new ÂŁ29m investment package in staff pay, cementing its place as the industry-leader in entry-level hourly pay.
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OpinionâWalmartâs $1trn valuation shows retailers can make most of pace of tech changeâ
It can be dangerous to get carried away with share prices, but Walmartâs ascent is a testament to successful adaptation, believes George MacDonald
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NewsSnow and heavy rain drags down January retail footfall
UK retail footfall fell 1.1% year on year in January, as severe weather conditions kept shoppers away during the week, according to new data from MRI Software.
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NewsQuiz collapses into administration with over 100 jobs to be lost
Fashion retailer Quiz has collapsed into administration this afternoon (February 5), putting 565 jobs at risk.
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NewsâFrasers Group acquires majority shareholding in Italian retailer
Frasers Group has entered a strategtic partnership by acquiring a majority sharedholding in an Italian retailer as it continues with European expansion.
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NewsRetail Trust appoints Sainsburyâs and Amazon directors to trustee board
The Retail Trust has appointed Sainsburyâs Tracey Clements and Amazonâs Matt Birch as new members of its board of trustees.
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NewsWaitrose snaps up Surrey shopping centre
Upmarket grocer Waitrose has secured the future of its Hersham store in Surrey by purchasing the freehold of the Hersham Green Shopping Centre.
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NewsletterIntelligence Briefing: Fibre vs protein, and the UK as the world capital of shoplifting (say punters)
Lots to chew over this week in the January supermarket trading releases from Worldpanel by Numerator and NIQ. January is the month of health and Worldpanel by Numerator polled its 13,000+ panel to ask what nutrient they were âoftenâ seeking. In what might be viewed as a mild and narrow ...
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NewsNike facing US government probe over alleged discrimination against white workers
Sportswear giant Nike has labelled a US government investigation into allegations of discrimination against white employees âa surprising and unusual escalationâ.
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Retail VoiceFaster fit-outs, fewer delays: how framework agreements are reshaping retail construction
Repeated tendering, inconsistent standards and rising costs are slowing retail rollouts. Foot Anstey outlines how framework agreements can cut the friction â delivering faster programmes, tighter cost control and scalable execution
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NewsGymshark promotes from within for new chief commercial officer
Gymshark has named former chief digital officer Carly Natalizia as its new chief commercial officer.