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NewsBudget nerves and stormy weather hit November footfall
Rumoured tax rises in the Budget and stormy weather held many shoppers back from hitting the shops last month.
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AnalysisAcquisitions, softer trading and green shoots in luxury â key takeaways from Frasersâ results
Frasers Group reiterated its full-year outlook this week, despite revealing that âtough market conditionsâ had hit sales within its UK retail businesses.
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NewsThe Entertainer becomes first toy retailer to launch on Deliveroo
Toys specialist The Entertainer is to offer shoppers rapid delivery through a tie-up with Deliveroo.
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NewsWickes staff celebrate ÂŁ14m return on share scheme
Employees of DIY retailer Wickes have more than doubled the value of their investment in a company sharesave scheme that has just matured.
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OpinionâRetail is witnessing a resurgence in the in-person shopping experienceâ
Retailers are turning to experiential shopping to lure more customers to their locations, observes Alvarez & Marsalâs Erin Brookes
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NewsWatches of Switzerland âwell placedâ for Christmas as profits rise
Watches of Switzerland said it is âwell placedâ for the golden quarter after delivering a strong first half and a ârobustâ performance in the United States.
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NewsFrasers Group profits rise as international expansion drives growth
Frasers Group boss Michael Murray said the retail giant made a âsolid startâ to the year as its rapidly expanding international business helped to offset a weaker performance across its core brands.
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Report StoreHow Theyâll Spend It 2026
Around 81% of consumers are âworriedâ about the high cost of living, and four-fifths say their household spend is up compared to 12 months ago
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AnalysisHow shoppers will spend in 2026 and the winning strategies driving sales
Download How Theyâll Spend It 2026 for the lowdown on where consumers intend to indulge, where theyâre reining it in, and what triggers will convert sales as we enter another economically challenging year
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NewsletterIntelligence Briefing: Black Friday performance; Charting ÂŁ9.1bn in social commerce; and more
Cyber Week is through and my colleague Megan Robinson has done a fantastic job of gathering together everything data providers have said about performance so far. The headline online spending stats come from Adobe: Black Friday - ÂŁ1.16bn (+4% year-over-year) Saturday November 29 - ÂŁ762.6m (+7.3%) Sunday November 30 - ...
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InterviewQ&A: Puma UK and Ireland MD on breaking boundaries with the brandâs new Oxford Street flagship
Puma UK and Ireland managing director Lucynda Davies is gearing up for the launch of the brandâs first ever European flagship this week on Londonâs iconic Oxford Street.
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NewsQatar sovereign wealth fund dumps stake in Sainsburyâs
Qatarâs sovereign wealth fund is set to dump a significant chunk of its stake in grocery giant Sainsburyâs, ending its nearly two decades-long run as the businessesâ largest shareholder.
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NewsZara owner Inditex enjoys strong winter sales
Zara owner Inditex has beaten analyst expectations after it enjoyed a strong start to its fourth quarter.
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NewsNike, Superdry and Lacoste ads banned for exaggerating sustainability claims
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned three adverts from Nike, Superdry and Lacoste over exaggerating the environmental benefits of their products.
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NewsJust Eat chief executive to depart following takeover
The chief executive and founder of Just Eat is stepping down from his role at the rapid delivery platform following a ÂŁ3.6bn takeover by Prosus.
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OpinionâRetailâs AI revolution poses an existential questionâ
The rise of AI is fuelling the strategic reversal of a 25-year-old habit, driving a move away from outsourcing and back towards building powerful, in-house technology functions that can differentiate a business, observes AlixPartnersâ Brian Kalms
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Chart of the WeekChart of the Week: Breaking down the UKâs ÂŁ9.1bn social commerce spend
Selling via social media apps like TikTok Shop and Instagram will drive ÂŁ9.1bn in revenue for non-food retailers in the UK over 2025, new research from Retail Economics and social commerce platform Unbox.
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NewsGoogle launches virtual fashion try-on tool in the UK
Google has launched its virtual apparel try-on tool in the UK and India for users in time for Christmas.
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NewsM&S launches week-long festive live shopping event
M&S has launched a week-long live shopping event as it promises to make âDecemberâs whirlwind of festive prep effortlessâ.
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NewsOliver Bonas plots 20 new stores over next 12 months
Oliver Bonas has unveiled plans to open 20 new stores next year as it ramps up its physical expansion.