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NewsThe O2 sees ‘another record-breaking year’ of sales and footfall
The O2, which is home to Outlet Shopping at The O2, saw “another record-breaking year” as it delivered growing footfall and sales across retail, leisure, and food and beverage.
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NewsTesco reinstates iconic blue and white striped Value logo after 13-year absence
Tesco is to resurrect its famous blue-and-white striped Value logo for the first time in more than a decade.
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NewsAldi celebrates bumper sales over record-breaking festive period
Aldi has recorded bumper Christmas trading as shoppers stocked up on premium own-label during the festive season.
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Newsletter
Tech & Digital Briefing: What’s to come in 2026?
A Happy New Year to you all! Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and that you are all fresh for 2026. We’re expecting a flurry of results to come in this month, revealing the true picture of how Christmas performed for retail, but it looks as if consumers aren’t feeling ...
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NewsAsda appoints former Microsoft exec as IT chief
Asda has hired a new IT chief following the fallout from its delayed Project Future IT separation from Walmart.
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NewsTesco joins New York OTC trading platform
Tesco has joined the growing list of UK firms to begin trading on the OTC market in the US.
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NewsNext eyes rescue bid for LK Bennett
Next is reportedly exploring a rescue offer for premium womenswear brand LK Bennett.
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NewsFewer businesses expect sales rise in 2026 as confidence drops
Business confidence has deteriorated within SMEs, with companies reducing investment in response to tax increases and rising labour costs, a leading survey has found.
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AnalysisStore tour: Cotswold Company’s first retail park store with CCO Lisa Coppin
The Cotswold Company chief creative officer Lisa Coppin speaks to Retail Week about creating a film set-worthy environment in an empty retail park unit, what the extra space has allowed it to introduce, and what’s next on the list for 2026.
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NewsAsos introduces handling fee for serial returners
Asos is to start charging UK customers who frequently send back their orders a handling fee as it clamps down on serial returners.
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NewsLidl sales and shopper numbers surge over Christmas
Value food retailer Lidl has reported a “record-breaking” Christmas with sales and customer numbers climbing.
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InterviewQ&A: Zilch CRO on how tight budgets are shaping consumer payment behaviour
Retail Week caught up with Andreas Andreou, chief revenue officer at fee-free payments provider Zilch, to find out how frugality has changed shopper behaviour and how retailers have responded.
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FeatureInside the boardroom: what retail leaders expect in the year ahead
What’s next for retail in 2026? We spoke to the biggest names in British retail to uncover their predictions for the challenges and opportunities ahead.
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NewsMarks & Spencer unveils food range for people on weight-loss jabs
Marks & Spencer has launched a dedicated food assortment suitable for people taking weight-loss injections as the use of such medication rises.
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NewsSainsbury’s boss among business leaders recognised in new year honours
Sainsbury’s chief executive Simon Roberts was among retailers whose achievements were recognised in the new year honours list.
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AnalysisBaked beans and posh handbags: five retail brands to watch in 2026
Whether it’s being on the wave of a rising trend or cracking a new territory, here are five retailers you may not have heard of that we think you should keep an eye on in 2026.
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NewsCautious consumer mood to linger into new year
Consumers will start 2026 in a downbeat mood amid continued concern about the economy and the cost of living.
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Opinion‘Our hard-earned taxes are being misallocated on an epic scale’
Tech platform and ticket seller Trainline’s share price performance raises questions about the impact of the government on business, argues Matt Truman
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NewsConsumer card spending falls due to weak confidence in economy
Consumer card spending has declined in 2025 year on year, after consumers were careful about budgeting and confidence in the economy fell, according to data from Barclays.
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AnalysisIn pictures: the best new concept and flagship store openings of the year
We’re almost at the end of 2025, which has been a bumper year for shopfloor innovation, theatrical flagships and new-to-market concept stores. Here are some of the best new stores that opened this year