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NewsBodycare snapped up by former Body Shop CEO
An investment group fronted by former Molton Brown and The Body Shop chief executive Charles Denton has acquired embattled beauty retailer Bodycare out of administration.
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NewsNext upgrades profit guidance as sales soar
Next has again upgraded its full-year profit guidance, after soaring sales outstripped predictions for the third quarter.
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NewsAI search to have big Black Friday impact as retailers rush to capture spend
AI-enabled search will have a bigger impact on customer product discovery and spend this Black Friday, as retailers battle to capture promotional spend due to the potential impact of the Budget.
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AnalysisAI in action: How leading retailers are accelerating growth
Download the Retail Week Growth Report 2025 to uncover key trends, case studies, and expert insights on AI, innovation and diversification shaping the future of UK retail.
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InterviewQ&A: Boots head of wellness on the rapidly expanding category and tapping into viral trends
Wellness is a topic many consumers have been exploring since the pandemic, whether they are searching for better sleep, healthier immune systems, or getting more vitamin D. As we hurtle towards the colder months, this is expected to ramp up.
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NewsAmazon confirms mass corporate job cuts
Amazon has confirmed it will axe thousands of jobs across its global corporate workforce.
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NewsFenwick slashes losses as focus on sales and margin builds momentum
Department store group Fenwick has delivered a significant improvement in financial performance, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsRetail bodies say over 100,000 jobs at risk if chancellor hikes business rates
Over 100,000 jobs could be at risk if chancellor Rachel Reeves imposes higher business rates, the British Retail Consortium and UK Hospitality have said.
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NewsMorrisons to transform hundreds of corner shops into convenience stores
Morrisons is planning to change hundreds of corner shops into its own branded convenience shops across England.
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NewsShop price inflation falls for start of golden quarter
Shop price inflation decreased year on year in the first week of October, providing relief for retailers heading into Halloween and the rest of the golden quarter.
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AnalysisIs GenAI useful on the backend? Amazon says yes
The technology firm was bullish on the potential for Generative AI at its Delivering the Future event in San Francisco last week.
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NewsOka losses narrow as premium homewares market proves ‘resilient’
Luxury homewares brand Oka has reported flat sales and narrowing losses for the year, with its chief executive highlighting the “resilience” of the premium end of the home market.
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GalleryFortnum & Mason unveils spectacular double helix staircase
Fortnum & Mason has opened a stunning double helix staircase in its flagship London store.
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NewsAroma Zone unveils details of first UK store
Aroma Zone will open its first UK store in Westfield London, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsNew Weird Fish owner plots acquisition spree
The new owner of womenswear retailer Weird Fish is plotting a spending spree as it looks to build a portfolio of leading lifestyle and fashion brands.
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NewsNew Look rolls out loyalty programme nationwide
New Look has launched a nationwide loyalty programme as the fashion retailer aims to deliver a more personalised and data-led customer experience.
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NewsMarks & Spencer axes tech contract
Marks & Spencer has ended a contract with a big technology services provider, just months after a devastating cyber attack.
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Innovation of the WeekDFS and Pinterest collaborate on gamified shopping experience
Innovation of the Week is a series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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Opinion‘As Christmas nears, the picture is bumpy but not bleak’
Retailers should be prepared for unpredictability ahead, but be ready for a strong finish, observes PwC’s Lisa Hooker
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NewsGrocery giants make rates plea to chancellor in bid to tame inflation
Leading grocers have written to chancellor Rachel Reeves, setting out the case for excluding shops from the planned business rates surtax.