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NewsGovernment unveils £5bn high streets investment boost
The government has unveiled plans to invest up to £5bn for over 300 high streets across the UK, as part of its new ‘Pride in Place’ programme.
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Opinion‘The uncomfortable truth is AI will cause significant job destruction’
Communication and truth-telling, both to colleagues and the wider population, will become a central task of boards and governments in the coming years, believes True’s Matt Truman
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NewsRetail sector facing potential £7.8bn cost from unhappy workers quitting
The Retail Trust is offering shop workers and delivery drivers free training, after new research showed the industry faces a £7.8bn bill to replace workers quitting their jobs.
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NewsDFS CEO Tim Stacey: “The burden of taxation-driven inflation is high”
DFS posted a healthy 10% uplift in its customer orders against a subdued market, but chief executive Tim Stacey signalled that the macro policy environment was constraining investment and growth potential.
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Analysis‘Like a bomb threat’ – Co-op looks forward as it grapples with cyber attack fallout
Bruised, battered, but unbowed, Co-op’s group chief executive Shirine Khoury-Haq and her c-suite fronted up to the damage wrought by the cyber attack, and their plans for the business to come back better
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NewsMarks Electrical warns on profits following weak trading
Marks Electrical has issued a profit warning after weak first-half trading and rising costs weighed on its margins.
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NewsDFS posts stronger profits than expected in “weak market”
Revenue in the year ending 29 June, 2025, was up 4.4% on the same period last year, while underlying profits before tax increased by £19.7m.
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AnalysisRetail 2026: 45 retail leaders reveal strategies for year ahead
Forty-five retail leaders from brands including Asda, Fortnum & Mason, Matalan, Morrisons, and THG have spoken exclusively with Retail Week for its annual report – Retail 2026. Access it here for free
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AnalysisRetail 2026: 10% of retail leaders say they’re shrinking store teams in 2026
Interviews with 45 retail leaders reveal that 10% are looking to cut the size of their store teams in 2026. This was one of a series of revealing findings from Retail Week’s latest Retail 2026 report. Download here
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Report StoreRetail 2026
45 retail leaders speak exclusively with Retail Week for its annual flagship report.
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AnalysisRetail 2026: leaders reveal AI investment priorities
Retailers across the board are backing AI technology as a core engine for growth, productivity and insight in 2026
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Retail VoiceHow to future-proof your business by adopting electric vehicles
Switching to EVs early is not just about sustainability, says Mer. Discover how being an early adopter can provide both financial and operational gains
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NewsNimbler H&M sees profits rise in third quarter
Sales in local currencies increased 2% in the three months to August 31, 2025 compared to 2024, despite a store closure programme.
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GalleryFirst look: Shein takes over Future Stores with Oxford Street pop-up
Shein is set to open the doors to its latest pop-up on London’s Oxford Street to celebrate the launch of its new 2025 autumn/winter collection
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NewsCo-op swings to a loss as full impact of cyber-attack revealed
C-store specialist Co-op has reported falling sales and a plunge into the red, after reporting the cyber attack impacted profitability, disrupted trading and heaped on additional costs.
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NewsHolland & Barrett expands supermarket concessions with Morrisons tie-up
Holland & Barrett has announced a new concessions partnership with Morrisons, adding to the existing shop-in-shop programme it has with supermarket giant Tesco.
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NewsJohn Lewis launches in-store Christmas shops as seasonal sales take off online
Department store group John Lewis has opened the doors to its in-store Christmas shops.
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NewsAldi begins hunt for 4,500 Christmas workers
Aldi has begun its Christmas recruitment drive, hoping to take on thousands of store workers over the festive period this year.
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NewsDebenhams warns some suppliers of late payments
Debenhams Group, formerly Boohoo, has warned some of its suppliers that they may experience late payments amid mounting fears that the business is facing a cash crunch.
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NewsJohn Lewis heir chairs newly created Trust
Toy specialist The Entertainer has formed a dedicated trust as ownership is transferred by the founding Grant family to employees, Retail Week can reveal.