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NewsLouis Vuitton becomes latest retailer hit by cyber attack
Luxury retailer Louis Vuitton has revealed it has been targeted by a cyber attack.
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FeaturePull the lever: where are smart retailers finding fresh growth?
From opening new customer segments and sales channels, to expanding overseas and diversifying their offers, Retail Week explores the ways retailers are getting back into growth and highlights some of the biggest success stories so far.
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Innovation of the WeekInnovation round-up: Revolutionary holograms, supersonic drones and 3D AI models
Here we bring you the 10 best innovations that caught our attention in the second quarter of 2025.
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Opinion‘Reuse is a solution that addresses Trump tariffs as well as sustainability’
In Plastic Free July, activist and author Amy Larkin urges retailers to think bigger than bags, bans and increasing recycled content
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NewsPrimark chief customer officer departs as successor named
Fashion giant Primark’s chief customer officer Michelle McEttrick is leaving the business and a successor has been named.
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NewsMarks & Spencer funds innovation projects to drive sustainability
Marks & Spencer is providing £1m of funding to innovations that will help it meet its ambition of becoming net zero by 2040.
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Analysis79% of shop workers face verbal abuse – here’s what to do about it
Retail crime is taking a daily toll on store teams, with 79% of retail workers experiencing verbal abuse from customers and 39% facing physical threats or violence.
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NewsMulberry raises £20m from major shareholders as sales and profits fall
Luxury fashion brand Mulberry has raised £20m from its largest shareholders amid ongoing transformation strategy after full-year sales and profits tumbled.
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NewsRetail footfall expected to receive boost from summer events
UK retail footfall remained flat in June but a summer of events, warm weather and sports could give a boost to July.
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NewsM&S strengthens food operations team by poaching former Asda exec
Marks & Spencer has strengthened its food operations team by poaching former Asda executive Matt Featherstone.
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NewsSpace NK close to being acquired by US beauty chain
UK high street retailer Space NK is close to being sold to a US-listed beauty chain, more than a year after bankers were first hired to auction the chain.
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Opinion‘If cyber criminals strike, you’d better know how to use pen and paper’
There was great news today as suspects were arrested over cyber attacks on retailers. But there’s no doubt such attacks will continue and there were practical cyber crime takeaways for retailers from this week’s select committee hearing, where M&S directors shared their experience
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NewsDr Martens holds firm on guidance despite ‘challenging’ UK market
Ahead of its annual general meeting, footwear retailer Dr Martens said it is trading “in line with expectations” so far during this financial year and confirmed that all guidance for the 2026 financial year remains unchanged.
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NewsArrests made over M&S and Co-op cyber attacks
The police have arrested four people in connection with the hacking of Marks & Spencer, the Co-op and Harrods.
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NewsAmazon Prime Day event set to bring in over £2bn in UK sales
Amazon’s annual Prime Day event is expected to exceed £2bn in UK sales, according to Adobe.
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NewsTesco unveils plans for new Greater London distribution centre
Supermarket giant Tesco has unveiled plans for a multimillion-pound new distribution hub in London.
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News‘New Pepco Group’ hails record revenues after Poundland sale
The rebranded ‘New Pepco Group’, fresh from the June sale of Poundland, has reported record revenues for the third quarter as it commenced a €50m (£43.1m) share buyback.
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InterviewInterview: Rituals managing director on carving out a unique space in the industry
As Rituals celebrates 25 years as a business, managing director for the UK and Ireland Annemarie Forsyth sits down with Retail Week in her first interview to discuss how the retailer has become a force to be reckoned with in the premium beauty space.
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AnalysisHow Gen Z is influencing shop fit-outs and the future of retail
As Gen Z become increasingly important for retailers and brands alike to win over, Retail Week explores the influence of this generation on stores and the shopping experience of the future.
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NewsAsda boss tells staff to prioritise Mondays and Fridays in the office
Asda executive chair Allan Leighton has emailed head office staff telling them to spread out their working from home days to include Mondays and Fridays.