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NewsSephora hits milestone of ten UK stores
Beauty retailer Sephora has hit a milestone in its growth journey by opening its 10th UK store.
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GalleryStore gallery: Nespresso opens new ‘immersive’ Edinburgh boutique
Nespresso has opened its newest “immersive coffee experience” boutique in the heart of Edinburgh’s St James Quarter shopping centre.
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NewsAsda earmarks £12m for Yorkshire store upgrades
Grocery giant Asda has set aside £12m to invest in its store estate in Yorkshire, as part of its bid to modernise its estate and enhance its in-store experience.
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NewsThe Works appoints former Dunelm boss as non-exec director
The Works has appointed a former chief executive at Dunelm as its new independent non-executive director.
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NewsDeichmann UK boss steps down to take new role with German retailer
Footwear specialist Deichmann’s managing director Simon Wilson has left the business to take up a new role with a German retailer, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsAmazon warns on profits as uncertainty over tariffs threaten ecommerce business
Amazon has warned it may fail to meet market expectations on its operating income, as concerns over how President Trump’s tariffs will affect its ecommerce business overshadowed strong sales.
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FeatureCotswolds Designer Outlet: The new retail destination aiming to be accessible to everyone
A brand new designer outlet has opened in the English countryside in what has been described as the “only major retail destination opening in the UK in 2025”. Retail Week was the first to visit the Cotswolds Designer Outlet shortly after its launch to discover what it has to offer shoppers.
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NewsTrump unleashes blizzard of new tariffs as global trade war escalates
President Trump has unveiled fresh tariffs on nearly 100 countries overnight, causing international stock markets to tumble and fears of a global trade war to heighten.
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NewsHigh street sales flatline as inflation leaves consumers ‘under huge pressure’
Bricks-and-mortar retail sales were nearly flat in July, as growing inflation and other pressures left consumers with very little disposable income.
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NewsHarvey Nichols to unveil transformed ground floor in ‘pivotal moment’
Department store Harvey Nichols will reveal the first part of its transformation in the autumn when a “reimagined ground floor retail experience” opens.
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Opinion‘Unemployment fears could weigh on consumers’ minds even more than price rises’
A cautionary comment from fashion powerhouse Next that rising unemployment could be a threat in the months to come will resonate with other retailers, observes Retail Week executive editor George MacDonald
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NewsTesco Express stores resort to locked-door policy to stem rising crime
At least three Tesco Express stores in East Worthing, Shoreham and Broadwater, West Sussex, have resorted to using remote-control door access for customers in a bid to stem soaring crime in the area.
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NewsCotswolds Designer Outlet to launch new app for customers and brands
Cotswolds Designer Outlet, the new retail destination which opened in July, is launching a new app for customers and on-site brands, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsOutlet Shopping at The O2 sees double-digit sales growth backed by increased footfall
Outlet Shopping at The O2 has recorded a strong sales performance with double-digit growth as the entire scheme saw more visits, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsNext buys maternity brand Seraphine and benefits from “trading disruption” at M&S
Next has aquired the maternity brand Seraphine and its IP from its administration as it posts strong second quarter sales growth.
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NewsPets at Home drops guidance as market weakens
Pets at Home has lowered its profit guidance for the full year after the pet retail market proved weaker than anticipated.
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AnalysisNo waste, no fuss: What it’s like to shop with weekly.shop
After years of efforts and attempts by major grocers at plastic packaging reduction, it remains difficult to go to a supermarket and get all the products you want without taking home some disposable plastics too.
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NewsAsos chair Jørgen Lindemann set to step down
Asos has announced significant changes to its board leadership, with chair Jørgen Lindemann set to step down.
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NewsRetailers warn Reeves tax increases would raise prices
Some of Britain’s biggest retailers have warned that tax rises in the autumn Budget could trigger higher prices.
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NewsCo-op launches ‘next gen’ micro store format in UK grocery first
C-store specialist the Co-op has announced the launch of a new chain of ‘On the Go’ micro stores, which are around a quarter of the size of its usual convenience stores.