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NewsLVMH sales slip but Sephora continues to grow
Luxury retail group LVMH has recorded a slight dip in revenue, despite Sephora continuing to perform strongly.
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NewsAsda turns to Tesco to appoint new chief people officer
Asda has hired a new chief people officer who will join from rival Tesco as the Leeds grocer pushes ahead with its turnaround programme.
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NewsB&M 'making progress' on new CEO as UK like-for-like sales fall
B&M said it was “making progress” on a new chief executive and would make an announcement in the coming weeks.
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NewsUK business confidence plummets into 'ominous territory'
UK business confidence has dropped to its lowest point in over two years as concerns mount over tax increases and US President Donald Trump’s intensifying trade war, a new survey reveals.
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NewsHalfords chief executive Graham Stapleton to 'hand over the reins'
The retailer has announced its group chief executive Graham Stapleton is stepping down with immediate effect.
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NewsFrasers strikes deal to launch Sports Direct in Australia and NZ
Frasers Group has announced a major expansion into the Australian and New Zealand.
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NewsRetail sales showing green shoots, says BRC
Retail sales are showing signs of underlying strengthening of demand, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
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News‘Good chance’ of UK-US trade agreement, says US VP
The US vice-president JD Vance has expressed optimism about potential UK trade agreement.
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Opinion‘Traders from outside the UK may take advantage of our rules to sell displaced US stock’
As tariffs dominate the headlines, action is needed to stop stock ‘dumping’ in the UK says BRC chief executive Helen Dickinson
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NewsMother’s Day and warm weather help retail sales offset global economic headwinds
Despite ongoing global economic headwinds and strong comparisons year on year, warmer weather and Mother’s Day both helped retail sales over the month of March.
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AnalysisVictoria Leeds shopping centre is on a journey of ‘transformation through accumulation’
As Victoria Leeds continues on its “transformation through accumulation strategy” in an attempt to be the go-to premium shopping destination of the North, Retail Week takes a tour of the destination to get some insight on its movers and shakers in the tenant mix, the newest additions and what to expect from the centre in 2025.
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NewsCo-op Wholesale strikes multi-year partnership with Roadchef
The Co-op’s newly rebranded wholesale arm has today announced a new, multi-year contract with motorway service area operator Roadchef.
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Retail VoiceAccommodating the future of UK retail
As retailers look ahead at buildings fit for the future Tritax’s Mark Fergusson examines why firms should blend both cutting-edge tech and the power of people
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GalleryInside the first of B&Q’s Homebase store conversions
The first of the former Homebase stores bought by B&Q has now opened in Greater Manchester.
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NewsSlew of brands set to open at the UK’s newest designer retail outlet
A host of brands are due to open at the UK’s newest designer retail outlet this year, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsRetailers flag concerns about Chinese ‘dumping’ on back of Trump tariffs
Retailers, including Currys chief executive Alex Baldock, have signalled worries about goods being switched from the US to Europe through companies such as Amazon, Shein and Temu.
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Innovation of the WeekUnder Armour and Unless Collective launch sportswear designed to decompose
Innovation of the Week is a series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team. Every week, we bring you new ideas and case studies across consumer, technology, sustainability, economy, policy and industry.
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Opinion‘Tariffs could be a death knell for countless supply chain jobs and businesses’
The impact of president Trump’s tariffs will be felt by workers in garment production, on farms, in general merchandise factories and beyond. Sensible retailers should help their supply chain partners navigate the challenges, says Ethical Trading Initiative executive director Giles Bolton
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NewsArc’teryx owner acquires outerwear brand Jack Wolfskin
The owner of outdoors brand Arc’teryx, Anta Sports, has snapped up Jack Wolfskin in a £222m deal to acquire it from sports equipment company Topgolf Callaway.
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NewsIceland to double petrol forecourt presence with EG Group tie-up
Frozen food specialist Iceland will double its forecourt presence through a new partnership with EG on the Move.