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NewsBodycare announces new partnership to become UK’s ‘first AI retailer’
Health and beauty retailer Bodycare has partnered with an IT services company to delivery the digital infrastructure required to power its new store network, as it ids to become the UK’s ”first AI retailer”.
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NewsPret a Manger hails ‘encouraging start’ to the year as sales rise
Food-to-go specialist Pret a Manger has reported an “encouraging start” to the year as sales continued to rise following positive growth in 2025.
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NewsHobbycraft pays out to creditors as it makes early exit from CVA
Specialist retailer Hobbycraft has exited its corporate voluntary arrangement (CVA) two years earlier than envisaged and distributed a pot of cash to creditors, Retail Week can reveal
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NewsAllSaints rolls out AI tool for global workforce
AllSaints has introduced an AI-powered tool to support communications and engagement across its 2,300-strong global workforce.
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NewsBoots reports full-year profits surge as beauty powers performance
Health and beauty giant Boots has posted a rise in annual sales and profits as it drew more shoppers and enhanced its stores.
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NewseBay’s Depop acquisition under review by competition watchdog
The CMA has begun a merger inquiry into the anticipated acquisition of second-hand platform Depop by eBay.
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NewsPhase Eight owner confirms store closures
The owner of Phase Eight has confirmed the fashion brand will shutter more than 100 locations globally in an attempt to right-size the business.
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NewsHeatwave drives jump in retail sales in May
The twin bank holidays and a heatwave helped drive a jump in retail sales during May, according to the latest BRC-KPMG retail sales monitor.
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NewsSephora to open four new UK stores this year
Sephora has confirmed plans to open four new stores this summer as part of the brand’s broader retail strategy to open in “all corners of the UK”.
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NewsMarks & Spencer names partner in Asian franchise deal
Marks & Spencer is expanding its international business after striking a new franchise deal for the Philippines.
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NewsRiver Island mulls store expansion after return to profit
River Island has revealed it is actively reviewing opportunities to expand its store estate in the UK and Ireland following its return to profit.
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NewsTopshop.com relaunches in Ireland
Topshop has launched a standalone website in Ireland, giving customers a direct way to shop the fashion brand’s full collection.
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NewsGeorge at Asda explores TikTok Shop launch
George at Asda is considering joining the grocer in launching on TikTok Shop, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsBritish Heart Foundation to close 150 shops amid rising costs
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is to close around 150 of its charity shops over the next two years, citing “exceptionally challenging” trading conditions on Britain’s high streets.
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NewsDebenhams Group partners with Revolution Beauty for licensing deal
Boohoo-owner Debenhams Group has partnered with Revolution Beauty to develop a licensed range of beauty and fragrance products across the group’s brands.
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NewsBurnham pledges to review National Insurance Contributions
Andy Burnham has proposed reviewing the increase in employers’ national insurance contributions and cutting business rates for independent firms in his first significant policy move during the Makerfield by-election campaign.
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NewsMarks & Spencer launches youth training scheme amid rising unemployment
Marks & Spencer is launching a paid training scheme aimed at tackling what it calls the “growing youth unemployment challenge”, creating 1,000 places for 16 to 24-year-olds across the UK and Ireland over the next 18 months.
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NewsRetail sector calls on government not to ‘regulate flexible jobs out of existence’
Retail industry leaders have urged the government not to regulate flexible jobs out existence, as it pushes forward with reforms which would scrap zero-hours contracts.
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NewsFatFace expands into homewares
FatFace has launched its first homewares collection as part of the retailer’s strategic move to expand its product offering beyond clothing.
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NewsLululemon trims outlook after weak US performance
Lululemon has lowered its full-year outlook, which interim co-chief executive Meghan Frank blamed on “negative commentary in the media” and product launches that failed to entice shoppers.