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NewsMorrisons wholesale and convenience boss steps down as grocer explores property deal
Morrisons group wholesale and convenience director Matthew Heslop has stepped away from the retailer after less than a year in his post, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsThe Original Factory Shop collapsed into administration owing suppliers ÂŁ9m
The Original Factory Shop collapsed into administration owing suppliers millions in unpaid-for stock and other debts, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsFreemans hails âexceptionalâ golden quarter despite flat Q4
Freemans said it witnessed âexceptional growthâ across all departments in the run-up to Christmas, despite overall retail sales in its fourth quarter slipping 0.3%.
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NewsJohn Lewis strikes deal with Benugo to transform in-store restaurants
John Lewis is to âtransform and elevateâ its in-store food offer after striking a partnership with cafe and restaurant specialist Benugo, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsWHSmith launches artisan coffee shop at Manchester airport
Grindsmith coffee store will open in Manchester Airport Terminal 2 alongside a newly designed travel essentials store. The company also announced a new store at Liverpool John Lennon Airport.
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NewsAmazon lines up $200bn in capital spending in 2026
The online giant announced net sales hit $213.4bn (ÂŁ157.2bn) in the three months to December 31, 2025.
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NewsLidl boosts staff pay with ÂŁ29m investment and doubles paternity leave
Lidl has today [February 6] unveiled a new ÂŁ29m investment package in staff pay, cementing its place as the industry-leader in entry-level hourly pay.
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NewsSnow and heavy rain drags down January retail footfall
UK retail footfall fell 1.1% year on year in January, as severe weather conditions kept shoppers away during the week, according to new data from MRI Software.
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NewsQuiz collapses into administration with over 100 jobs to be lost
Fashion retailer Quiz has collapsed into administration this afternoon (February 5), putting 565 jobs at risk.
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NewsâFrasers Group acquires majority shareholding in Italian retailer
Frasers Group has entered a strategtic partnership by acquiring a majority sharedholding in an Italian retailer as it continues with European expansion.
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NewsRetail Trust appoints Sainsburyâs and Amazon directors to trustee board
The Retail Trust has appointed Sainsburyâs Tracey Clements and Amazonâs Matt Birch as new members of its board of trustees.
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NewsWaitrose snaps up Surrey shopping centre
Upmarket grocer Waitrose has secured the future of its Hersham store in Surrey by purchasing the freehold of the Hersham Green Shopping Centre.
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NewsNike facing US government probe over alleged discrimination against white workers
Sportswear giant Nike has labelled a US government investigation into allegations of discrimination against white employees âa surprising and unusual escalationâ.
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NewsGymshark promotes from within for new chief commercial officer
Gymshark has named former chief digital officer Carly Natalizia as its new chief commercial officer.
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NewsThe Original Factory Shop axes a third of head office staff
The Original Factory Shop has made a third of its total head office staff redundant less than a week after it collapsed into administration, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsAmerican Golf snapped up by Dragonsâ Den starâs investment group
American Golf has today [February 4] been acquired by the investment group of Jessopâs owner and Dragonâs Den star Peter Jones for an undisclosed fee.
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NewsHolland & Barrett strengthens commitment to Chinese market
Holland & Barrett is strengthening its commitment to the Chinese market as its group chief executive travels to the country with the UK trade delegation.
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NewsThe retailers best meeting shopper expectations to be revealed in new digital index
LIVE 2026 will see the launch of the Digital Capability Index, a new collaborative report between Retail Week and The Grocer.
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NewsCo-op advert banned over âmisleadingâ Aldi price-match claims
A Co-op advert promoting its Aldi price-match scheme has been ruled misleading by the ASA for failing to compare similar products.
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NewsWatch: Waitrose heads to space in latest âfood loversâ brand campaign
Waitrose has unveiled a new sci-fi-inspired brand campaign to position itself as the home of food lovers.