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NewsThe Very Group confirms takeover by investment firm
The US private equity giant Carlyle is buying The Very Group, once known as Shop Direct, from previous owners the Barclay family
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NewsWaitrose opens first ‘home for food lovers’ concept store
Upmarket grocer Waitrose has opened its first ‘home for food lovers’ concept in Newbury, Berkshire.
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NewsAroma Zone CEO teases European expansion but is in ‘no rush’
Aroma Zone chief executive Sabrina Herlory Rouget has teased further expansion across the UK and Europe, but told Retail Week there is “no rush” to open more stores yet.
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NewsPureplay athleisure brand Oner Active eyeing up store locations
Athleisure brand Oner Active is the latest pureplay brand looking to open physical stores as it eyes up sites in multiple UK cities, Retail Week understands.
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NewsFood prices set to remain elevated despite likely inflation easing – BoE
The British central bank said that CPI inflation “is judged to have peaked” as it narrowly voted to keep interest rates at 4%.
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NewsFootfall falls for the sixth consecutive month as consumer confidence 'remains weak'
Retail footfall has fallen for its sixth month in a row, as consumer confidence “remains low” ahead of a Budget which could see tax rises, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
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NewsAllSaints opens Battersea Power Station store
Fashion retailer AllSaints has opened its ninth store of 2025 in London’s Battersea Power Station.
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NewsBoots appoints ex-John Lewis director to marketing role
Health and beauty giant Boots UK has named a new customer and marketing chief.
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NewsMarks & Spencer strikes European fulfilment deal with Zalando
Marks & Spencer has forged a supply partnership with online fashion platform Zalando in Europe.
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NewsSelfridges and Disney unveil ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ Christmas collaboration
Selfridges and Disney have partnered to run a two-month-long experiential Christmas collaboration including the biggest installation on the front of the Oxford Street store in more than half a century.
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NewsWatches of Switzerland hails ‘standout’ US performance
Watches of Switzerland has posted a strong first half driven by a “standout” performance in the United States and said demand for luxury watches continued to exceed supply.
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NewsFrance initiates proceedings to suspend Shein
The French government has said it is initiating proceedings to suspend Shein following investigations by prosecutors surrounding childlike sex dolls on its website.
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NewsSainsbury’s ups profit guidance to over £1bn
Sainsbury’s expects its underlying operating profit for the year will be more than £1bn, following strong summer sales and cost savings.
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NewsBRC says government goals are ‘at odds’ with Keep Britain Working review
British Retail Consortium chief executive Helen Dickinson has said retail is built on “flexible, local jobs” and the government’s goals and policies are “at odds with one another”, in response to the publication of the Keep Britain Working review.
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NewsNo more M&S clothing-only boutiques likely following pilot
Marks & Spencer does not expect to open any more clothing-only branches following a trial branch, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsMarks & Spencer ‘regaining momentum’ after cyber attack hits profit
Marks & Spencer is “getting back on track” after a devastating cyber attack sent first-half profits down, but its clothing division is recovering more slowly than its food business.
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NewsClarks expands range into clothing and apparel for new store openings
Footwear specialist Clarks is set to open three new Cloudsteppers concept stores in Southeast Asia and the United States, featuring accessories and apparel for the first time, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsThe Perfume Shop enjoys strong sales from new boutique concept
The Perfume Shop said its new Boutique concept stores have “exceeded expectations” following strong sales of niche scents.
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NewsMarks & Spencer launches on TikTok Shop
Marks & Spencer is piloting the sale of its products through social media giant TikTok.
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NewsABF considers spinning off Primark from wider business
Food and retail giant Associated British Foods has today announced it is undertaking a review of its group structure with an eye to possibly splitting up its Primark and food businesses.