All News articles – Page 20
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NewsThe Entertainer makes radical break with tradition by opening on Sundays
Toy specialist The Entertainer is to make a big departure from its past by opening on Sundays, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsPoundland completes roll out of simplified pricing across all stores
Poundland has returned to simplified grocery pricing across all its stores in the UK as it ramps up its turnaround efforts.
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NewsCastore expands lifestyle apparel ranges under new tie-up
Castore has signed a five-year partnership with licensing specialist Apparel brands to produce branded socks and underwear.
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NewsJohn Lewis launches ‘circular’ clothing collection using reclaimed wool
Department store group John Lewis has unveiled a “first to market” knitwear collection made entirely from reclaimed and repurposed wool.
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NewsRetail Week Awards ‘Hero’ categories open for entries
The hero categories at Retail Week Awards 2026 have officially opened for entries, inviting retailers across the UK to nominate the individuals and teams who make a real difference in their businesses and communities.
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NewsAmazon agrees $2.5bn settlement over claims it tricked Prime users
Amazon has reached a $2.5bn (£1.9bn) settlement with a US regulator following claims it tricked millions of customers into signing up to its Prime membership.
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NewsGovernment unveils £5bn high streets investment boost
The government has unveiled plans to invest up to £5bn for over 300 high streets across the UK, as part of its new ‘Pride in Place’ programme.
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NewsRetail sector facing potential £7.8bn cost from unhappy workers quitting
The Retail Trust is offering shop workers and delivery drivers free training, after new research showed the industry faces a £7.8bn bill to replace workers quitting their jobs.
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NewsDFS CEO Tim Stacey: “The burden of taxation-driven inflation is high”
DFS posted a healthy 10% uplift in its customer orders against a subdued market, but chief executive Tim Stacey signalled that the macro policy environment was constraining investment and growth potential.
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NewsMarks Electrical warns on profits following weak trading
Marks Electrical has issued a profit warning after weak first-half trading and rising costs weighed on its margins.
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NewsDFS posts stronger profits than expected in “weak market”
Revenue in the year ending 29 June, 2025, was up 4.4% on the same period last year, while underlying profits before tax increased by £19.7m.
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NewsNimbler H&M sees profits rise in third quarter
Sales in local currencies increased 2% in the three months to August 31, 2025 compared to 2024, despite a store closure programme.
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NewsCo-op swings to a loss as full impact of cyber-attack revealed
C-store specialist Co-op has reported falling sales and a plunge into the red, after reporting the cyber attack impacted profitability, disrupted trading and heaped on additional costs.
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NewsHolland & Barrett expands supermarket concessions with Morrisons tie-up
Holland & Barrett has announced a new concessions partnership with Morrisons, adding to the existing shop-in-shop programme it has with supermarket giant Tesco.
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NewsJohn Lewis launches in-store Christmas shops as seasonal sales take off online
Department store group John Lewis has opened the doors to its in-store Christmas shops.
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NewsAldi begins hunt for 4,500 Christmas workers
Aldi has begun its Christmas recruitment drive, hoping to take on thousands of store workers over the festive period this year.
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NewsDebenhams warns some suppliers of late payments
Debenhams Group, formerly Boohoo, has warned some of its suppliers that they may experience late payments amid mounting fears that the business is facing a cash crunch.
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NewsJohn Lewis heir chairs newly created Trust
Toy specialist The Entertainer has formed a dedicated trust as ownership is transferred by the founding Grant family to employees, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsMarks & Spencer makes transformation hire at fashion division
Marks & Spencer has appointed a former Asos director to be transformation director for fashion, home and beauty.
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NewsJD Sports posts first-half profit fall as tough US conditions take toll
JD Sports has reported what it described as a “resilient” performance in the first half of its financial year.