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NewsBlack Friday started early as inflation eased across retail categories
Retailers went earlier on promotional activity than in previous years in a bid to lure shoppers into spending.
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NewsMarks & Spencer turns to New Look to appoint stores innovation chief
Marks & Spencer has hired a stores innovation and implementation who joined today, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsTrinny London MD says US expansion is a ‘big part of future strategy’
Trinny London managing director Mark Smith has said US expansion forms a big part of the group’s future strategy, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsTopps Tiles hires new chief financial officer
Topps Tiles has announced Caroline Browne will join the business as its new CFO.
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NewsBlack Friday: Shoppers shun high streets amid fears for 2026 growth
Shoppers stayed away from high streets during Black Friday, raising concerns that weak consumer spending could hinder economic growth.
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NewsModella eyes up Wynsors footwear chain for growing stable of retailers
Modella Capital is in discussions to buy up privately-owned retail chain Wynsors World of Shoes.
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NewsAsda vows to ‘double down’ on strategy as like-for-likes slide
Asda has vowed to double down on its ‘Formula for Growth’ strategy, even as its total revenues and like-for-like sales dropped in the third quarter.
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NewsUK public’s economic gloom continues post-Budget
Over half of Britons think the financial situation of their household will get worse over the next 12 months, according to a new YouGov poll, with 48% saying that the Budget was “unfair”
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NewsBRC welcomes Labour dropping day-one protection from unfair dismissal
The government will not be moving ahead with plans to offer workers protection from the first day of a role, with the right now set to come into force after six months
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NewsDeliveroo becomes first delivery platform to offer Nectar points
Deliveroo has become the first delivery platform to roll out Nectar, one of the UK’s largest loyalty card programmes.
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NewsTopshop to take part in world’s first AI-driven catwalk
Topshop is set to take part in the world’s first AI-driven shoppable catwalk next year in an event that promises to set “a new global benchmark for fashion experiences”.
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NewsRevolution Beauty blames profit warning on previous management
Revolution Beauty has blamed its latest profit warning on previous management and said it has been “encouraged” by the progress made since its founders returned to the business.
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NewsHalfords delivers profits and sales growth as cycling business leads the way
Halfords has announced growth in both profits and sales, driven in particular by a strong performance from its cycling business.
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NewsDebenhams proposes new executive pay policy as balance sheet strengthens
Debenhams Group has proposed a new ‘Group Turnaround Scheme’ remuneration policy for senior executives, as losses at the fashion retailer improved.
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NewsRetail Trust lights up Flannels Oxford Street to tackle shopworker abuse
Flannels is lighting up its Oxford Street flagship with a thousand smiles this Black Friday as part of the Retail Trust’s Let’s Respect Retail campaign.
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NewsNext closes in on Primark with surge in shopper purchase intent
The leading fashion retailer had the biggest increase in consumer purchase intent of any major brand in the retail sector over the past month, according to data from Kantar BrandDynamics
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NewsTikTok Shop to see ‘record-breaking’ Black Friday sales as more retailers join platform
TikTok Shop is expected to see a record-breaking Black Friday as retailers such as Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s and Clarks joined the platform in time for peak, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsGovernment confirms business rates surtax on larger commercial properties
The chancellor has confirmed the government will push ahead with introducing a surcharge on retail property rates above £500,000.
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NewsPets at Home unveils turnaround plan as retail sales continue to fall
Pets at Home boss Ian Burke has unveiled a turnaround plan for its flagging retail business that aims to cut prices and improve its product offering.
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NewsMatalan looks externally for new people and talent hire
Matalan has hired Beccy Davis as its new people and talent director, poaching her from an IT services firm.