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The latest news, analysis, data and video on retail sectors including grocery, fashion, department stores, home & DIY, electricals, health & beauty, general merchandise, entertainment and sports & leisure.

Grocery

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Iceland boss proposes moving cost-of-living remit to ‘No 10 North’
2026-07-20T13:32:00+01:00
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Morrisons cuts prices on hundreds of products
2026-07-20T11:46:00+01:00
Chart of the Week
Retail theft rose as England advanced through the World Cup
2026-07-17T15:40:00+01:00
News
Marks & Spencer reveals biggest standalone food store
2026-07-16T14:05:00+01:00
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Morrisons names new managing director of convenience and wholesale
2026-07-16T16:54:00+01:00
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Aldi to recruit hundreds of entry-level store assistant roles
2026-07-16T12:11:00+01:00
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B&M share price tanks as UK sales decline sets back turnaround efforts
2026-07-15T15:20:00+01:00
Opinion
‘What might Burnham mean for the UK food system?’
2026-07-15T05:30:00+01:00
Gallery
M&S opens doors to fully transformed landmark store
2026-07-13T06:05:00+01:00
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Online sales lead the way as heatwave keeps customers off the high streets
2026-07-13T23:01:00+01:00

Fashion

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Opinion
Primark CEO on value beyond price – why customers shouldn’t have to compromise
2026-07-20T07:00:00+01:00
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Primark lowers prices on hundreds of products
2026-07-20T06:45:00+01:00
Interview
Q&A: Burberry execs on wooing Gen Z shoppers, Middle East impact and hopes for the next UK PM
2026-07-17T13:52:00+01:00
News
Burberry posts sales rise as product and price strategy pays off
2026-07-17T06:18:00+01:00
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Ted Baker says standalone stores are coming ‘very soon’
2026-07-15T15:29:00+01:00
Analysis
M&S Pantheon: Inside the London flagship setting the blueprint for future stores
2026-07-15T10:27:00+01:00
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Asos names ex-Amazon executive as global head of trading
2026-07-15T06:30:00+01:00
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Frasers Group forces way into Harvey Nichols auction
2026-07-14T14:48:00+01:00
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The Very Group enters agentic AI partnership for pricing
2026-07-14T14:10:00+01:00
Gallery
M&S opens doors to fully transformed landmark store
2026-07-13T06:05:00+01:00

Health & beauty

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Opinion
‘Healthcare could be the high street’s best medicine’
2026-07-17T05:30:00+01:00
Gallery
M&S opens doors to fully transformed landmark store
2026-07-13T06:05:00+01:00
Analysis
Hammerson: How beauty, new openings, and data are driving footfall across its destinations
2026-07-13T15:54:00+01:00
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Rituals to revamp over 1,000 European stores across one month
2026-07-13T11:14:00+01:00
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The Perfume Shop refreshes loyalty programme
2026-07-13T09:57:00+01:00
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TikTok Shop UK’s Summer Sale delivers double-digit sales
2026-07-10T09:12:00+01:00
News
Bodycare appoints chief executive as it ramps up UK store roll out
2026-07-09T14:52:00+01:00
Opinion
‘IPOs would show there’s more going on in retail than doom and gloom’
2026-07-09T13:55:00+01:00
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Bodycare confirms more new stores in high street return
2026-07-08T06:32:00+01:00
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AS Watson appoints global strategic partners for next phase of AI transformation
2026-07-07T11:49:00+01:00

Value

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Clarks expands affordable kids footwear range
2026-07-10T08:50:00+01:00
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Home Bargains opens consultation with staff over change in pay frequency
2026-07-01T23:01:00+01:00
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Former Superdry and M&S finance director to join Poundland
2026-07-01T06:19:00+01:00
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Poundstretcher restructuring plan approved by High Court
2026-06-12T10:20:00+01:00
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Modella Capital agrees deal with former Poundland owner for Dealz
2026-06-03T13:25:00+01:00
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B&M reports profits fall after ‘difficult year’
2026-06-03T06:25:00+01:00
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Dusk posts strong sales growth as shoppers seek out bargains
2026-05-26T14:06:00+01:00
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Shoe Zone cuts profit forecast following fallout from Middle East tensions
2026-05-11T06:28:00+01:00
Opinion
‘Primark will need to face down short-termists when it goes public’
2026-04-23T16:39:00+01:00
Analysis
Is Primark ready to stand on its own two feet?
2026-04-21T15:14:00+01:00

Luxury

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Interview
Q&A: Burberry execs on wooing Gen Z shoppers, Middle East impact and hopes for the next UK PM
2026-07-17T13:52:00+01:00
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International growth bolsters Frasers revenue despite weaker UK sports sales
2026-07-16T06:31:00+01:00
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Frasers Group forces way into Harvey Nichols auction
2026-07-14T14:48:00+01:00
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Watches of Switzerland shrugs off US tariffs as profits soar
2026-07-14T06:22:00+01:00
Chart of the Week
Chart: Watches of Switzerland narrows gap on fellow luxury listed retailer Burberry
2026-07-14T16:21:00+01:00
News
Rituals to revamp over 1,000 European stores across one month
2026-07-13T11:14:00+01:00
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Hugo Boss says Frasers Group’s takeover bid is ‘financially inadequate’
2026-07-09T13:33:00+01:00
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Hotel Chocolat names new head of retail in raft of internal promotions
2026-07-09T09:05:00+01:00
Gallery
Luxury furniture retailer RH moves into 18th century Mayfair mansion
2026-06-30T11:42:00+01:00
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Frasers says £1.7bn Hugo Boss offer is final
2026-06-26T06:39:00+01:00

Marketplaces

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CMA gives the green light for eBay’s Depop acquisition
2026-07-15T10:09:00+01:00
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TikTok Shop UK’s Summer Sale delivers double-digit sales
2026-07-10T09:12:00+01:00
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Amazon aims to raise $25bn through bond sale for AI push
2026-07-08T06:30:00+01:00
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The Very Group adds Estée Lauder to portfolio of premium brands
2026-07-07T10:16:00+01:00
Analysis
Prime Day 2026: How AI impacted Amazon and wider online retail
2026-06-29T14:51:00+01:00
Interview
Q&A: TikTok retail director Paul Mears on leveraging AI and preparing brands for peak
2026-06-23T13:35:00+01:00
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JD.com promotional event achieves record number of users placing orders
2026-06-19T09:29:00+01:00
Analysis
QVC UK: How the original live shopping channel is taking on social commerce
2026-06-17T09:27:00+01:00
Analysis
Can Debenhams Group get over its sales problem?
2026-06-16T15:58:00+01:00
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Amazon unveils ‘Summer of Football’ storefront
2026-06-12T10:59:00+01:00

Department stores

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Frasers Group forces way into Harvey Nichols auction
2026-07-14T14:48:00+01:00
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M&S to begin Marble Arch store redevelopment works
2026-07-14T14:24:00+01:00
Analysis
Could Harvey Nichols acquisition finally help Next crack the luxury market?
2026-07-08T14:29:00+01:00
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John Lewis puts 200 jobs at risk with bureau de change closures
2026-07-07T11:00:00+01:00
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Next plots offer for Harvey Nichols
2026-07-06T06:16:00+01:00
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Harvey Nichols owner looks for rapid sale - reports
2026-07-02T06:01:00+01:00
Interview
Q&A: John Lewis Money boss on how financial services reinforces the retail proposition
2026-07-02T06:42:00+01:00
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Former Tesco Bank boss joins John Lewis Money
2026-07-01T05:30:00+01:00
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Selfridges launches first FIFA licensed fashion collection
2026-06-30T07:00:00+01:00
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John Lewis strengthens retail media offer with new platform partnership
2026-06-29T10:28:00+01:00
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For sale sign raised at Harvey Nichols
2026-06-26T15:48:00+01:00
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Harrods promotes from within for new chief operating officer
2026-06-23T16:19:00+01:00
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John Lewis to recruit 1,000 care-experienced young people by 2030
2026-06-19T09:25:00+01:00
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French department store pulls Shein concessions
2026-06-17T10:24:00+01:00
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John Lewis reveals latest phase of store investment
2026-06-17T08:52:00+01:00
Gallery
In pictures: New stores, ranges and signings as retail celebrates World Cup kick-off
2026-06-07T23:01:00+01:00
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Selfridges jobs at risk in head office restructure
2026-05-28T14:17:00+01:00
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M&S grows second-half profits despite cyber chaos
2026-05-20T06:52:00+01:00
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John Lewis unveils new own-brand café and restaurant concept
2026-05-14T11:23:00+01:00
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Harvey Nichols launches new wellness destination at Knightsbridge flagship
2026-05-08T11:38:00+01:00

Sports & Leisure

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Growth Index: the fast-growing retailers to have on your radar
2026-07-07T14:13:00+01:00
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Gymshark founder in talks to buy back stake sold to private equity firm
2026-07-03T13:23:00+01:00
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Frasers sells Malaysian Sports Direct business for over £100m
2026-07-01T10:24:00+01:00
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Decathlon narrows losses as price investments push up sales
2026-06-26T10:15:00+01:00
Analysis
Halfords boss Henry Birch on executional focus, the consumer mood and political change
2026-06-25T14:12:00+01:00
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Hoka opens first-ever UK pop-up outlet store
2026-06-22T11:20:00+01:00
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Castore acquires 160-year-old shoemaker
2026-06-19T10:32:00+01:00
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Asos strikes partnership with Deliveroo for limited-edition football shirts
2026-06-17T09:55:00+01:00
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Frasers Group launches takeover bid for Australian retail group
2026-06-15T06:37:00+01:00
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Sports Direct partners with Zapp for World Cup 2026 merch ahead of the tournament
2026-06-10T15:18:00+01:00
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Lululemon trims outlook after weak US performance
2026-06-05T10:23:00+01:00
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Footasylum enters partnership with Trapstar
2026-06-04T06:01:00+01:00
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Ray Kelvin-backed Sealskinz names new chief executive
2026-06-01T14:36:00+01:00
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Sports Direct opens first Finland flagship in Nordics debut
2026-06-01T06:36:00+01:00
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Very Group losses deepen as sales remain flat
2026-05-22T10:48:00+01:00
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Lululemon accelerates European expansion
2026-05-22T15:13:00+01:00
Analysis
Retail media: The advertising opportunities the World Cup can bring
2026-05-19T14:04:00+01:00
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Oner Active to make retail debut in New York City
2026-05-11T10:54:00+01:00
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Mike Ashley admits orchestrating filming that ousted JD Sports’ Peter Cowgill
2026-05-11T06:10:00+01:00
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JD Sports delivers ‘resilient’ performance as profits slide
2026-05-07T06:49:00+01:00

Entertainment

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AO sees double-digit increase in TV sales thanks to World Cup
2026-07-08T09:07:00+01:00
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Games Workshop confirms record core revenues
2026-05-22T06:20:00+01:00
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The Works expects profits to beat expectations following ‘outperformance’
2026-05-21T06:29:00+01:00
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HMV ‘looking at further territories’ in both the UK and Europe for new stores
2026-02-24T12:46:00+00:00
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TikTok Shop reports ‘best-performing’ Christmas trading yet
2026-01-12T11:55:00+00:00
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The O2 sees ‘another record-breaking year’ of sales and footfall
2026-01-05T15:03:00+00:00
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Consumer card spending falls due to weak confidence in economy
2025-12-30T00:01:00+00:00
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HMV to open first store in Amsterdam
2025-12-22T11:46:00+00:00
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Waterstones’ owner prepares for potential IPO next year
2025-12-18T17:00:00+00:00
Gallery
Primark store heads into the Upside Down with Stranger Things collaboration
2025-12-11T07:00:00+00:00

Electricals

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TikTok Shop UK’s Summer Sale delivers double-digit sales
2026-07-10T09:12:00+01:00
Chart of the Week
The PS5 Pro is the most expensive major console since the 1990s. Why does that matter to retailers?
2026-07-09T08:49:00+01:00
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AO sees double-digit increase in TV sales thanks to World Cup
2026-07-08T09:07:00+01:00
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Marks Electrical finance boss steps down
2026-07-03T06:39:00+01:00
Analysis
The talking points from Baldock’s last set of results as Currys boss
2026-07-02T14:33:00+01:00
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Currys profits up 18% in Baldock’s last results as CEO
2026-07-02T06:40:00+01:00
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Apple hikes MacBook and iPad prices by 20%
2026-06-26T07:03:00+01:00
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Marks Electrical improves losses but revenue slips
2026-06-19T06:30:00+01:00
Opinion
‘With every World Cup goal, retail scores too’
2026-06-19T05:30:00+01:00
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Marks Electrical fined and ordered to refund customers wrongly charged
2026-06-18T13:50:00+01:00

Home & DIY

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Hobbycraft’s Graeme Campbell discusses rebuilding after restructuring
2026-07-17T05:30:00+01:00
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Dunelm revenues increase despite impact of heatwave
2026-07-16T06:55:00+01:00
Gallery
M&S opens doors to fully transformed landmark store
2026-07-13T06:05:00+01:00
News
Hotel Chocolat names new head of retail in raft of internal promotions
2026-07-09T09:05:00+01:00
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Dusk taps banks as it prepares for £300m London listing
2026-07-06T06:25:00+01:00
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Screwfix offers tradespeople price promise guarantee
2026-07-02T16:00:00+01:00
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Topps Tiles issues profit warning as heatwave forces work stoppages
2026-07-01T06:26:00+01:00
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Sofa.com appoints new MD from M&S
2026-07-01T11:44:00+01:00
Gallery
Luxury furniture retailer RH moves into 18th century Mayfair mansion
2026-06-30T11:42:00+01:00
News
ProCook posts record results thanks to new stores and social push
2026-06-24T06:35:00+01:00

General merchandise

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The Very Group enters agentic AI partnership for pricing
2026-07-14T14:10:00+01:00
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TGJones restructuring plan waved through by court
2026-07-01T10:25:00+01:00
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TGJones on brink of collapse as judge delays ruling
2026-06-30T06:55:00+01:00
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Court decision imminent on TGJones restructuring
2026-06-29T06:17:00+01:00
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TGJones squeezes suppliers in last-ditch rescue attempt
2026-06-22T06:40:00+01:00
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JD.com promotional event achieves record number of users placing orders
2026-06-19T09:29:00+01:00
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Waterstones owner shows interest in takeover of The Very Group
2026-06-11T14:36:00+01:00
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Joybuy promises deals bonanza as it launches ‘summer Black Friday’
2026-06-11T05:30:00+01:00
Analysis
What the City makes of WHSmith’s capital raise
2026-06-10T14:28:00+01:00
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WHSmith launches capital raise as global turmoil takes toll
2026-06-10T06:30:00+01:00

Specialist retailers

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DFS upgrades profit guidance despite challenging market conditions
2026-07-16T09:17:00+01:00
Interview
Majestic boss on the future of the specialist retailer and her history at Sainsbury’s
2026-07-09T06:00:00+01:00
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Waterstones upgrades Staffordshire warehouse
2026-07-09T14:43:00+01:00
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Jollyes plans to more than double store estate as revenues soar
2026-07-09T06:00:00+01:00
Analysis
Halfords boss Henry Birch on executional focus, the consumer mood and political change
2026-06-25T14:12:00+01:00
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ProCook sees London and the north as ‘target areas’ for store openings
2026-06-24T13:57:00+01:00
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Hobbycraft pays out to creditors as it makes early exit from CVA
2026-06-09T12:02:00+01:00
Interview
Q&A: The UK’s biggest bridal retailer on fast-growth, cracking Europe, and price transparency
2026-06-03T14:39:00+01:00
Interview
Q&A: Janie and Jack president on turning motherhood into a lifestyle category
2026-06-01T23:01:00+01:00
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Janie and Jack eyes up to six London stores in UK expansion drive
2026-05-29T11:41:00+01:00

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