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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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Morrisons to introduce ‘flashing labels’ to help customers find products
2026-09-17T06:45:00+01:00
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Gousto CEO to step down in 2027
2026-09-16T23:01:00+01:00
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Waitrose extends own-brand price-cut drive with £20m investment
2026-09-16T13:24:00+01:00
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Morrisons posts ‘market-beating performance’ in latest quarter
2026-09-16T12:04:00+01:00
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Greggs opens first supermarket ‘Bitesize Greggs’ with Tesco
2026-09-15T14:44:00+01:00
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Competition watchdog flags potential issues with proposed Co-op merger
2026-09-15T14:34:00+01:00
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Back-to-school spending falls as cost-conscious parents look for value
2026-09-15T07:00:00+01:00
Newsletter
Grocery Briefing: Waitrose keeping John Lewis afloat; Asda back in growth as back-to-school falls flat
2026-09-15T11:41:00+01:00
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Asda creates hundreds of special needs and disability work experience placements
2026-09-14T10:14:00+01:00
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M&S launches on Too Good To Go with bakery products
2026-09-14T14:54:00+01:00

Fashion

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Sales of sports items, aircon and fans gave UK retail a boost in August
2026-09-18T15:32:00+01:00
Gallery
In pictures: Liberty expands jewellery offer with new fashion gallery
2026-09-18T15:02:00+01:00
News
Debenhams eyes up Boohoo and PrettyLittleThing concessions
2026-09-18T06:40:00+01:00
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McDonald returns as Debenhams chair, Morris steps down
2026-09-18T06:53:00+01:00
Analysis
Next’s Lord Wolfson on economic prospects, AI adoption, healthy high streets…and menswear opportunity
2026-09-17T14:29:00+01:00
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Costs and supply chain disruption drive rise in UK retail sourcing from high-risk labour countries
2026-09-17T15:32:00+01:00
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Next ups profit guidance again
2026-09-17T06:39:00+01:00
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Mango rolls out Style Club loyalty programme to UK
2026-09-16T13:52:00+01:00
Chart of the Week
High-income households are the most likely to shop secondhand
2026-09-15T04:00:00+01:00
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Debenham finalises sale of Nasty Gal to US buyer
2026-09-15T15:03:00+01:00

Health & beauty

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Revolution Beauty expecting to return to positive EBITDA in first half of year
2026-09-17T07:16:00+01:00
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The Beauty Tech Group posts 44.3% revenue growth in first half
2026-09-17T07:07:00+01:00
Interview
Q&A: Holland & Barrett sustainability and impact director on progress, areas of improvement, and future ambitions
2026-09-16T06:00:00+01:00
News
John Lewis launches hologram activation with Dyson’s £420 toothbrush
2026-09-11T13:31:00+01:00
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THG boss hails ‘strong first half’ as profits and revenues come in ahead of guidance
2026-09-10T06:32:00+01:00
News
Ocado Retail announces expansion of sustainably focused ‘Future of Food Edit’ range
2026-09-09T14:20:00+01:00
Analysis
Preparing for peak: Inside Boots’ Burton warehouse in the run-up to Christmas
2026-09-08T15:17:00+01:00
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Boots unveils new brand platform and campaign
2026-09-08T23:01:00+01:00
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Primark launches K-Beauty Mini Marts in Pureseoul tie up
2026-09-04T14:11:00+01:00
Gallery
Store gallery: Korean beauty player Moida opens at Trinity Leeds
2026-09-04T08:56:00+01:00

Value

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Matalan appoints former M&S exec Richard Price as new adviser
2026-09-15T14:39:00+01:00
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Back-to-school spending falls as cost-conscious parents look for value
2026-09-15T07:00:00+01:00
Analysis
What is Primark’s home delivery u-turn really about?
2026-09-14T15:53:00+01:00
News
Matalan marks transformation progress with new brand campaign
2026-09-14T07:00:00+01:00
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Poundstretcher owner Fortress mulls Poundland takeover
2026-09-11T16:25:00+01:00
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Marks & Spencer invests millions in lowering organic food prices
2026-09-07T12:51:00+01:00
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TGJones owner Modella ‘sounded out’ about Poundland deal
2026-08-25T14:14:00+01:00
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Poundland overstated sales by £60m before it was sold for £1
2026-08-24T06:08:00+01:00
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Discount grocer Huddled enters joint venture with TikTok agency for live shopping
2026-08-24T06:33:00+01:00
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Poundland owner weighs up sale a year after takeover
2026-08-18T11:38:00+01:00

Luxury

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Gallery
In pictures: Liberty expands jewellery offer with new fashion gallery
2026-09-18T15:02:00+01:00
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Dr Martens hires ex-Burberry exec as customer chief
2026-09-11T06:46:00+01:00
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Harvey Nichols sale set to cost suppliers hundreds of millions
2026-09-03T13:37:00+01:00
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Watches of Switzerland hails ‘encouraging trading momentum’
2026-09-03T06:26:00+01:00
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Hugo Boss ends share buyback as Frasers targets majority control
2026-09-03T06:19:00+01:00
News
Amazon brings back second chance event, with luxury handbags this time
2026-08-27T00:01:00+01:00
Opinion
‘The Harvey Nichols brand still carries value and affection’
2026-08-24T05:30:00+01:00
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Frasers to pay off former Harvey Nichols owner’s debt to stylists
2026-08-20T15:50:00+01:00
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Radley website and remaining stores to close this month
2026-08-19T09:58:00+01:00
Chart of the Week
British brands’ search for pop-up space abroad grows, Paris leads three to one
2026-08-19T15:57:00+01:00

Marketplaces

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McDonald returns as Debenhams chair, Morris steps down
2026-09-18T06:53:00+01:00
Chart of the Week
High-income households are the most likely to shop secondhand
2026-09-15T04:00:00+01:00
News
Debenham finalises sale of Nasty Gal to US buyer
2026-09-15T15:03:00+01:00
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Very Group owner scraps sale process after bidders fail to meet asking price
2026-09-03T13:27:00+01:00
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Joybuy gives shoppers loyalty points for scanning supermarket receipts
2026-08-27T16:09:00+01:00
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Amazon brings back second chance event, with luxury handbags this time
2026-08-27T00:01:00+01:00
Opinion
Explainer: Shein vs Temu – what court judgment means for online platforms
2026-08-19T05:30:00+01:00
News
Ikea to launch pre-loved peer-to-peer marketplace in the UK
2026-08-18T14:07:00+01:00
Analysis
Why eBay is setting its sights on live shopping as a growth lever
2026-08-13T14:38:00+01:00
Opinion
‘The ‘laminated book of dreams’ may be long gone, but Argos retains a place in shoppers’ hearts’
2026-08-06T15:00:00+01:00

Department stores

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Sales of sports items, aircon and fans gave UK retail a boost in August
2026-09-18T15:32:00+01:00
Gallery
In pictures: Liberty expands jewellery offer with new fashion gallery
2026-09-18T15:02:00+01:00
Gallery
In pictures: Selfridges ‘reimagines everyday retail fixtures’ in Christmas store
2026-09-18T05:30:00+01:00
News
John Lewis launches hologram activation with Dyson’s £420 toothbrush
2026-09-11T13:31:00+01:00
Analysis
John Lewis Partnership interims: what you need to know as make-or-break H2 looms
2026-09-10T15:10:00+01:00
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John Lewis Partnership losses more than double as it steps up investment
2026-09-10T06:28:00+01:00
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John Lewis Partnership aims to generate nearly £300m from loyalty schemes and retail media
2026-09-07T06:34:00+01:00
Opinion
'Au revoir to John Lewis boss Peter Ruis'
2026-09-04T09:33:00+01:00
Analysis
How John Lewis is planning to position itself at the forefront of AI-powered retail experiences
2026-09-03T15:19:00+01:00
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Harvey Nichols sale set to cost suppliers hundreds of millions
2026-09-03T13:37:00+01:00
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John Lewis opens online Christmas shop as early festive planning surges
2026-08-28T06:30:00+01:00
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Mike Ashley says Burnham's 'populist policies' will not help high street
2026-08-27T15:45:00+01:00
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Liberty to open expanded jewellery department in September
2026-08-27T06:00:00+01:00
Gallery
First look: John Lewis unveils new restaurant concept Platter
2026-08-25T16:00:00+01:00
Opinion
‘The Harvey Nichols brand still carries value and affection’
2026-08-24T05:30:00+01:00
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Frasers to pay off former Harvey Nichols owner’s debt to stylists
2026-08-20T15:50:00+01:00
Opinion
‘It’s time for retailers to focus on their £300bn services blind spot’
2026-08-20T05:30:00+01:00
News
Frasers raises stake in Hugo Boss to 47%
2026-08-18T06:48:00+01:00
Analysis
Can Harvey Nichols prove its worth to Frasers?
2026-08-14T10:27:00+01:00
Opinion
‘Department stores’ quest for grail of success continues’
2026-08-14T13:15:00+01:00

Sports & Leisure

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Sales of sports items, aircon and fans gave UK retail a boost in August
2026-09-18T15:32:00+01:00
Interview
Harry Hall: the 1891 cavalry tailor turned fast-growing specialist retailer
2026-09-17T11:16:00+01:00
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New Balance sues Decathlon over shoe logo
2026-09-17T06:03:00+01:00
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JD Sports strengthens leadership team with new US boss and group CMO
2026-09-15T14:31:00+01:00
Interview
Mountain Warehouse boss Mark Neale’s role may be changing, but his mindset won’t be
2026-09-10T06:00:00+01:00
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THG boss hails ‘strong first half’ as profits and revenues come in ahead of guidance
2026-09-10T06:32:00+01:00
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PrettyLittleThing founder to launch activewear brand
2026-09-08T06:00:00+01:00
Interview
Under Armour’s run product expert on how run clubs are shifting expectations
2026-09-07T23:01:00+01:00
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Decathlon slashes prices on ‘back to sport’ club essentials
2026-09-07T11:55:00+01:00
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Castore eyes up potential sale
2026-09-07T06:31:00+01:00
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Frasers Group says Sports Direct advert ban is ‘fundamentally wrong’
2026-09-02T06:32:00+01:00
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Oner Active appoints first ever chief financial officer
2026-08-28T06:27:00+01:00
Analysis
Where to next for JD Sports as it loses its footing at home and abroad?
2026-08-20T14:50:00+01:00
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Skims to open second standalone UK store in Westfield London
2026-08-20T14:56:00+01:00
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JD Sports trims profit outlook as sales slump across key markets
2026-08-20T06:28:00+01:00
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Superdry & Co signs co-branding agreement with Kappa
2026-08-19T13:35:00+01:00
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Angling Direct posts strong sales increase during store expansion push
2026-08-19T06:36:00+01:00
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Fanatics strikes exclusive partnership with DP World Tour and Ryder Cup
2026-08-18T07:00:00+01:00
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Mountain Warehouse founder steps down as CEO
2026-08-10T06:25:00+01:00
Interview
Q&A: Snap head of retail on new innovations and how Gen Z likes to shop
2026-08-10T06:00:00+01:00

Entertainment

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Prime minister urged to bring business rates relief to bookshops
2026-08-17T06:31:00+01:00
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Games Workshop reports ‘record year’ as sales and profits rise
2026-07-28T06:34:00+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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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

Electricals

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Sales of sports items, aircon and fans gave UK retail a boost in August
2026-09-18T15:32:00+01:00
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John Lewis launches hologram activation with Dyson’s £420 toothbrush
2026-09-11T13:31:00+01:00
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Currys enjoys ‘strong start to the year’ with market share gains across UK and Nordics
2026-09-10T06:40:00+01:00
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Sainsbury’s poaches new chief people officer from Currys
2026-09-02T12:58:00+01:00
Analysis
What lessons can retail learn from 2026’s heatwave summer?
2026-08-24T14:58:00+01:00
Opinion
‘It’s time for retailers to focus on their £300bn services blind spot’
2026-08-20T05:30:00+01:00
News
AO.com launches own mobile network
2026-08-12T10:02:00+01:00
Analysis
The World Cup saw the TV market return to growth: How else did it help retail?
2026-07-24T13:11:00+01:00
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M&S, Next, Debenhams and Boots join new YouTube shopping programme
2026-07-22T23:01:00+01:00
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TikTok Shop UK’s Summer Sale delivers double-digit sales
2026-07-10T09:12:00+01:00

Home & DIY

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Former Liberty managing director named as Heal’s CEO
2026-09-17T15:43:00+01:00
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Wickes sales and profits rise as trade business achieves record sign ups
2026-09-15T06:31:00+01:00
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Wickes CEO: ‘There’s a ‘wall of cash’ sitting in UK savings accounts’
2026-09-15T13:35:00+01:00
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Dusk halts £300m IPO plans
2026-09-14T14:44:00+01:00
Analysis
Dunelm boss kicks off new strategy with job cuts and range rationalisation
2026-09-08T14:45:00+01:00
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Dunelm posts sales rise and embarks on 'bigger, better, bolder' strategy
2026-09-08T06:40:00+01:00
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Dobbies back in the black as growth strategy kicks in
2026-09-07T06:59:00+01:00
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Ikea unveils price-cutting offensive to ‘stand with customers’
2026-09-01T10:46:00+01:00
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Asda’s George brand switches marketing message
2026-08-25T14:55:00+01:00
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The Range to launch conversational AI agent on ecommerce website
2026-08-23T23:01:00+01:00

General merchandise

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Poundstretcher owner Fortress mulls Poundland takeover
2026-09-11T16:25:00+01:00
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The Works accused of swaying shareholder vote in fallout
2026-09-08T13:29:00+01:00
Retail Voice
Retailer insurance – expert cover for shops, stock and premises across the UK
2026-09-08T06:00:00+01:00Paid for by NFU Mutual
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Dobbies back in the black as growth strategy kicks in
2026-09-07T06:59:00+01:00
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The Entertainer relaunches ‘sleeping giant’ Meccano brand
2026-09-03T05:30:00+01:00
News
Swift conclusion sought to Poundland sale process
2026-09-02T10:46:00+01:00
Gallery
B&M opens doors to ‘store of the future’
2026-08-28T14:25:00+01:00
News
Temu owner blames domestic competition and international regulation for fall in profits
2026-08-26T14:46:00+01:00
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TGJones owner Modella ‘sounded out’ about Poundland deal
2026-08-25T14:14:00+01:00
Analysis
What lessons can retail learn from 2026’s heatwave summer?
2026-08-24T14:58:00+01:00

Specialist retailers

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Hotel Chocolat launches on demand delivery partnership with Deliveroo
2026-09-09T13:09:00+01:00
Interview
The Entertainer’s Andrew Murphy on Meccano relaunch, new stores and Christmas
2026-09-04T05:30:00+01:00
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The Entertainer relaunches ‘sleeping giant’ Meccano brand
2026-09-03T05:30:00+01:00
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Ex-John Lewis marketing boss joins The Entertainer
2026-09-01T11:08:00+01:00
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The Entertainer launches loyalty programme
2026-08-27T12:01:00+01:00
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Angling Direct posts strong sales increase during store expansion push
2026-08-19T06:36:00+01:00
Data
Government likely undercounting number of vape shops. That’s a problem
2026-08-18T01:00:00+01:00
News
Prime minister urged to bring business rates relief to bookshops
2026-08-17T06:31:00+01:00
Gallery
Store gallery: Smythson of Bond Street returns to Heathrow Terminal 5
2026-08-12T15:05:00+01:00
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Pets at Home head of AI transformation departs
2026-08-05T10:25:00+01:00

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