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FeatureShake-ups, showdowns and sabotage: the stories that defined retail in 2025
Retail Week looks back at 2025. From the cyber attacks that crippled high-street giants, to several high-profile administrations and the splitting up of one of Britainâs oldest and best-known brands, the year was another tumultuous one for the sector
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NewsTrinny London MD says US expansion is a âbig part of future strategyâ
Trinny London managing director Mark Smith has said US expansion forms a big part of the groupâs future strategy, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsMe+Em ramps up expansion plans as US sales rocket
Me+Em has appointed a new chief commercial officer to spearhead the next phase of its expansion after enjoying strong sales and profit growth.
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NewsPrimark to âsignificantlyâ raise prices in the US
Primark boss George Weston has revealed the fashion chain is âsignificantlyâ raising its prices in the US this week in response to President Donald Trumpâs tariffs.
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NewsWatches of Switzerland defies Trump tariffs with strong US trading
Watches of Switzerland has reported strong trading in the United States, despite the Trump administrationâs levelling of increased tariffs on Swiss imports.
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NewsEvri reports 30% increase in US parcel deliveries as postal firms pause shipments
Parcel delivery firm Evri says it has seen a 30% bump in parcel deliveries to the US over the past week, as postal services around the world announced they were halting deliveries, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisUS de minimis is over: UK retailers start paying up
For US shoppers looking to buy products from retailers based in the UK and elsewhere, everything gets more expensive from tomorrow (if it has not already).
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NewsJD Sports underlying sales slip as it maintains cautious outlook due to tariffs
JD Sports has said it âremains cautiousâ on its outlook as indirect impacts of tariffs, tough trading conditions and strains on consumer finances persist.
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Opinion'WHSmithâs American dream takes on nightmarish hue'
A profit warning from WHSmith after the discovery of accounting problems at its US arm came as a huge shock, but comparisons with Tesco at its lowest point may be overdone, believes Retail Weekâs George MacDonald
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Chart of the WeekUK shoppers more hesitant about AI in retail than international consumers
A survey of shoppers in five key Western markets has shown that UK consumers are the most likely to express hesitation about the rollout of AI features by retailers.
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NewsAmazon warns on profits as uncertainty over tariffs threaten ecommerce business
Amazon has warned it may fail to meet market expectations on its operating income, as concerns over how President Trumpâs tariffs will affect its ecommerce business overshadowed strong sales.
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NewsWHSmith âwell positionedâ for summer peak as sales increase across travel
Global travel retailer WHSmith said it is âwell positionedâ for its peak summer period as travel sales continue to increase.
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NewsTrumpâs worldwide tariffs blocked by US federal court
Global tariffs introduced by US president Donald Trump have been ruled unlawful and have been blocked by a US federal court.
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NewsRetailers put pressure on Reeves to bring back tax-free shopping
Several retailers and brands are urging chancellor Rachel Reeves to bring back tax-free shopping for tourists amid ongoing disruption as a result of President Trumpâs tariffs.
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Innovation of the WeekeBay launches generative AI video tool
Innovation of the Week is a series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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NewsWaitrose rules out American chicken and beef despite US trade deal
Waitrose has reaffirmed its commitment to British farming and refused to compromise its animal welfare principles, despite the recent announcement of a trade deal with the US.
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NewsWalmart to raise prices as cost of tariffs take hold
US giant Walmart has said it will have to raise prices from later this month as the high cost of tariffs takes effect.
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AnalysisTariffs, Topshop and loyalty: Why Asosâ boss is looking ahead despite the turmoil
After Asos showed the âstrongest sign yetâ of its transformation strategy paying off, Retail Week explores the opportunities and challenges ahead for the fashion retailer
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OpinionâDe minimis advantage â the elephant in the room for Shein, pre-IPO?â
UK retailers would benefit from the abolition of de minimis rules, which have given Sheinâs business model an advantage, believes fashion analyst Maureen Hinton
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NewsRetailers welcome government âde minimisâ customs review pledge
Retailers have welcomed the chancellorâs announcement that she will review the UKâs âde minimisâ customs treatment of low value imports.