All Retail Week articles in November 2026
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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VideoArgos showcases new ‘A Christmas Carol’ inspired ad with brand mascots
Argos has released its 2026 Christmas advert, taking inspiration from Charles Dickens’s iconic “A Christmas Carol”.
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NewsUK consumers have become selective with purchases driven by cost of living
The cost-of-living crisis has caused customers to become more intentional and selective when shopping, according to Clearpay data shared exclusively with Retail Week.
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NewsThe Range and Wilko owner reports record revenue following Homebase acquisition
CDS Superstores, owner of The Range, Wilko, and Homebase, has reported record revenue following the acquisition of Homebase, Retail Week can reveal.
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Retail VoiceThree things to consider when choosing ecommerce packaging
As UK ecommerce continues to expand, transport packaging is taking on a much bigger role than simply protecting products in transit, Smurfit Westrock’s Paul Chillery explains
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NewsGovernment ‘keeping options open’ over potential Poundland collapse
The business secretary has signalled the government is ready to take action against Poundland’s US owner if they feel the retailer is wrongly forced to shutter.
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NewsTGJones owner Modella circles fashion brand Joseph
Modella Capital, the owner of TG Jones and Flying Tiger Copenhagen, is reportedly eyeing up a bid for British luxury fashion brand Joseph.
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VideoBFG returns for third time in Sainsbury’s Christmas ad
Sainsbury’s colleague Annie and a co-worker brave the dangers of Giant Country to get a Christmas feast to an under-the-weather BFG.
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NewsArgos ‘energised’ as earnings rise ahead of sale
General merchandise giant Argos has improved full-year earnings ahead of its sale by Sainsbury’s, Retail Week can reveal.
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Newsletter
Tech & Digital Briefing: What’s in the autumn Budget?; Couriers in crisis; and more
This time of year is always a busy one in retail, but boy the past week has felt especially busy. We started the week off with news around trade union powers increasing, then a chunk of Oxford Street became officially pedestrianised, the Budget was announced, and Poundland has filed notice ...
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NewsMarks & Spencer unveils ‘largest foodhall outside of the UK’ with UAE expansion
Marks & Spencer has unveiled plans for a major expansion into the United Arab Emirates, with plans to open five stores in the country over the next 12 months.
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NewsSports Direct makes African debut with two new stores in Kenya
Through a strategic partnership with Hudson Group, Sports Direct has opened two stores in Kenya’s capital Nairobi at the Sarit Centre and Galleria Mall.
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NewsLefties opens second store in Lakeside shopping centre
Lefties has opened a new store at Lakeside Shopping Centre in Essex, marking its second location in the UK as the Inditex-owned retailer continues to strengthen its international presence.
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NewsPoundland founder rules himself out of 11th-hour bid to save retailer
Poundland founder Steve Smith told Retail Week the retailer’s filing last week of a notice to appoint administrators would present “a problem” for any 11th-hour bidders looking to save the stricken brand.
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VideoVery’s flamingo family returns for AI-assisted Christmas ad
Very’s animated flamingo characters have returned in a CGI and AI-assisted animation for the online retailer’s Christmas and Black Friday campaign.
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AnalysisPartnership update: Primark strikes up AI supply chain partnership; M&S and Klarna join forces; and more
Welcome to the Solutions Spotlight partnership update: Retail Week’s round-up of the latest innovative technology and supply chain tie-ups in retail.
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VideoJohn Lewis lifts curtain on ‘extra special’ Christmas ad
Department store John Lewis has unveiled its new Christmas advert, marking the 20th year of high-profile seasonal campaigns
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NewsPrimark profits fall as it invests in price
Value clothing giant Primark has reported a decline in full-year profits.
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NewsZalando quarterly earnings rise as B2B division performs strongly
Online fashion retailer and platform Zalando has reported increased profits in its third quarter.
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DataChart: One in 10 UK adults set to have tried GLP-1s by 2030
The forecast from Bain also suggests nearly a third of the US population will have experimented with the weight-loss drugs by the end of the decade
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NewsAsda names former Morrisons boss David Potts as chief executive
Asda has appointed former Morrisons and Tesco director David Potts as chief executive.