All Retail Week articles in October 2026 – Page 2
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NewsLidl wins millions of shoppers from rivals as profits rise
Lidl has won millions of additional shoppers from its rivals over the last year, boosting sales and profits.
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NewsDeliveroo to launch robot deliveries in London with Coco Robotics
Deliveroo has partnered with a robotics company for autonomous deliveries in London but insists the push will not replace gig-economy riders.
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NewsSainsburys and Argos kick off Christmas recruitment
Sainsbury’s and Argos have launched their annual Christmas recruitment drive, with thousands of roles available.
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AnalysisWhy Tesco could be targeting a Majestic Wine takeover
Tesco is thought to be among those considering the acquisition of Majestic. From wholesale opportunity to retail benefits and customer data potential, there is a raft of reasons why a deal might stack up.
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NewsWeird Fish posts record results
Weird Fish has posted record results as revenue tops £50m and profits climb.
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NewsSainsbury’s and Morrisons held merger talks
Sainsbury’s held talks with Morrisons over a potential sale earlier this year.
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AnalysisWhy Frasers is betting big on luxury – and what it means for brands
Frasers Group is ushering in a new era, bringing together its luxury fashion assets under one umbrella to “represent the next phase of the group’s luxury strategy”.
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NewsFrasers Group unveils Harvey Nichols store plans
Frasers Group has confirmed the future of Harvey Nichols’ five stores across the UK.
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NewsTesco poaches Kingfisher’s CTO as Guus Dekkers retires
Tesco has named Kingfisher’s Chris Blatchford as its new chief technology officer as Guus Dekkers retires from the business.
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Analysis20 retailers and industry experts reveal how AI is revolutionising the sector
With so many applications of AI now available, leaders from Kingfisher Group, Puma, Fabletics, Our Co-op, Bensons for Beds, CDS Superstores, and more share how AI is driving real returns on investment, how they’re adapting their businesses, and advice to act on the AI opportunity
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NewsJoybuy launches promos blitz in direct competition with Amazon
Online retailer Joybuy has unveiled a Flash Deals promotion in a direct challenge to Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days.
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NewsDr Martens makes top finance team appointment
Footwear retailer Dr Martens has appointed a new global commercial finance director
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Newsletter
Grocery Briefing: Could supermarket mega-mergers be back?; Tesco’s Majestic Wine ambitions; and more
Could the tectonic plates of grocery retail be shifting? For some time now there has been industry speculation that M&A could be on the cards, upending conventional wisdom that regulation made it all but impossible. However, the real possibility of food retail deals became evident this week when it ...
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NewsVery launches ‘AI-powered personalisation’ to enhance customer experience
Online retailer Very has introduced ”AI-powered, real-time personalisation” as it seeks to upgrade shoppers’ experience.
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NewsAsos customer information may have been accessed in cyber attack
Asos has been hacked by cyber criminals apparently seeking to extort money from the online fashion retailer and some customer information may have been accessed.
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NewsFrasers Group builds stake in Under Armour
Frasers Group has amassed a stake in US-based sports apparel and equipment giant Under Armour.
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AnalysisIkea bosses set out plans for ‘seamless’ secondhand marketplace
Buying second hand has become a viable option for more and more consumers over the past few years, helped by the popularity of platforms such as eBay, Vinted, and Back Market.
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NewsIkea launches secondhand marketplace in UK and Ireland
Ikea is rolling out its second hand marketplace to the UK and Ireland following its debut in Spain and Norway two years ago.
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DataRanking: Tesco is the most valuable retail brand in the UK
The latest Kantar Brandz ranking values the country’s top grocer at $10.1bn (£7.6bn), making it the most valuable retail brand in the UK and eighth most valuable brand overall.
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NewsMorrisons and Just Eat expand autonomous robot delivery trial
Morrisons and Just Eat have expanded their use of autonomous delivery robot trials with Starship Technologies to reach Cambridgeshire.