All Retail Week articles in October 2026 – Page 6
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NewsB&Q launches two-hour trade delivery and takes Deliveroo partnership nationwide
B&Q has launched a two-hour delivery service for trade customers and expanded its Deliveroo partnership to more than 100 stores, as the DIY retailer steps up its push into rapid fulfilment.
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AnalysisRetailers cut energy use by 8% in three years, then war wiped out the savings
The UK’s largest retailers cut their energy use by 8% between 2022 and 2025, but the jump in prices since the Iran war began has wiped out those savings
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NewsThe Range owner CDS makes bid for Poundland
The owner of The Range, Wilko and Homebase is understood to have joined the group of suitors circling Poundland.
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NewsUK set for strongest festive season in five years, says Bain
The consulting firm expects 3.5% nominal growth in November and December, with its data suggesting seven in 10 UK consumers preferring to buy online will start their festive shopping on Amazon.
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NewsDunelm sales rise as transformation gains momentum
Dunelm has made a positive start to its transformation strategy as it delivered a strong first quarter performance.
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NewsTHG raises outlook after strong performance in nutrition arm
THG has upgraded its full-year adjusted EBITDA expectations following a stronger-than-expected performance in its nutrition arm.
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VideoWatch: Debenhams unveils star-studded Christmas ad campaign
Debenhams has teamed up with some of Britain’s most familiar faces, including singer Gabriele as well as actors Emily Atack and Mathew Horne, to launch its 2026 Christmas campaign, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsletterIntelligence Briefing: Fuel crisis wipes out retailer energy savings, sluggish September and Etsy?
Since the last fuel crisis in 2022, UK retailers have been using less energy. That is for a number of reasons, some of it efficiency upgrades and a little bit to do with lower revenue among the cohort. In any case, many were demonstrating the business case that more ...
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NewsPoundland launches seasonal recruitment drive
Poundland has kicked off its seasonal recruitment drive, with plans to recruit hundreds of colleagues to support its stores over the busy trading period.
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NewsM&S introduces Klarna at checkout
M&S has introduced flexible payments provider Klarna to its checkout options.
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NewsProCook ‘well positioned’ for peak after record first half
ProCook said it is “well positioned” for the important peak trading period after it delivered another period of record-breaking sales.
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NewsMorrisons introduces tailored offers and smart scanning to More app
Morrisons has refreshed its More loyalty scheme with new personalised offers and practical features for its members.
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NewsPoundland owner bolsters board as sale talks continue
The owner of Poundland has appointed a trio of restructuring experts to the retailer’s board ahead of a potential sale.
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GalleryIn pictures: Paul Smith unveils New York City flagship
Paul Smith has opened the doors to a Madison Avenue flagship store in New York City.
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Opinion‘After two years of increasing business costs, this Budget must break the cycle’
This Budget is an opportunity to change course on business costs, believes BRC chief executive Helen Dickinson, who met the chancellor this week to press retail’s case
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InterviewVision AI: How Morrisons is improving the checkout experience and loss recovery with Everseen
The store experience for both colleagues and customers is a mixed one. Technology, fully-trained staff, clean stores and lack of friction can help the store operate efficiently, but theft, stock loss, checkout problems, and lacklustre tech can cause major problems.
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NewsEx-Ocado director joins overseas retail giant
Ocado’s former chief commercial officer has taken up a role at Indian giant Reliance Retail.
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NewsAmerican Golf targeted by cyber criminals
Specialist retailer American Golf has become the latest retailer to come under attack from hackers.
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NewsRetail and hospitality chiefs make business rates plea
Leaders of more than 200 businesses have written to chancellor John Healey ahead of the Budget calling for fundamental reform of business rates.
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NewsSainsbury’s agrees deal to sell all Northern Ireland petrol stations
Sainsbury’s has reached an agreement to sell and transfer the operation of its eight petrol stations in Northern Ireland.