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OpinionâThere are powerful signs that the social media tidal wave is ebbingâ
Retailers have poured resources and expertise into social media strategies but as the mood increasingly turns against such networks, what will happen if that route to customers closes, asks Charlotte Hardie
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NewsM&S faces legal row over Brain Food snacks
Marks & Spencer is facing a fresh legal dispute over one of its âBrain Foodâ snacks.
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NewsOxford Street regeneration plans pick up pace as Khan convenes improvement team
Plans to revitalise Londonâs Oxford Street to make it a world-leading urban space for shopping, leisure and outdoor events have moved ahead as City mayor Sir Sadiq Khan convened the team leading the new Oxford Street Development Corporation Board.
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NewsInflation likely to remain âstickyâ in 2026, BRC warns
The impact of policy costs and regulation on retailers is expected to result in âstickyâ inflation this year, trade body the British Retail Consortium has cautioned.
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NewsFewer businesses expect sales rise in 2026 as confidence drops
Business confidence has deteriorated within SMEs, with companies reducing investment in response to tax increases and rising labour costs, a leading survey has found.
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OpinionâOur hard-earned taxes are being misallocated on an epic scaleâ
Tech platform and ticket seller Trainlineâs share price performance raises questions about the impact of the government on business, argues Matt Truman
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NewsCurrys grows revenue and profit despite higher UK costs
Currysâ earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) dropped slightly in the UK, attributed to higher employment costs, but was offset by strong performance in its Nordics business.
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OpinionExplainer: What revaluation means for retailersâ business rates bills
The rateable values announced in last monthâs Budget represent the biggest shift in support for 30 years. They reveal structural tensions, but big retailers should benefit, observes tax specialist Ryanâs Alex Probyn
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NewsMorrisons faces ÂŁ17m tax bill on rotisserie chickens
Morrisons is facing a ÂŁ17m tax liability following an unsuccessful High Court challenge regarding the classification of its rotisserie chickens.
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NewsRetailers need to âstep upâ to tackle shoplifting, says Met chief
Metropolitan Police commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has said retail stores must increase efforts in response to the unprecedented rise in shoplifting incidents.
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NewsRetail jobs hit ârecord lowâ, official data reveals
The number of retail jobs has reached its lowest ever level after the industry shed more jobs than some other sectors combined.
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InterviewFacial recognition: Facewatch CEO on why retailers canât just rely on the police and the government to protect workers
Facewatch was recommended to Retail Week by Frasers Group, and also works with B&M and Home Bargains.
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NewsIceland boss to be made Labour peer
Iceland chief executive Richard Walker is to be nominated for a seat in the House of Lords.
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NewsWaterstones boss says Budget business rate change will help high streets
Waterstones chief executive James Daunt has welcomed changes to business rates revealed in last weekâs Budget.
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NewsNike, Superdry and Lacoste ads banned for exaggerating sustainability claims
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned three adverts from Nike, Superdry and Lacoste over exaggerating the environmental benefits of their products.
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NewsUK publicâs economic gloom continues post-Budget
Over half of Britons think the financial situation of their household will get worse over the next 12 months, according to a new YouGov poll, with 48% saying that the Budget was âunfairâ
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NewsBRC welcomes Labour dropping day-one protection from unfair dismissal
The government will not be moving ahead with plans to offer workers protection from the first day of a role, with the right now set to come into force after six months
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OpinionâIf the government treats retail fairly, we can help drive the growth the UK economy so badly needsâ
While yesterdayâs Budget did something to take the pressure off consumers, UK retail director at Primark Kari Rodgers writes that more needs to be done by the government to help retail drive the growth it so badly craves.
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InterviewQ&A: Halfords CEO Henry Birch on the Budget, AI and Black Friday
Halfords has posted growth in both profits and sales, driven by a strong performance from its cycling business. Chief executive Henry Birch spoke to Retail Week about his reaction to yesterdayâs Budget, how the retailer is implementing AI and what the consumer sentiment is like ahead of Black Friday
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Chart of the WeekCharts of the Week: How business rates will change for different parts of the sector
The government confirmed major changes to business rates coming into force next year. Here is what was announced and how rateable values will change