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All Regions of UK & Ireland articles
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NewsMajority of UK consumers support new Buy Now, Pay Later regulations
A vast majority of UK consumers support the new Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) regulations, which come into force today (July 15).
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AnalysisHammerson: How beauty, new openings, and data are driving footfall across its destinations
The performance of physical retail in the UK has been a bit of a mixed bag of late. Claire’s, The Original Factory Shop and Quiz have fallen into administration in the past 12 months, but there are some positive stories too
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NewsBodycare appoints chief executive as it ramps up UK store roll out
Bodycare has appointed a chief executive as it accelerates its UK high street expansion.
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NewsMarks & Spencer to make its London Fashion Week debut this autumn
Marks & Spencer will be making its long-awaited debut at London Fashion Week this autumn, unveiling its collection to a global audience.
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NewsBodycare confirms more new stores in high street return
Beauty retailer Bodycare is set to return to the high street with 17 new stores, after it was bought out of administration in October 2025.
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AnalysisTest Drive: Primark’s long-awaited UK mobile app
High street retailer Primark debuted its customer mobile app in the UK this April, where customers can browse, buy and pick up in-store.
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NewsGarage continues UK expansion with Lakeside signing
Canadian label Garage is set to open its fourth location in the UK as it continues its regional expansion.
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NewsDebenhams Group chief executive implements full-time office policy
Debenhams Group chief executive Dan Finley has ordered corporate staff back into the office five days a week for testing and collaboration.
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NewsBoots adds Charlotte Tilbury Beauty to its portfolio
High street beauty retailer Boots has added Charlotte Tilbury Beauty to its portfolio, following customer demand.
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NewsBoots ‘incredibly proud’ as it receives royal warrant
Boots has been granted a royal warrant by the Queen, in recognition of its services as manufacturers and retailers of health and beauty products to the royal household.
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NewsUK shoppers spend nearly £5bn annually on Chinese ecommerce platforms
UK shoppers are spending almost £5bn on low-cost Chinese shopping platforms every year, according to new research from Barclays and Retail Economics.
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NewsProCook sees London and the north as ‘target areas’ for store openings
ProCook chief executive Lee Tappenden has identified London and Northern areas of the UK as “target areas” for store openings, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsSocial media draws nearly 2 billion annual visits to UK high streets
Social media is estimated to drive around 1.7 billion visits to UK high streets every year, according to new research from American Express and Retail Economics.
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NewsUK retail sales see growth again in May, according to ONS data
Retail sales grew again in May following a fall in April, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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AnalysisQVC UK: How the original live shopping channel is taking on social commerce
QVC has been a live shopping staple since its launch in 1993, and it now has a presence in its native US, UK, Japan, Italy and Germany.
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NewsJohn Lewis reveals latest phase of store investment
Department store business John Lewis has detailed shops that will benefit from a £50m injection as part of its ongoing investment programme.
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NewsAldi to open 16 new stores as part of £370m investment
Aldi has announced plans to open 16 new stores across the UK over the coming months, as it continues to invest in expanding its store estate.
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InterviewPureseoul co-founder Gracie Tullio on the journey from sceptical landlords to record queues
The co-founder of K-beauty juggernaut Pureseoul, Gracie Tullio, speaks to Retail Week about record-breaking queues, sceptical landlords, and staying ahead of the curve.
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NewsPrimark appoints former Ikea parent group exec as new chief financial officer
Primark has appointed Lucy Slinger, formerly of Ikea’s parent company Ingka Group, as its new chief financial officer.
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AnalysisInside Amazon: How the retail giant is striking a balance between man and machine
Amazon’s annual “Delivering the Future” Europe took place last week, and rather than being sent on a plane to Milan or Dortmund like previous years, Retail Week visited somewhere much closer to home