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NewsSuperdrug gifting helpline sees success ahead of Christmas
Superdrug’s gifting helpline has seen success ahead of Christmas as customers look to humans for advice for better personal choices, suggestions and gifting options.
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News‘Super Saturday’ fails to deliver on festive footfall
This year’s ‘Super Saturday’ before Christmas failed to deliver the expected rush of festive footfall, according to data from Sensormatic Solutions.
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NewsLK Bennett seeks out a buyer
Luxury fashion retailer LK Bennett is looking for a potential buyer and investor six years after being rescued from administration.
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AnalysisWhat’s next for WHSmith as it plans recovery from accounting controversy?
Travel retailer WHSmith posted its delayed results today, revealing that group profit before tax fell from £114m to £108m and trading profit slipped from £170m to £159m in the year to August 31
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News2025 ‘has been a year of no progress’ for consumer confidence
Consumer confidence has risen by two points to -17 since November, according to GfK’s consumer confidence index, as overall results show stagnation from last year.
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NewsMamas & Papas posts record-breaking Black Friday sales
Early years retailer Mamas & Papas reported record sales during the Black Friday trading period.
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OpinionExplainer: What revaluation means for retailers’ business rates bills
The rateable values announced in last month’s Budget represent the biggest shift in support for 30 years. They reveal structural tensions, but big retailers should benefit, observes tax specialist Ryan’s Alex Probyn
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NewsRetailers need to ‘step up’ 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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NewsNext in talks to strike a deal with Russell & Bromley
High street chain Next is in talks with advisers at Russell & Bromley about striking a potential deal.
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NewsEvri to recruit over 2,000 roles as parcel demand continues
Evri is undergoing a huge recruitment drive across the UK as demand for parcels continues.
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NewsUK consumers set to spend nearly £25bn over Christmas
UK consumers are set to spend £24.6bn on presents, food, and festivities over the Christmas period this year, according to PwC’s latest festive predictions survey.
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NewsJohn Lewis opens new hospitality destinations in time for Christmas
Department store group John Lewis is upping the ante in hospitality ahead of Christmas, following strong sales growth.
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AnalysisStore tour: A look at one of Matalan’s revamped stores
Matalan has been on a road to recovery this year. It is planning a relaunched loyalty scheme and refreshed mobile app, announced former H&M UK boss Henrik Nordvall as its new chief executive, and has just completed a £25m investment in new stores and refurbishments.
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NewsFrasers Group snaps up Swindon Designer Outlet
Frasers Group has snapped up Swindon Designer Outlet as the retail giant continues to grow its property portfolio.
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NewsMatalan reveals results of first phase of store refresh programme
Matalan has shared an update on the first phase of its store refurbishment programme as it makes progress on its business transformation.
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NewsPoundland details further store closures – full list
Value retailer Poundland has announced the locations of another 14 branches that will be shut.
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NewsGoogle launches virtual fashion try-on tool in the UK
Google has launched its virtual apparel try-on tool in the UK and India for users in time for Christmas.
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NewsOliver Bonas plots 20 new stores over next 12 months
Oliver Bonas has unveiled plans to open 20 new stores next year as it ramps up its physical expansion.
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InterviewQ&A: Trinny London MD on omnichannel, personalisation and Christmas
While Trinny London is not even a decade old, the beauty retailer has gone from being makeup-focused and digital first, to now focusing on omnichannel with its flagship London store and personalised services.
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NewsTrinny London MD says US expansion is a ‘big part of future strategy’
Trinny London managing director Mark Smith has said US expansion forms a big part of the group’s future strategy, Retail Week can reveal.