All Regions of UK & Ireland articles
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NewsArgos to officially launch marketplace following successful trial
Argos is planning to significantly expand its Trusted Sellers marketplace following a successful trial.
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NewsBoots sold to Canada’s Weston family
Boots has been sold to Wittington Investments, the holding company of the Weston family based in Canada for $8.9bn.
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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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NewsCo-op appoints managing director for retail arm
Co-op has appointed a new managing director of its retail business as it plans to maintain business momentum.
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GalleryTed Baker returns to bricks and mortar with new London concept
British lifestyle brand Ted Baker has returned to physical retail in the UK with a new store concept.
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AnalysisAI, Prime Day and heatwaves key factors driving UK online spend in 2026
Every year we see a mixed picture of consumer spend, but there are some factors that always seem to drive purchases. Warm weather, the summer of sport, Christmas, Black Friday, and other seasonal events often see consumers open their purses that little bit more.
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NewsMolton Brown unveils new immersive retail concept in the UK
British luxury beauty brand Molton Brown has launched a new retail concept designed to enhance the physical retail experience.
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NewsAldi to launch on Deliveroo for eight-store trial
Discount grocer Aldi and rapid delivery firm Deliveroo are partnering to bring on-demand grocery to UK customers in a new trial.
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NewsPoundland owner mulls selling Irish arm separately
Poundland owner Gordon Brothers is reportedly mulling over selling the retailer and Dealz, its Irish business, separately.
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NewsStreetwear specialist End Clothing to launch own-label
Luxury fashion and contemporary streetwear specialist End Clothing is set to launch its first own-brand label next week.
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AnalysisPreparing for peak: Inside Boots’ Burton warehouse in the run-up to Christmas
It’s a mild September day and summer seems to be over, so now it’s time to think about Christmas.
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NewsRetailers to create thousands of jobs to combat youth unemployment crisis
UK retailers and the government have created a plan to hire thousands of young people in a bid to tackle youth unemployment, according to the British Retail Consortium.
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NewsJohn Lewis opens online Christmas shop as early festive planning surges
John Lewis has opened its online Christmas shop more than 100 days before the big day, after recording a rise in early festive planning.
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NewsJust Eat launches 24-hour laundry service
Just Eat has introduced a 24-hour laundry service for its users as part of its ambition to become the UK’s go-to convenience platform.
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NewsCotton Traders reports revenue and profit growth despite challenging environment
Cotton Traders has reported an increase and revenue profit across all areas of the business.
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NewsMajority of Brits see Saturday jobs as vital for young people
Around 80% of Brits believe Saturday jobs are an important pathway for getting young people into work, according to a poll by Opinium commissioned by the BRC
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NewsPadel Nuestro to open first ever UK store as demand ramps up
Padel Nuestro, the first specialist padel company in Europe, is entering the UK market with the launch of its first store, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsAsda to roll out crime intelligence platform across all stores
Asda is rolling out crime reporting and intelligence platform Auror across its entire store estate following a successful pilot.
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NewsMajestic opens new store as part of a £4m investment
Majestic has begun its rollout of new stores as part of a £4m investment, with the first store opening in South West England.