All Regions of UK & Ireland articles
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NewsHolland & Barrett invests millions across Irish operations
Holland & Barrett is investing millions across digital and retail fulfilment in Ireland over the next three years in partnership with Road Truck Services.
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NewsIkea invests £31.5m into UK fulfilment network
Ikea is injecting £31.5m into its UK distribution network to make online fulfilment more efficient and sustainable.
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AnalysisSubdued Christmas hiring reflects wider UK retail hiring problems
Tis the season for doom and gloom? After a summer of sport and spending, retail is now grappling with a looming autumn Budget, youth unemployment at a shocking high, and a Barclays consumer spend report reveals consumers are cautious as we approach winter.
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NewsQuince launches in the UK as it steps up global expansion
Consumer technology platform Quince has launched in the UK, marking its first entry into a market outside of North America.
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NewsMulberry sales rise thanks to turnaround strategy
Luxury brand Mulberry is continuing to see strong sales momentum as its “back to the Mulberry spirit” strategy continues to deliver.
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NewsPoundland in talks with Irish property firm over rescue deal
Poundland is reportedly in talks with Irish firm Martin Property Group about a rescue deal after owners Gordon Brothers put it up for sale.
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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.