All Regions of UK & Ireland articles
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Opinion'De minimis advantage – the elephant in the room for Shein, pre-IPO?'
UK retailers would benefit from the abolition of de minimis rules, which have given Shein’s business model an advantage, believes fashion analyst Maureen Hinton
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InterviewQ&A: Under Armour MD on innovation, prioritising performance and being a ‘sports house’
Under Armour managing director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Kevin Ross sits down with Retail Week to discuss the importance of being known as a ‘sports house’, the blurring lines between performance and athleisure, and the biggest opportunities and challenges ahead in an increasingly competitive market.
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NewsRituals expects to increase global sales following ‘record year’ in 2024
Luxury beauty brand Rituals expects to increase its annual turnover further as it reports on a “record year” in 2024.
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AnalysisPure Seoul: The Korean beauty specialist making a name for itself in the UK
The Korean beauty market is taking the world by storm, and the UK is no exception as K-beauty specialist Pure Seoul is striving to become a leader.
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NewsJD.com trials new UK online supermarket ahead of full-scale launch
Chinese retailer JD.com has test-launched a new UK website focused on offering a range of groceries.
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AnalysisVictoria Leeds shopping centre is on a journey of ‘transformation through accumulation’
As Victoria Leeds continues on its “transformation through accumulation strategy” in an attempt to be the go-to premium shopping destination of the North, Retail Week takes a tour of the destination to get some insight on its movers and shakers in the tenant mix, the newest additions and what to expect from the centre in 2025.
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NewsCo-op Wholesale strikes multi-year partnership with Roadchef
The Co-op’s newly rebranded wholesale arm has today announced a new, multi-year contract with motorway service area operator Roadchef.
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GalleryInside the first of B&Q’s Homebase store conversions
The first of the former Homebase stores bought by B&Q has now opened in Greater Manchester.
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NewsSlew of brands set to open at the UK’s newest designer retail outlet
A host of brands are due to open at the UK’s newest designer retail outlet this year, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsMother’s Day boosts retail footfall in March but Budget costs are expected to hit in April
UK retail saw a lift in footfall in March thanks to Mother’s Day and nice weather, but the effects of the Budget are expected to take hold in April.
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GalleryKorean beauty retailer Pure Seoul opens in new London location
UK-based Korean beauty retailer Pure Seoul has opened the doors to its latest location in London.
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NewsTrump pauses higher tariffs for most countries as China’s fees multiply
US President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause for countries facing the highest tariffs – but China has seen its tariffs soar.
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NewsSuperdrug unveils new digital screens and investment in healthcare ambassador programme
Superdrug has launched new digital screens in store, along with a new £1m investment into a healthcare ambassador programme.
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NewsClintons returns to profit following period of distress
Card and gifting retailer Clintons has returned to profit after a period of distress that included a restructuring plan and store closures.
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NewsUK shoppers expected to spend over £2bn during Easter
UK shoppers are set to spend over £2bn over the upcoming Easter bank holiday weekend, according to GlobalData research.
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AnalysisInside Gymshark’s new store that completes ‘triangle of London’
Ahead of Gymshark’s latest store opening, global general manager for wholesale and retail Hannah Mercer talks to Retail Week about the significance of its newest location, plans for ongoing global growth, its heritage, and remaining laser-focused on being a gym brand
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NewsTikTok Shop head of UK says European expansion is a ‘natural step’ for growth
TikTok Shop’s head of UK Jan Wilk told Retail Week that expanding in Europe is a “natural step” in the platform’s growth journey.
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NewsWHSmith sells UK high street business to private equity firm and rebrands to TGJones
WHSmith has made the decision to sell its UK high street business to a private equity firm in a £76m deal as it focuses on becoming a pureplay global travel retailer.
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NewsUniqlo ramps up UK expansion with raft of new store openings
Fashion giant Uniqlo is ramping up its UK expansion as it unveils raft of new openings this year.
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NewsMarks & Spencer launches spring fashion advertising campaign
Marks & Spencer has unveiled a spring advertising campaign to promote its new season’s womenswear.