All Regions of UK & Ireland articles – Page 3
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NewsPhysical retail footfall is growing as experiential shops and office returnees drive visits
Physical retail is proving resilient as more people are visiting retail destinations thanks to the increase in experiential shops and people returning to the office.
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DataMapped: Retail’s 101 favourite stores and where to find them
Retail leaders, journalists and commentators told us their favourite stores. Here is where in the world you can find them.
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NewsJollyes sales soar as it embarks everyday low pricing model
Jollyes has posted strong Christmas trading results alongside a new commitment to shun loyalty prices for a new everyday-low-pricing model.
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NewsAmazon is planning to bring drone deliveries to the UK
Amazon is in the process of making drones a viable delivery solution for its UK customers.
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GalleryDreame has opened the doors to its new flagship in Birmingham
Smart home tech retailer Dreame has opened its first flagship store in Birmingham, spanning two floors and offering the latest in home devices
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AnalysisWhat does Primark’s less than golden quarter mean for the rest of UK fashion?
The fashion giant became the latest retailer to update on its performance over the peak Christmas period earlier today and highlighted the impact of “cautious shoppers” on sales. Retail Week explores what a tough time for the ever-resilient Primark means for the broader fashion sector
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NewsSmart home tech retailer Dreame is opening its first UK flagship
The global smart home technology retailer is opening its first UK flagship store in Birmingham following its entry into the UK market in September 2024.
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NewsUK mobile users spend more time on retail apps than email
The number of UK retail app downloads declined in 2024, according to Sensor Tower’s State of Mobile 2025 report.
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NewsThe Range has debuted its Homebase garden centre with a new store
The Range has opened the doors to the first of its “many” superstores while debuting “garden centres by Homebase”.
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NewsA new initiative has been launched to help grow the UK’s high streets
Exclusive: Representatives from British retailers have launched a new initiative taking on issues with the high streets, as well as unlocking opportunities for growth, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsAsda chair Leighton has launched cost-cutting with management shake-up
Allan Leighton has initiated his first major restructuring since returning to Asda, eliminating several regional manager positions as part of a shake-up aimed at improving performance.
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NewsBoots records growth across all categories after an ‘exceptional’ Black Friday period
Health and beauty retailer Boots has recorded growth across all of its categories and channels in the first quarter, along with an “exceptional” performance over the Black Friday period.
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NewsUniqlo’s parent Fast Retailing is on track for another ‘record’ year as sales surge
Fast Retailing, the owner of fashion retailer Uniqlo, is on track for yet another “record year” as sales surged during the first quarter despite a sluggish performance in China.
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NewsSeasalt has posted ‘impressive’ sales growth but warns of Budget pressures
Cornish clothing brand Seasalt has recorded “impressive sales” over the festive trading period, with online, stores, wholesale and marketplace partner sales all increasing.
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NewsBrits are expected to return over a billion pounds worth of Christmas gifts
British shoppers are expected to send back £1.5bn worth of Christmas gifts this year, according to new research by Manhattan Associates.
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NewsEvri delivered ‘record parcel volumes’ over the festive peak
Parcel firm Evri has delivered “record parcel volumes” over the peak festive period, which included its “best-ever week” following Black Friday.
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NewsDecember footfall is given a boost as retailers brace for ‘challenging’ 2025
UK retail in December saw an uplift in footfall across all destinations as shoppers flocked to stores over the festive season.
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NewsCo-op has set out its store expansion plans for 2025
Convenience retailer the Co-op is planning to open 75 new stores across the UK in 2025 and refurbish some existing sites.
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NewsNearly 170,000 UK retail workers lost their jobs in 2024
Almost 170,000 UK retail workers lost their jobs in 2024, according to data from the Centre for Retail Research.
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NewsLids to exit the UK after three years
US sportswear retailer Lids, which is owned by Fanatics, is reportedly set to exit the UK market after just three years.