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NewsToys 36% cheaper than in 1996, even as other retail prices have doubled
Santa isn’t any worse off on his toy bill than he was in the 90s, despite the price of Christmas dinner and other retail categories more than doubling since then, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsNearly half of Brits aim to cut back on Black Friday spending
Nearly half of British shoppers are planning to cut back spending over Black Friday this year, according to cloud communications company Sinch’s research exclusively shared with Retail Week.
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NewsYounger retail workers struggling despite wider wellbeing recovery
Retail workers aged 25 to 44 continue to face the greatest challenges with stress and anxiety, despite overall levels of staff wellbeing in the industry stabilising this year, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisRevealed: Brits to spend most with Amazon and Tesco this Christmas
One thousand UK consumers have shared how they plan to shop this golden quarter, and with which retailers, in exclusive research conducted for Retail Week’s Christmas Consumer report
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AnalysisRetailers cut energy use by 8% in three years, then war wiped out the savings
The UK’s largest retailers cut their energy use by 8% between 2022 and 2025, but the jump in prices since the Iran war began has wiped out those savings
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NewsThird of shoppers start Christmas early in longer golden quarter, data shows
A third of UK shoppers planned to start their Christmas spending before October, stretching the golden quarter for retailers, according to a study commissioned by payments network Affirm.
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Chart of the WeekReviews gain weight in AI search closer to purchase, Trustpilot data shows
Customer reviews carry more weight in what AI assistants tell shoppers the closer they get to buying, according to two studies commissioned by Trustpilot.
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NewsFood manufacturers are prioritising spend in the wrong places to achieve climate resilience
Food, drink and ingredient manufacturing businesses are investing in standard operational technologies wrongly believing they will help them deliver more climate-resilient businesses.
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Supplier InsightData: How Gen Z is turning retail into an experience economy
New research from Snapchat and Portas suggests over half of Gen Z prefer in-store shopping over online – here we outline key findings from its latest report
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AnalysisHow shoppers will spend in 2026 and the winning strategies driving sales
Download How They’ll Spend It 2026 for the lowdown on where consumers intend to indulge, where they’re reining it in, and what triggers will convert sales as we enter another economically challenging year
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NewsRetail sector facing potential £7.8bn cost from unhappy workers quitting
The Retail Trust is offering shop workers and delivery drivers free training, after new research showed the industry faces a £7.8bn bill to replace workers quitting their jobs.
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AnalysisRetail 2026: 10% of retail leaders say they’re shrinking store teams in 2026
Interviews with 45 retail leaders reveal that 10% are looking to cut the size of their store teams in 2026. This was one of a series of revealing findings from Retail Week’s latest Retail 2026 report. Download here
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AnalysisRetail 2026: 45 retail leaders reveal strategies for year ahead
Forty-five retail leaders from brands including Asda, Fortnum & Mason, Matalan, Morrisons, and THG have spoken exclusively with Retail Week for its annual report – Retail 2026. Access it here for free
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Retail VoiceSix ways to crack down on retail crime
With two-thirds of retailers taking steps to protect themselves from theft and violence, NFU Mutual examines how the sector can successfully tackle shoplifting
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AnalysisRetail 2025: AI investment a top priority for next year, say retail bosses
Investment in AI will be central to retail strategies next year, with 35 CEOs revealing to Retail Week they are spending on various applications of the tech in a major new research paper.
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AnalysisRetail 2025: 43 retail leaders reveal strategies for next year
The bosses of leading retailers including Primark, THG, Majestic Wine, Fat Face and Swarovski have spoken in depth to Retail Week for its annual flagship report – Retail 2025.
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DataData: Aldi tops ranking of most productive retailers
Aldi leads the top 30 most productive multichannel retailers with a product offer that appeals to cash-strapped consumers and its focus on efficiency, a Retail Week report launched today reveals.
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AnalysisResearch: 44 retail leaders talk in-depth about 2024 CX strategy
Leaders from Cotton Traders, Bravissimo, Gift Universe, Jollyes and Bensons for Beds have spoken in-depth to Retail Week about their plans for 2024.
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AnalysisResearch: 44 retail leaders reveal strategies for 2024
The bosses of leading retailers including Primark, THG, eBay, Majestic Wine, Fat Face and Pandora have spoken in depth to Retail Week for its annual flagship report – Retail 2024.
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Retail VoiceHow can retailers tackle the ‘returns crunch’?
With the cost-of-living crisis proving a crunch time for customer returns, Advanced Supply Chain Group’s Ben Balfour examines how firms can navigate this latest challenge smoothly