All Retail Week articles in September 2026 – Page 2
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NewsHugo Boss ends share buyback as Frasers targets majority control
Hugo Boss has terminated its €200m share buyback programme after Frasers Group reaffirmed its ambition to increase its holding in the company beyond 50%.
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NewsWatches of Switzerland hails ‘encouraging trading momentum’
Watches of Switzerland has hailed continuing “encouraging trading momentum” and reiterated its full-year profit guidance, ahead of its annual general meeting.
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Intelligence Briefing: Retail and the bond market; Adtech crackdown; Watching wheat
The big economic story of the week is the bond market sell-off. What the retail sector should currently be watching out for is the government reaction, given that the direct impact of gilt yields rising is that Andy Burnham’s administration will have to pay even more for its borrowing. ...
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NewsFashion climate emissions increased by double digits over two years
The fashion industry’s combined greenhouse gas emissions climbed in both 2023 and 2024 due to increased global production of fibres such as polyester, according to a new report.
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NewsCo-op extends online opening hours for back-to-school shoppers
The Co-op has announced extended online opening hours creating hundreds of thousands of extra slots for customers with children going back to school.
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NewsBack-to-school shopping boosts retail footfall
Customers shopping for back-to-school items helped boost retail footfall in August, according to new data.
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NewsVery Group owner scraps sale process after bidders fail to meet asking price
The auction of The Very Group is close to being scrapped after potential bidders for the brand refused to meet the owner’s £2bn asking price.
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NewsHarvey Nichols sale set to cost suppliers hundreds of millions
Luxury suppliers to Harvey Nichols are set to recover less than 15p in the pound after the luxury department store went into administration owing £270m to unsecured creditors.
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AnalysisHow John Lewis is planning to position itself at the forefront of AI-powered retail experiences
John Lewis is overhauling its digital strategy and said it is now treating AI agents like customers as it unveiled its latest set of retail investments this week.
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NewsBRC calls for retail ‘Budget boost’ after sluggish August footfall
The British Retail Consortium has called on the government to give retail a “Budget boost” after the secured endured a sluggish August.
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InterviewThe Entertainer’s Andrew Murphy on Meccano relaunch, new stores and Christmas
Employee-owned The Entertainer is poised to relaunch the iconic Meccano brand, for which it acquired the rights a year ago. As the retailer gears up for the golden quarter, it’s one reason why chief executive Andrew Murphy is confident
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InterviewRetailers winning with retail media are the ones that understand their customer
Retail media networks are increasingly being adopted by a range of retailers and brands across grocery, fashion, beauty, and more.
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GalleryStore gallery: Korean beauty player Moida opens at Trinity Leeds
Korean beauty retailer Moida has joined the line up at Trinity Leeds, marking its sixth store in the UK.
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Opinion'Au revoir to John Lewis boss Peter Ruis'
Short-term trading may be hard, but as Peter Ruis moves on from John Lewis, the retailer seems confident in the strategy he set, believes George MacDonald
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NewsPrimark launches K-Beauty Mini Marts in Pureseoul tie up
Primark has partnered with Korean beauty specialist Pureseoul to introduce an exclusive edit of k-beauty products across selected stores.
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NewsUK not sufficiently prepared for shocks to food supplies
The National Audit Office has urged the government to act as climate crisis, disease and cyberattacks pose growing risk to nation’s food security.
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NewsClarks strengthens European presence with new French store
Clarks has unveiled its second shop in Paris as it continues its expansion across the country.
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DataRanking: How UK grocers are performing in AI-powered searches
As more consumers turn to AI for recommendations, some shoppers are treating these models as the new search engines.
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NewsData suggests Tesco is AI’s favourite meal deal
When a shopper asks an AI model about the best meal deal in the UK, more than half the time it checks Tesco’s website to find the answer.
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NewsCastore eyes up potential sale
Sportswear brand Castore is reportedly exploring a potential sale following interest from other industry players.