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AnalysisBurnham moves on business rates, but retailers have to wait
The approach suggests Burnham is serious about his high-street revival project, but retail is not a direct beneficiary yet
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NewsSephora plans to roll out further boutique formats in the UK
Sephora is planning to roll out more of its new, smaller format boutique stores, with some already signed, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsBurnham to cut business rates for pubs and live music venues by 20%
The discount for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England will start next April and will be funded by reviewing tax reliefs for businesses said not to contribute to local communities, âsuch as vape shopsâ
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NewsThe Works goes into bricks-and-mortar mode with profits up
The âscreen-freeâ specialist stopped selling through its website in March. Its results for the year to May 3, 2026 showed jumps in revenue and profit
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InterviewIngka Centresâ Sebastian Hylving on how our thirst for fun will change the retail landscape
Sebastian Hylving, chief executive of Ingka Centres, speaks to Retail Week about what he thinks one of the most important considerations for the industry is right now: play.
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NewsBaby boomer bump gives boost to consumer confidence
Consumer confidence improved for the third straight month, driven in large part by an uptick in sentiment among baby boomers.
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AnalysisBodycare: The embattled retailer bouncing back with AI and social media at the forefront
The opening of a brand new Bodycare at The Moor, Sheffield, was highly anticipated, but nothing could prepare for the response on the day itself
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NewsBodycare MD: âWe want to revolutionise the high streetâ
The managing director of Bodycare said the retailer wants to ârevolutionise the high streetâ as it starts opening stores following its administration 10 months ago.
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NewsDecathlon launches âmiddle aisleâ to rival discounters
Sports retailer Decathlon has launched a âmiddle aisleâ across its UK and Ireland channels to rival discounters.
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Retail VoiceThe unplanned ÂŁ22.90: What parcel locker visits are really worth to your stores
Parcel lockers were once seen as a simple convenience feature. But new research from InPost reveals they are generating significant unplanned spend, boosting visit frequency and becoming a genuine driver of customer loyalty â Paul Selvey, network director at InPost UK
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NewsAndy Burnham promises to be pro-business Labour leader
In a speech after being confirmed as the next leader of the Labour Party, and incumbent prime minister, Andy Burnham today [July 17] promised to be pro-business.
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InterviewQ&A: Burberry execs on wooing Gen Z shoppers, Middle East impact and hopes for the next UK PM
Burberry chief executive Joshua Schulman and chief financial officer Kate Ferry answered press questions after delivering increasing sales in the first quarter of the financial year.
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InterviewHobbycraftâs Graeme Campbell discusses rebuilding after restructuring
Change is underway across the business, at both executional and channel levels, as Hobbycraft looks to a new era following its exit from a CVA, which resulted in a tranche of store closures and job losses.
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OpinionâHealthcare could be the high streetâs best medicineâ
Harnessing the publicâs appetite for local healthcare services could give the high street a much-needed ÂŁ13bn boost, says Boots managing director Anthony Hemmerdinger
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NewsHobbycraft sets sights on high street and overseas stores
Specialist retailer Hobbycraft aims to test high street shops and open overseas branches as it embarks on a new growth phase, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsMarks & Spencer reveals biggest standalone food store
Marks & Spencerâs biggest food store has opened, including a kitchen shop for the first time.
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NewsRetailers call on Burnham to address business rates, costs and crime
Retailers have urged the prime minister-in-waiting, Andy Burnham, to work with them to create economic growth and thriving high streets.
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NewsDunelm revenues increase despite impact of heatwave
The homewares retailer reported a 3.1% sales increase for the year ending June 27, 2026, with digital now representing 42% of its sales.
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NewsTed Baker says standalone stores are coming âvery soonâ
The owner of Ted Baker has said the fashion brand will open its first standalone store later this year as it works on rebuilding its brick-and-mortar estate, Retail Week can reveal.