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NewsShop price inflation reaches highest level in two years
Shop price inflation increased to a two-year high in August as summer promotions came to an end, while higher energy and commodity costs fed into prices.
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GalleryGallery: B&M opens doors to ‘store of the future’
Value retailer B&M has opened a new-model “store of the future”, featuring innovations such as redesigned layouts and new technology
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AnalysisHas Asda’s turnaround finally turned a corner?
Asda is back in positive sales growth for the first time in two years. Does that mean the retailer is finally turning a corner in Allan Leighton’s turnaround plan?
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NewsSeasalt sees £3m hit from closed US stores
Seasalt decided to shutter its US stores earlier this year, with the discontinued operations having cost the business £3m across its latest financial year.
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NewsMike Ashley says Burnham's 'populist policies' will not help high street
Mike Ashley has written to prime minister Andy Burnham criticising his “recent populist policies” and asked what policies he will implement to help him turn around Harvey Nichols.
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InterviewLefties’ first UK store: Xavier Ruz Riera shows off new shop and discusses expansion plans
Lefties has become one of retail’s most talked about brands as it opens its first UK store in Liverpool. Retail Week met global brand director Xavier Ruz Riera to find out more about the retailer’s plans.
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NewsLiberty to open expanded jewellery department in September
Following the success of the expansion of its fabrics department at its London flagship, Liberty is planning to more than double the square footage of its jewellery department, Retail Week understands.
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NewsHotel Chocolat slips to loss as production and employment costs soar
Chocolate specialist Hotel Chocolat slipped into the red in 2025 as it battled soaring cocoa and employment costs, while it also invested in its factory and supply chains.
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NewsUK retail sales softened in August after strong July
British retail sales softened in August, having experienced their strongest performance in six months in July, according to the latest data from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).
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GalleryFirst look: John Lewis unveils new restaurant concept Platter
John Lewis has launched its new in-store restaurant concept, Platter, at its Oxford Street flagship this week ahead of a wider rollout, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisWhat lessons can retail learn from 2026’s heatwave summer?
If this summer of endless heatwaves and drought is a prelude to the future of the UK climate, what lessons can retailers learn to be ready for next year and beyond?
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GalleryFirst look: CDS Superstores' first multi-brand collection point with Morrisons
The Range owner CDS Superstores has launched its first multi-brand collection point as it continues to test and trial new bricks-and-mortar formats.
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InterviewQ&A: WorkJam MD on ‘how to do more for less’ with supporting tech
WorkJam’s managing director of Europe, Middle East and Africa, Mark Williams, spoke to Retail Week about how technology can help with frontline operations and how to be more productive on the shop floor.
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NewsConsumer confidence hits highest level in two years in August
The latest consumer confidence survey from GfK shows that consumer sentiment continued to improve in August, hitting the highest levels seen in two years.
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NewsSkims to open second standalone UK store in Westfield London
Skims is set to open its second standalone UK store at Westfield London early next year.
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NewsM&S doubles size of Heathrow store on back of airside success
Marks & Spencer has increased the size of its Heathrow Airport airside branch following the success of a pilot shop.
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Chart of the WeekBritish brands’ search for pop-up space abroad grows, Paris leads three to one
When it comes to pop-up space, British brands are increasingly looking beyond the UK. Above all to Paris, the premier showcase for luxury fashion.
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NewsM&S becomes first grocer to back ‘Let’s Respect Retail’ campaign
M&S has become the first major UK grocer to support the Retail Trust’s ‘Let’s Respect Retail’ campaign.
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NewsRadley website and remaining stores to close this month
British handbag-maker Radley’s ecommerce website and stores are all set to close this month following its acquisition out of administration by Gordon Brothers in May, Retail Week understands.
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NewsLandsec close to £500m deal for Gateshead Metrocentre - reports
Landsec is close to a deal for what was once Europe’s largest shopping centre, but may need to go to shareholders to find funding, The Times has reported.