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FeatureWhat will UK retail look like in 2035?
A lot can change in 10 years. In 2015, online shopping was still gaining speed, self-checkouts were only lightly sprinkled throughout the country, and BHS was still on the high street. So what could change for retail over the next decade? Retail Week takes a look into the future.
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AnalysisTen hot retail brands to watch in 2025
As the 2024 calendar year comes to a close, Retail Week puts the spotlight on the top 10 brands to keep an eye on in 2025.
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GalleryIn pictures: The most exciting new stores of 2024
2024 brought a range of new and innovative bricks-and-mortar stores to each corner of the country. As the year comes to an end, let’s revisit some of the best new stores that opened their doors
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NewsFootfall on peak shopping day rises as shoppers enjoy ‘last splurge’ ahead of Christmas
The peak shopping day before Christmas, December 23, has proved a hit for retailers
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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.
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NewsMiniso has opened a store at a London airport in UK first
International lifestyle retailer Miniso has opened its first store at a UK airport ahead of Christmas.
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NewsAldi has pledged new investment in its Scottish store estate
Discounter Aldi is set to invest more than £40m in its Scottish store estate over the next two years as it ramps up its expansion plans.
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NewsThe Range is set to open first new superstores following Homebase acquisition
CDS Superstores, which owns The Range and Wilko, has announced the opening of the first of its new format stores following the acquisition of Homebase’s brand name, intellectual property and 70 of its UK stores last month.
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Innovation of the WeekThe Perfume Shop is using holograms to ‘revolutionise’ customer experience
Innovation of the Week is a series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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FeatureWhat will 2025 bring? Primark, Tesco, Amazon, Sephora and H&M bosses predict the year ahead
Looking ahead: What will shape retail in 2025? We’ve asked the top bosses in British retail to gaze into the horizon and give us their predictions for the industry’s next chapter.
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NewsFootfall has peaked at just the right time for retailers in the run-up to Christmas
Christmas might not have come early for retail but it is at least coming, with footfall predicted to soar over the last weekend before the big day.
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NewsHolland & Barrett has opened two new Oxford Street stores
Health and wellness retailer Holland & Barrett has opened two new stores on London’s Oxford Street.
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NewsNetwork Rail retail sales have jumped ahead of Christmas rush
Network Rail Property saw a double-digit uplift in retail sales across its 19 managed stations over the summer ahead of the Christmas peak.
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NewsBestway turns to CVA for some stores as it reaches impasse with landlords
Bestway Group has reportedly turned to a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) for some of its off-licences, after reaching an impasse with landlords over leases.
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NewsThe Body Shop is ‘back in profit baby!’ new boss reveals
Ethical cosmetics specialist The Body Shop is back in the black – albeit over a short period.
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NewsUK inflation climbs to highest levels seen since the start of the year
Inflation across the UK hit its highest level seen since March, as surging petrol and clothing prices drove up costs in November.
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NewsShoe Zone will close stores and slash jobs after profit warning
Struggling footwear retailer Shoe Zone has issued a profit warning and said it plans to close “a number of stores” due to increased costs related to the Budget.
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NewsLandsec snaps up majority stake in shopping centre for £490m
Landsec has snapped up a majority stake in shopping centre Liverpool One in a deal worth £490m.
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NewsRetail sheds 225,000 jobs in five years with Budget heaping on further pain
The sector shed over 225,000 jobs over the last half a decade, with the Budget set to heap further pain on retailers, warns the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
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NewsAlo Yoga has opened its first store in Ireland amid ongoing expansion
Luxury activewear brand Alo Yoga has opened its first store in the Republic of Ireland as it continues on its bricks-and-mortar expansion throughout Europe.