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InterviewQ&A: Metapack UK lead talks transforming the post-purchase journey from reactive to proactive
With 84% of shoppers likely to abandon their basket due to poor delivery options, retailers need to ensure there is convenience and choice in the final part of the shopping journey.
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AnalysisThe talking points from Baldock’s last set of results as Currys boss
Currys reported a 6% increase in group revenue to £9.3bn in the year to May 2026, with group adjusted profits rising 18% to £191m
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NewsLidl expands its ‘Lidl & Go’ trial to more stores
Lidl is expanding its Lidl & Go self-scanning trial to more stores across the country, after receiving positive feedback from customers who used it in the initial seven-store rollout.
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NewsCo-op sees triple-digit in-store sales rise from new data partnership
Convenience retailer Co-op has recorded a triple-digit surge in in-store sales as a result of a new partnership with LiveRamp and Google, Retail Week can reveal.
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InterviewQ&A: Estée Lauder Companies SVP on the innovations driving the business
Global beauty behemoth Estée Lauder Companies has been focusing on tech and innovation in recent years, including tech partnerships, leveraging data and generative AI, and introducing experiential tools for customers.
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NewsNew Look rolls out AI tools for design and buying teams
New Look has introduced a series of AI-powered tools for its buying and design teams to accelerate product development as the latest step of its digital transformation strategy.
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AnalysisPrime Day 2026: How AI impacted Amazon and wider online retail
AI tools and assistants are now driving sales. We take a look at how this is affected this year’s Prime Day and online retail more widely.
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NewsPinterest launches new international shopping product suite for retailers
Pinterest has launched new international shopping tools for retailers, aimed at connecting catalogues to “market-specific experiences”, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsApple hikes MacBook and iPad prices by 20%
Apple has said chip shortages mean it needs to increase the prices of MacBooks and iPads by around 20%, with Microsoft-owned Xbox also recently announcing prices of its console would increase.
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NewsShareholders put pressure on Ocado board to oust founder Steiner
Further pressure has been heaped on Ocado’s board to find a new chief executive to replace founder Tim Steiner, with shareholders pushing for his removal, according to reports.
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AnalysisThe highlights from Retail Week’s Digital Transformation Summit
Despite the heatwave sweeping the UK, many across the retail industry gathered in London this morning (June 25) for Retail Week’s Digital Transformation Summit.
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AnalysisRevealed: The UK’s top 10 ecommerce retailers of 2026
In today’s fiercely competitive climate, it takes innovation and smart investments for retailers to really win online.
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Report StoreThe UK’s Top Ecommerce Retailers
Discover 10 of the UK’s top ecommerce retailers and how they’re leveraging data.
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Chart of the WeekChart of the Week: How Amazon’s capex compares to all retailers in the FTSE 350
Amazon’s capex totalled $132bn in its last financial year. Put all of the spending of major UK retail businesses together, and you don’t come close to that.
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AnalysisPartnership update: B&Q, John Lewis, and Tesco join retail media pilot, M&S invests in staff safety, and more
Welcome to the Solutions Spotlight partnership update: Retail Week’s round-up of the latest innovative technology and supply chain tie-ups in retail.
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NewsJD.com promotional event achieves record number of users placing orders
Chinese retail juggernaut JD.com has seen a new record in the number of users placing orders this year.
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InterviewQ&A: Relex Solutions VP of product and platform discusses modernising end-to-end solutions for retail
Retailers are looking for ways to improve end-to-end operations, from accurate demand forecasting to inventory optimisation, and better pricing and planning from start to finish. This is where Relex Solutions comes in as a unified native AI-platform aiming to do just that, as well as drive smarter decisions, increased sales and better sustainability.
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Retail VoiceWhy logistics is retail’s competitive edge
Geopolitical disruption, rising customer expectations and omnichannel complexity are transforming logistics into a strategic imperative. Tritax Big Box REIT head of asset management Petrina Austin believes retailers must prioritise infrastructure planning or risk being constrained by outdated systems
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AnalysisWhat impact would the proposed under-16s social media ban have on retail?
Following the prime minister’s announcement yesterday that he would look to implement a ban on those under 16 using social media from next spring, Retail Week looks at which retail categories would be worst affected.