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Pepco Group brings in advisors to support Poundland transition to new owners
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Former Poundland owner Pepco Group has drafted in an advisory firm to help with the value chains move to new owners.
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Depop appoints new chief executive and rolls out AI photo integration tool
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Fashion resale marketplace Depop has appointed a new chief executive officer following a successful stint as interim boss.
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First Look: The Perfume Shop’s debut luxury boutique store
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The Perfume Shop has opened its first ever boutique concept store, focusing on premium perfume experience.
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Sunny weather drives UK retail sales to fourth consecutive monthly rise
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UK retail sales are estimated to have risen 1.2% in April, marking the fourth straight month of growth and reaching their highest level since July 2021, according to the latest data from the Office...
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Confidence falls as consumers sense ‘stormy conditions ahead’
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The British public is cautious about what's to come when looking at the economy and their personal finances, according to the latest GfK consumer confidence index.
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Store tour: Hotel Chocolat’s new Manchester flagship boxing up the best of the retailer’s physical formats
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Nine months after taking over the top job at Hotel Chocolat from entrepreneurial founder Angus Thirlwell, chief executive Lysa Hardy and her team are building something new.
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Lidl to cut head office jobs as part of growth plans
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Discounter Lidl has today announced a proposal to cut around 70 head office roles to support its expansion plans.
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‘When Walmart bets big on AI, the rest of retail will surely follow’
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Two key hires announced this week show that Walmart is putting AI and front and centre of its business. The Bentonville powerhouse has traditionally led the way in retail, so this could signal the...
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We are delighted to announce Allan Leighton, Executive Chair at Asda, as the first expert speaker in the LIVE 2026 line-up. Keep your eyes peeled for more information on LIVE 2026, taking place on 3rd March, and register your interest today: #RWGLIVE26
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Shop theft figures shoot up to record breaking levels
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UK shoplifting figures hit record high in the last year, prompting fresh calls for action from government and the police from retail leaders.
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Shop theft figures shoot up to break records again
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UK shoplifting figures hit record high in the last year, prompting fresh calls for action from government and the police from retail leaders.
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In pictures: Ikea opens first compact retail park store in former Homebase
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Ikea has opened the first of three new smaller-style stores in Harlow, Essex.
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Boots unveils plans for fragrance-only store
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Health and beauty retailer Boots is to open a new fragrance-only boutique in London this autumn, showcasing exclusive scents and immersive experiences.
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Currys rolls out new AI video tech to enhance customer experience
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Currys is integrating AI video technology into its services operations in a bid to streamline customer experience.
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Wickes sees strong growth as shoppers seek timber and garden fixes
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The DIY and home improvement business saw like-for-like retail revenue growth of 6.4% in the six months ending 28 June, 2025 vs the year before
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River Island at risk of collapse "within weeks" without rescue plan - report
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River Island is set to collapse "within weeks" unless a rescue plan can be agreed with creditors according to a report in the Telegraph.
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Debenhams “close” to refinancing deal with past department store funder
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Debenhams Group is in advanced talks about securing a £175m refinancing package with one of the companies behind the 2003 delisting of the former department store potentially involved, according to a...
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Wickes sees strong growth in H1 as shoppers seek timber and garden fixes
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The DIY and home improvement business saw like-for-like retail revenue growth of 6.4% in the six months ending 28 June, 2025 vs the year before
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Back to basics: how premium homeware retailer Oka is rebuilding after a crisis
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Oka chief executive Mark Saunders and chief customer officer Aalish Yorke-Long speak to Retail Week about digital replatforming, store expansion plans and when to stick to your knitting.
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Store gallery: Halfords’ latest new-look store ‘bridges gap’ between retail and services
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Cycling and motoring accessories specialist Halfords has opened its latest overhauled branch.
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