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FeatureCybersiege: are retailers sitting ducks?
Days without sleep as cybersecurity teams scoured systems. Store colleagues forced to work in ways they hadn’t for 30 years, clocking up extra hours “to keep the show on the road.” Online orders halted for weeks. So, what’s going on? Why is retail such a target? And what can the sector do to fend off future attacks?
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Innovation of the WeekOpenAI launches ChatGPT agent that can order online groceries
Innovation of the Week is a series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team. Every week, we bring you new ideas and case studies across consumer, technology, sustainability, economy, policy and industry.
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NewsTop UK retailers exposed to cyber vulnerabilities reaches 80%
Across the UK’s top 50 retailers, 80% are now exposed to at least one form of critical cyber vulnerability, Retail Week can reveal
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Opinion‘Despite the demise of many department stores, the format remains relevant’
A traditional, well-run department store with its range of categories, products and services is a model consumers love, argues retail analyst and consultant Maureen Hinton
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InterviewQ&A: Bleach London founder on 15 years of growth, innovation and breaking new ground
Hair dye brand and salon chain Bleach London has been going from strength to strength since it was first launched in 2010
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NewsPepco Group brings in advisers to support Poundland transition to new owners
Former Poundland owner Pepco Group has drafted in an advisory firm to help with the value chain’s move to new owners.
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NewsDepop appoints new chief executive and rolls out AI photo integration tool
Fashion resale marketplace Depop has appointed a new chief executive officer following a successful stint as interim boss.
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GalleryFirst look: The Perfume Shop’s debut luxury boutique store
The Perfume Shop has opened its first boutique concept store, focusing on a premium perfume experience
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NewsSunny weather drives UK retail sales to fourth consecutive monthly rise
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.
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NewsConfidence falls as consumers sense ‘stormy conditions ahead’
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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AnalysisStore tour: Hotel Chocolat’s new flagship boxing up the best of the retailer’s physical formats
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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NewsLidl to cut head office jobs as part of growth plans
Discounter Lidl has today announced a proposal to cut around 70 head office roles to support its expansion plans.
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Opinion‘When Walmart bets big on AI, the rest of retail will surely follow’
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 shape of things to come, observes George MacDonald
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NewsShop theft figures shoot up to record-breaking levels
UK shoplifting figures hit a record high in the last year, prompting fresh calls for action from the government and the police from retail leaders.
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GalleryIn pictures: Ikea opens first compact retail park store in former Homebase
Ikea has opened the first of three new smaller-style stores in Harlow, Essex.
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NewsBoots unveils plans for fragrance-only store
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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NewsCurrys rolls out new AI video tech to enhance customer experience
Currys is integrating AI video technology into its services operations in a bid to streamline customer experience.
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NewsRiver Island at risk of collapse “within weeks” without rescue plan - report
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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NewsDebenhams “close” to refinancing deal with past department store funder
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 Sky News report.
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NewsWickes sees strong growth as shoppers seek timber and garden fixes
The DIY and home improvement business saw like-for-like retail revenue growth of 6.4% in the six months ending June 28, 2025 vs the year before