All Regions of UK & Ireland articles
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NewsLidl increases investment in British made food to £21bn
Discounter Lidl says it is “on track” to increase its investment in British food to £21bn by the end of the year, exceeding its original five-year target by 40%.
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NewsWHSmith chief executive sees ‘exciting opportunities’ in American airports and UK hospitals
WHSmith chief executive Carl Cowling said he sees “exciting opportunities” for growth across North American airports and UK hospitals, following the retailer’s preliminary results for the year to August 31.
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NewsThe Range owner completes acquisition of Homebase
CDS Superstores, the owner of The Range and Wilko, has completed its acquisition of Homebase’s brand name, intellectual property, and up to 70 of its UK stores.
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NewsM&S expands beauty takeback scheme to 100 stores across the UK
M&S has expanded its beauty takeback scheme to an additional 60 stores in the UK in its latest push for circularity and sustainability.
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NewsOver half of UK adults have bought a second-hand item online in the past year
Orders from second-hand platforms have seen an “explosive growth”, according to delivery firm Evri’s UK ecommerce pulse report.
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NewsGarmin has opened its first-ever UK store
Exclusive: Wearable tech brand Garmin has opened its first-ever store in the UK as part of its commitment to its “growing base” of active-lifestyle customers, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsPrimark brings £1.5bn boost to UK high streets, report finds
For every £10 spent at a UK Primark store a further £3.60 is spent in other stores, restaurants and cafes, boosting high street spend by £1.5bn a year, according to a new report.
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NewsGlobal marketplace AliExpress launches Singles Day shopping event in the UK
Alibaba-owned global marketplace AliExpress is launching its Singles Day event in the UK from November 8 to November 18 with exclusive deals on offer.
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NewsProCook aims to open 10 stores a year
Specialist kitchenware retailer ProCook is planning to open 10 stores per year and is considering adding experiential elements to future sites, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisHarvey Norman: The retailing thunder from down under hoping to replicate its success in the UK
Australian retailer Harvey Norman may have only landed in England in October, but it’s a brand known to millions down under.
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NewsAldi to open 11 new stores in time for crucial Christmas trading period
Aldi is set to open 11 new stores across the UK between now and Christmas, with a further 15 existing stores undergoing refurbishments to enhance the customer experience during the crucial festive period.
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NewsShop thefts are accompanied by ‘unprecedented levels of violence’, finds inquiry
Shop thefts are going beyond individualised offences to ‘relentless, large-scale, organised operations’ partnered with ‘unprecedented levels of violence’, finds government inquiry.
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NewsTurkish children’s retailer Ebebek is opening its first three UK stores in 2025
Exclusive: Turkish children’s retailer Ebebek is making its UK bricks-and-mortar debut in 2025 with the opening of three stores, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsJigsaw sales have risen but profits fell in ‘disappointing’ year
Fashion retailer Jigsaw’s sales have risen during the full year as its store estate continues to thrive despite declining profits.
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NewsDeichmann has posted ‘strong’ sales growth as it continues UK store expansion
Footwear retailer Deichmann has reported “strong” sales growth in the UK for the 2023 financial year as it plans to expand its UK store footprint.
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NewsMajestic Wine has launched a rapid delivery partnership with Just Eat
Majestic Wine has launched a rapid delivery partnership with Just Eat allowing customers to order beers, wines, and spirits in as little as 30 minutes.
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NewsSix UK start-ups picked for Amazon Sustainability Accelerator programme
The Amazon Sustainability Accelerator has picked six UK businesses to join its scheme and reach a new generation of environmentally conscious customers.
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NewsTurkish children’s retailer Ebebek to open its first ever UK store
Exclusive: Ebebek, the Turkish retailer specialising in baby, children and family products is opening its first-ever UK store in North London, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsAmazon has expanded its same-day delivery service to 80 UK towns and cities
Pureplay giant Amazon has expanded its same-day delivery service to more than 80 towns and cities across the UK.
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NewsPoundland has launched its rewards app across the UK as part of £20m investment
Value retailer Poundland is rolling out its rewards app in-store and online across the UK alongside a £20m investment.