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AnalysisInside Gymshark’s new store which completes ‘triangle of London’
Ahead of Gymshark’s latest store opening, global general manager for wholesale and retail Hannah Mercer talks to Retail Week about the significance of its newest location, plans for ongoing global growth, its heritage, and remaining laser-focused on being a gym brand
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NewsTikTok Shop head of UK says European expansion is a ‘natural step’ for growth
TikTok Shop’s head of UK Jan Wilk told Retail Week that expanding in Europe is a “natural step” in the platform’s growth journey.
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NewsWHSmith sells UK high street business to private equity firm and rebrands to TGJones
WHSmith has made the decision to sell its UK high street business to a private equity firm in a £76m deal as it focuses on becoming a pureplay global travel retailer.
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NewsUniqlo ramps up UK expansion with raft of new store openings
Fashion giant Uniqlo is ramping up its UK expansion as it unveils raft of new openings this year.
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NewsMarks & Spencer launches spring fashion advertising campaign
Marks & Spencer has unveiled a spring advertising campaign to promote its new season’s womenswear.
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NewsNew Look to open a new concept store in major shopping centre
New Look is set to open a new concept store next month in a major UK shopping centre.
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NewsFenwick drafts in restructuring experts as it aims to cut costs
Department store chain Fenwick has called in restructuring experts as it aims to cut costs following several loss-making years.
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NewsScrewfix plans to open raft of new UK and Ireland stores this year
Screwfix is planning to open a raft of new stores across the UK and Ireland by the end of January 2026, including more openings of its new store format.
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NewsDigital wallet payments set to make up majority of UK online spend by 2030
Digital wallets are set to account for 58% of all online spend by 2030, according to Worldpay’s global payments report.
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NewsPrimark unveils latest retail staff pay rise
The rise comes into effect from April 1 and is expected to benefit 28,000 workers.
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NewsIceland pushes further into retail media with new dedicated team
Iceland Foods is planning a big push into retail media and has set up its first-ever in-house team dedicated to the drive.
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AnalysisWhat next for WHSmith’s high street business as ownership race heads into final furlong?
Critics often said that if WHSmith didn’t exist, no one would bother to invent it. Yet, as things stand, there are at least two private equity firms battling it out to acquire the brand, even if it likely won’t come with the name.
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NewsUK shoplifting incidents at corner shops soar to record high
The UK’s shoplifting problem has reached a record high at corner shops, according to the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
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NewsCurrys invests millions in ‘inflation-beating boost’ to colleague pay
Currys has invested £8m in what it calls an “inflation-beating boost” to hourly paid colleagues.
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NewsNew retailer body releases plan for business rates
High Streets UK, a new initiative launched by representatives from British retailers, has laid out a series of policy recommendations in response to the government’s business rates discussion paper, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsPepco ‘actively exploring separation options’ for Poundland
Pepco Group has said it is “actively exploring separation options” for Poundland as it aims to focus on a single format and move away from fast moving consumer goods (FMCG).
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NewsBoots owner Walgreens on the verge of $10bn private equity takeover
US based owner of Boots, Walgreens Boots Alliance, is close to a $10bn takeover by a private equity firm.
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NewsPrimark partners with Pinterest on new homeware collection
Value fashion giant Primark has announced the launch of its first-ever Pinterest-inspired homeware collection.
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InterviewQ&A: Avon chief marketing officer – ‘we need to fish where the fish are’
As Avon continues its mission to modernise, Retail Week spoke to its chief marketing officer, Ozlem Citci, to find out how she is driving an improved omnichannel strategy, getting the word out and the continued importance of empowering women.
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NewsPrimark confirms click-and-collect rollout across all stores
Eighteen stores are launching the service immediately.
