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GalleryOasis store debuts in Manchester ahead of reunion tour
The first Oasis store dedicated to the band’s merchandise ahead of their highly anticipated sell-out tour has opened in Manchester
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NewsUK retail sales suffer largest monthly fall in 18 months
May saw a drop in retail sales volumes across the UK, making it the largest fall in nearly 18 months, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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NewsAsos becomes latest retailer to close accounts with high returns rate
Asos has closed some accounts from customers who have a high returns rate, becoming the latest retailer to take action on frequent returners.
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NewsRefy sales rocket following scaling of operations and market expansion
UK-founded beauty brand Refy has seen its sales and profit increase after a year of “phenomenal growth” in scaling operations and expanding to new markets.
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NewsWaitrose to open first new full-line supermarket in seven years
Waitrose has announced it is set to open its first new full-line supermarket in seven years in North Bristol in 2027.
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GalleryRefined and reimagined: The Cotswold Company’s ‘Gentle Renovation’ in Knutsford
The Cotswold Co has converted a former bank into its latest showroom in Knutsford.
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NewsFortnum & Mason eyes UK stores outside of London
Fortnum & Mason is considering opening UK stores outside of London for the first time in its three-century history.
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NewsInditex looking to bring Lefties brand to UK
Fashion giant Inditex is eyeing new store locations for the expansion of its Lefties brand in the UK, according to reports.
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NewsPrimark confirms opening of first standalone home store in England
Value fashion giant Primark has confirmed plans to open its debut standalone home store in Great Britain this summer.
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NewsFormer Rituals MD takes on leadership role at French beauty retailer
The former managing director of Rituals has taken on a new leadership role at a French beauty retailer as it plans to enter the UK market, Retail Week can reveal.
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DataIn charts: Exclusive research reveals the biggest consumer trends in 2025
New consumer research reveals how shoppers across Europe’s biggest markets want to buy, and what retailers must do to deliver.
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NewsWHSmith ‘well positioned’ for summer peak as sales increase across travel
Global travel retailer WHSmith said it is “well positioned” for its peak summer period as travel sales continue to increase.
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NewsTesco to trial shorter opening hours in some stores
Supermarket giant Tesco is set to shorten its opening hours in certain Express branches across the UK.
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AnalysisWeird Fish: How the British fashion and lifestyle brand is reeling in customers and powering growth
As Cornish fashion retailer Weird Fish continues on its growth direction, Retail Week explores the brand’s journey to date, the evolution of its offer, and how it is standing out from the crowd in a competitive fashion and lifestyle market.
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NewsAldi to bolster store estate in time for summer
Supermarket giant Aldi is set to bolster its store estate in time for summer with new openings and upgrades.
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NewsDr Martens poaches Adidas exec as new chief brand officer
Footwear specialist Dr Martens has announced the appointment of a new chief brand officer.
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NewsTrump’s worldwide tariffs blocked by US federal court
Global tariffs introduced by US president Donald Trump have been ruled unlawful and have been blocked by a US federal court.
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NewsWeird Fish sales and profits ‘exceed expectations’ in first quarter
Sales and profits at Weird Fish surged during the first quarter, “exceeding trading expectations” amid the British fashion retailer’s ongoing growth strategy.
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NewsEE opens ‘exciting’ experiential store in East Midlands
EE has opened the doors to its newest experience store, making its East Midlands debut.
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Opinion‘I visited Sephora’s new Liverpool store and I finally get the hype’
A few weeks ago, I received an invitation to attend the VIP launch of Sephora’s eighth UK store in Liverpool.