"The public’s need for support and health and wellness is getting stronger than ever." Holland & Barrett chief executive Anthony Houghton explains how the retailer has been able to achieve its third year of double-digit growth after a few tough years. www.retail-week.com/people/qanda...

🎙️Earlier this week, BRC CEO Helen Dickinson, joined the CEO of the Retail Trust, Chris Brook-Carter at @retailweek.bsky.social X @thegrocer.bsky.social LIVE, to discuss: 🤔The human factor: why growth starts with your workforce Covering: 🖥️ Tech 🧔People 📈Labour 🙂Wellbeing 📜New regs #RWGLIVE26

Hot off the heels of London Fashion Week, Retail Week's Aoife Morgan headed to Manchester to check out the world’s first AI-powered immersive shoppable catwalk from Topshop. www.retail-week.com/fashion/here...

Argos is the first winner of the Digital Capability Index, a new ranking by Retail Week and @thegrocer.bsky.social of 65 leading high street retailers based on how strongly their features match consumer demands Find out more, including how to access the report: www.retail-week.com/technology/a...

Yesterday at LIVE: Retail Week x The Grocer 2026, we heard from the bosses of Asda, Sephora, Morrisons and more, plus the launch of the new Digital Capability Index. www.retail-week.com/analysis/asd...

“I won’t say who it is, but you’ll see a very well-known face fronting a campaign for Topshop. There’s much more to come.” Topshop global marketing director Moses Rashid tells us more about the brand's comeback strategy, including its AI-driven catwalk. www.retail-week.com/fashion/tops...

"The Modella takeover was supposed to herald a new era." TGJones was envisaged as a ‘hub of the high street’ but, as its CEO stands down, there are few signs so far of increased momentum at the retailer, observes George MacDonald. www.retail-week.com/general-merc...

Now in its third year, Retail Week’s Talking Shop report, in partnership with Rotageek, reveals a workforce optimistic about the future yet still grappling with career doubts, communication gaps, and mounting operational pressures. Discover more in our preview. www.retail-week.com/people/exclu...

"There isn’t a retailer that really does what we do here on the continent." Ahead of opening its Amsterdam store, HMV MD Phil Halliday spoke to Retail Week about its European ambitions, live music and what's next in the UK. www.retail-week.com/interviews/q...

The @britishretail.bsky.social's crime report shows that violence and abuse against staff fell last year. However, while the numbers are trending in the right direction, there is still much to do. Here, we show in charts the state of retail crime in the UK. www.retail-week.com/legal-and-re...

The clash between Donald Trump and the Supreme Court over tariffs has only heaped further uncertainty on UK businesses and consumers. Retail Week analyses the fallout and what it means for retail. www.retail-week.com/legal-and-re...

It feels like the number of private equity acquisitions has sped up in the past few years, with some big high street names involved. Your sense is not wrong, and while the numbers are not huge, the reputations of the firms involved definitely are. www.retail-week.com/data/chart-o...

"Like it or not, people who don’t like you or your culture can find a platform." After accusations of ‘toxic’ culture at the Co-op, an inquiry is necessary, if only to provide reassurance in the retailer’s belief that the allegations are wrong. www.retail-week.com/people/the-c...

“We could have opened on a small street as the rent is more affordable, but no one will see you.” French beauty brand Aroma Zone opened its first UK store in Westfield London last year. Retail Week took a tour with MD Penny Grivea to see what it has to offer. www.retail-week.com/stores/store...

It’s undoubtedly been a big year for Topshop, leaning into nostalgia and making bold marketing statements for its big brand revival. But can the beloved fashion brand return to its past heights with the help of its John Lewis tie-up? www.retail-week.com/fashion/can-...

The days of spreadsheets and educated guesswork are numbered. Traditional forecasting methods - slow, manual and heavily reliant on historical data - are rapidly giving way to something far more powerful... www.retail-week.com/technology/f...

"It is easy for retailers to position AI as something for the future. The reality is more urgent." A combination of conscious consumption and AI is changing the rules of retail, says Matt Coode. www.retail-week.com/technology/i...

Retail Week hosted its first Retail Crime and Colleague Safety Summit this week, with speakers from the likes of Primark, Tesco, B&Q, Co-op, BP, Boots, and representatives from the Metropolitan Police. www.retail-week.com/people/five-...

Secondhand marketplaces have been steadily gaining popularity and retailers have been paying attention, with many launching resale platforms to compete. However, new data shows Vinted is now ranked as the third-largest fashion brand in the country. www.retail-week.com/fashion/how-...

"There’s no point in opening stores unless customers want it." We speak to TM Lewin boss Dan Ferris, with the retailer back in growth for the first time since its collapse in 2022 and looking to restore its bricks-and-mortar portfolio. www.retail-week.com/fashion/qand...

“I hope this is coming across, but I’m pretty excited and genuinely confident in the future of the business.” New Dunelm CEO Clo Moriarty explains why she’s “extremely confident in the future of the business”. www.retail-week.com/home-and-diy...

Our chart of the week shows exclusive data that suggests secondhand trading platform Vinted is the third-biggest fashion retailer in the UK by number of customers. www.retail-week.com/fashion/char...

Argos is the latest UK retailer to announce plans for a marketplace. Here, we look at the retailers integrating ecommerce marketplaces into their business models to expand their product ranges, leverage their existing supply chains and drive digital growth. www.retail-week.com/marketplaces...

"Was 2025 as bad as it felt? No. It was simply not the year we all expected. Is 2026 without risk? Absolutely not." Retailers should double down on the basics of value, quality and trust, believes PwC’s Lisa Hooker. www.retail-week.com/opinion/im-o...

“While the scale of Walmart may not be replicated by British companies, they can still take inspiration from it.” It can be dangerous to get carried away with share prices, but Walmart’s ascent is a testament to successful adaptation, says George MacDonald. www.retail-week.com/opinion/walm...

🚨 You can’t say there isn’t a societal problem when 92% of Brits say shoplifting is common, making UK shops appear more vulnerable to crime that literally anywhere else in the world… Fascinating stuff from @retailweek.bsky.social

With the popularity of outlet centres far from waning, Retail Week looks at how they have been performing recently and how they plan to keep up the momentum. www.retail-week.com/stores/outle...

Thanks to exclusive consumer data collected for Retail Week by YouGov, we can lift the lid on what British shoppers really think about shoplifting. www.retail-week.com/stores/the-s...

“It’s a very tough market.” With legacy sports brands beginning to see green shoots in their performance, is a market bounceback on the horizon? www.retail-week.com/sports-and-l...

Marks & Spencer’s use of social media has transformed in recent years and more innovation is planned, says marketing director for fashion, home and beauty, masterbrand and loyalty Sharry Cramond. www.retail-week.com/people/qanda...

In the latest preview of our Digital Capability Index with @thegrocer.bsky.social, we analyse how changes in consumer browsing behaviour are wreaking havoc on visitor numbers to retail ecommerce websites. www.retail-week.com/customer/nea...

“A Saturday job is often the first taste of money earned for time spent working hard.” The retail industry’s longstanding reputation for fostering the careers of young people risks being lost, which is worrying for retailers and society, writes Charlotte Hardie. www.retail-week.com/people/demis...

Not only has UK retail got the worst engagement score of any industry, but people who work in retail are the most likely of any sector to say they plan to leave their job. However, some retailers are bucking the trend... www.retail-week.com/people/ranki...

Check out the latest partnership update, Retail Week’s round-up of the latest innovative technology and supply chain tie-ups in retail, featuring JD Sports, Morrisons, Ikea and more. www.retail-week.com/technology/p...

There were a lot of predictions and research around how customers would use AI over the peak period. Now that a new year is in full swing, Retail Week explores how the UK shopped with AI over Black Friday and Christmas, and if this is set to get bigger in 2026. www.retail-week.com/technology/h...

"The excitement has come back, we're beating all expectations." Tom Joule is entering 2026 with pep in his step. His eponymous brand - a favourite among the middle classes for its town wellies and preppy jumpers - is on track to turn its first profit since 2022. www.retail-week.com/people/inter...

How did Russell & Bromley go from setting a new strategy to calling in administrators in less than a year? And what will happen to the retailer under its new owner, Next? www.retail-week.com/fashion/what...

"If anyone was expecting more gloom today, I’m afraid we can’t provide that because we’re feeling pretty pleased with some strong peak trading and an upgrade in our profit expectations." CEO Alex Baldock explains why Currys is “looking ahead with confidence”. www.retail-week.com/electricals/...

“It’s not just about representing ye old days of Boots, I want to make sure I’m capturing what Boots is doing today.” Boots head of archives Sophie Clapp tells us how the retailer's long history is inspiring its latest innovations. www.retail-week.com/health-and-b...

Brits are a nation of in-store grocery shoppers, but what’s putting people off online deliveries? New research commissioned by Retail Week and @thegrocer.bsky.social explores the reasons. www.retail-week.com/customer/cha...

WHSmith has announced the appointment of turnaround veteran Leo Quinn as its new executive chair. Retail Week analyses what the former Balfour Beatty boss will bring to the business, and what it means for the retailer’s plans. www.retail-week.com/general-merc...

A look ahead to 2026 from BRC CEO, Helen Dickinson, in @retailweek.bsky.social. 📰 'Clarity and partnership must be the theme of 2026' with plenty of new regulations on the horizon. 💬 www.retail-week.com/opinion/what...

New research commissioned by Retail Week and @thegrocer.bsky.social shows that shoppers are sceptical about AI’s role in online grocery shopping, while over half say points and discounts for loyalty card members are what they value the most. www.retail-week.com/technology/d...

Google announced that its virtual try-on tool would be available in the UK in December. Retail Week tried it to see how well it could generate clothing for a full-body image. There were some surprises along the way, but read here to find out our verdict: www.retail-week.com/technology/t...

"What do we want from the government? I would love to say to get out of the way, but that doesn’t seem likely." This will be a year of regulatory change for retailers but hopefully progress, too, writes @britishretail.bsky.social chief executive Helen Dickinson. www.retail-week.com/opinion/what...

A disappointing Christmas marked the end of a tough 2025 for retail - and it’s already clear that many of the headwinds that retail faced in December are still blowing. Retail Week analyses the main themes emerging from Christmas and how they will shape 2026. www.retail-week.com/analysis/gho...

“Weight-loss additives look set to go through another gear soon, as diet-suppressant injections are replaced by tablets.” While supermarkets sold millions of mince pies at Christmas, new behaviour is taking hold, writes Clive Black. www.retail-week.com/opinion/are-...

"Are the only true fans of social media those who reap commercial reward? Many of them, even, will no doubt feel conflicted." Retailers have poured resources into social media strategies but as the mood turns, what will happen if that route to customers closes? www.retail-week.com/opinion/ther...

"The moment you set metrics as targets, you drive lots of very dysfunctional behaviour." Ahead of his must-see session at LIVE 2026, Edited chief retail scientist Michael Ross tells us about the dangers of the wrong metrics and what to really be tracking. www.retail-week.com/technology/k...

With value lifestyle retailer Miniso showing no signs of slowing down, Retail Week spoke with chief operating officer Saad Usman about its best Christmas yet, ambitions for more and better stores, and improving operations. www.retail-week.com/people/qanda...