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🇬🇧 'Petrified' publicans call on government for urgent support
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'Petrified' publicans call on government for urgent support
Pub chiefs have used an emergency meeting to call on the government to provide urgent tax relief in order to stave off closures and job losses.
https://www.cityam.com/petrified-publicans-call-on-government-for-urgent-support/
about 4 hours ago
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🇬🇧 UK retail set for slight Christmas boost, says PwC
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UK retail set for slight Christmas boost, says PwC - Retail Gazette
<div class="at-above-post addthis_tool" data-url="https://www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2025/12/uk-retail-set-for-slight-christmas-boost-says-pwc/"></div>Retailers should expect a modest sales…
https://www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2025/12/uk-retail-set-for-slight-christmas-boost-says-pwc/
about 4 hours ago
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🇬🇧 Card Factory lowers profit guidance as low footfall persists
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Card Factory lowers profit guidance as low footfall persists
Card Factory has issued a trading update, revising its profit guidance as low footfall continues.
https://www.retail-week.com/specialist-retailers/card-factory-lowers-profit-guidance-as-low-footfall-persists/7050195.article
about 4 hours ago
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🇬🇧 Pret A Manger appoints UK and Ireland president
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Pret A Manger appoints UK and Ireland president
Pret A Manger has poached Kraft Heinz boss Ross Warnes to be its new UK and Ireland president to lead the company's biggest region through its next phase of growth.
https://www.retail-week.com/specialist-retailers/pret-a-manger-appoints-uk-and-ireland-president/7050197.article
about 4 hours ago
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🇬🇧 Evri to hire 2,500 more workers as expansion continues
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Evri to hire 2,500 more workers as expansion continues
The parcel delivery specialist was bought by US private equity firm Apollo for around £2.7 billion last year.
https://www.standard.co.uk/business/business-news/hermes-bbc-panorama-b1262312.html
about 4 hours ago
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🇬🇧 The warning signs that Britain is heading for recession
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The warning signs that Britain is heading for recession
Labour’s promise to ‘kickstart economic growth’ has resulted in Britain flatlining
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/12/12/the-warning-signs-that-britain-is-heading-for-recession/
about 4 hours ago
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🇬🇧 UK on 'recession watch' as economy contracts amid Budget chaos
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UK on 'recession watch' as economy contracts amid Budget chaos
The UK's latest releases of economic growth data follows a tumultuous road to the Autumn Budget hampering business sentiment.
https://www.cityam.com/uk-economy-shrank-0-1-per-cent-after-budget-chaos/
about 4 hours ago
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🇬🇧 HSBC follows Nationwide with branch pledge in bid to woo customers
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HSBC follows Nationwide with branch pledge in bid to woo customers
HSBC will invest £55.8m into its 327 branches in 2026, a 30 per cent increase on the £42m it spent this year.
https://www.cityam.com/hsbc-follows-nationwide-with-branch-pledge-in-bid-to-woo-customers/
about 4 hours ago
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🇬🇧 WH Smith delays results again after accounting errors
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WH Smith delays results again after accounting errors
The retailer told shareholders the delay would give auditor PwC ‘further time to complete the required audit procedures’.
https://www.standard.co.uk/business/business-news/wh-smith-pwc-deloitte-north-america-b1262260.html
about 4 hours ago
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🇬🇧 Evri recruiting 2,500 new workers
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Evri recruiting 2,500 new workers - Retail Gazette
Evri is taking on 2,500 new UK staff members as it pushes ahead with its expansion.
https://www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2025/12/evri-2500-new-workers/
about 5 hours ago
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🇬🇧 Pret A Manger names UK and Ireland President
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Pret A Manger names UK and Ireland President - Retail Gazette
Sandwich chain Pret A Manger has named Ross Warnes as its new UK and Ireland president..
https://www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2025/12/pret-president/
about 5 hours ago
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🇬🇧 Card Factory issues shock profit warning during peak Christmas period
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Card Factory issues shock profit warning during peak Christmas period
Retailer, which also owns Funky Pigeon, says economic pressure has hit shoppers’ confidence
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/dec/12/card-factory-issues-shock-profit-warning-during-peak-christmas-period
about 5 hours ago
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🇬🇧 The small fixes you can do to save time and money on your Christmas dinner
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The small fixes you can do to save time and money on your Christmas dinner
With a few tweaks and a little forward planning, the festive kitchen might just feel a little calmer and a lot more efficient this Christmas
https://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/christmas-diy-save-money-b1262120.html
about 6 hours ago
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🇬🇧 Publicans ‘petrified’ over closures and job cuts after Budget tax increases
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Publicans ‘petrified’ over closures and job cuts after Budget tax increases
Industry bosses are calling for urgent tax relief after holding an emergency meeting on Wednesday.
https://www.standard.co.uk/business/business-news/budget-government-prime-minister-british-london-b1262231.html
about 6 hours ago
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🇬🇧 WHSmith delays results again to give auditor PwC more time
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WHSmith delays results again to give auditor PwC more time
Retailer has been hit by accounting errors that led to resignation of chief executive last month
https://www.ft.com/content/9b06bd24-5494-41ce-92c7-21baca8b8dab
about 6 hours ago
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🇬🇧 UK consumers set to spend nearly £25bn over Christmas
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UK consumers set to spend nearly £25bn over Christmas
UK consumers are set to spend £24.6bn on presents, food, and festivities over the Christmas period this year, according to PwC's latest festive predictions survey.
https://www.retail-week.com/customer/uk-consumers-set-to-spend-nearly-25bn-over-christmas/7050191.article
about 7 hours ago
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🇬🇧 Card Factory cuts profit forecast
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Card Factory cuts profit forecast - Retail Gazette
Card Factory has lowered its profit forecast as it highlighted weak consumer confidence and soft high street footfall.
https://www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2025/12/card-factory-profit-forecast/
about 7 hours ago
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🇬🇧 Jamie Oliver 'cutting jobs' ahead of restaurant chain's return
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Jamie Oliver 'cutting jobs' ahead of restaurant chain's return
A part of Jamie Oliver's business empire has cut a firth of its workforce, according to reports, as he plans a return to the high street.
https://www.cityam.com/jamie-oliver-cutting-jobs-ahead-of-restaurant-chains-return/
about 7 hours ago
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🇬🇧 Met chief: Shops must do more to stop shoplifting
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Met chief: Shops must do more to stop shoplifting
Citing corrupt security and retailers refusing to share CCTV, Sir Mark Rowley says stores ‘need to step up’
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/12/12/copy-of-met-chief-rowley-shops-must-do-more-stop-shoplifting/
about 8 hours ago
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🇬🇧 Households ‘plan to cut Christmas spending compared with last year’
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Households ‘plan to cut Christmas spending compared with last year’
One in four people who are borrowing to pay for Christmas think it could take up to a year to clear their debt, Yorkshire Building Society said.
https://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/yorkshire-building-society-households-b1262316.html
about 8 hours ago
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🇬🇧 Evri to recruit over 2,000 roles as parcel demand continues
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Evri to recruit over 2,000 roles as parcel demand continues
Evri is undergoing a huge recruitment drive across the UK as demand for parcels continues.
https://www.retail-week.com/supply-chain/evri-to-recruit-over-2000-roles-as-parcel-demand-continues/7050198.article
about 8 hours ago
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🇬🇧 Shoppers turning to alternative payments such as buy now pay later – BRC report
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Shoppers turning to alternative payments such as buy now pay later – BRC report
The report suggested that interest rates charged on credit cards could be pushing some consumers towards other payment methods.
https://www.standard.co.uk/business/money/financial-conduct-authority-uk-finance-retailers-credit-cards-money-b1262236.html
about 9 hours ago
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🇬🇧 Profit warning at Card Factory amid weak consumer confidence
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Profit warning at Card Factory amid weak consumer confidence
The retail chain said it expects adjusted pre-tax profit of between £55 million and £60 million for the year unless trading improves significantly.
https://www.standard.co.uk/business/business-news/card-factory-republic-of-ireland-north-america-wh-smith-b1262251.html
about 9 hours ago
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🇺🇸 Creditors object to Schottenstein bid for bankrupt Value City Furniture owner
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Creditors object to Schottenstein bid for bankrupt Value City Furniture owner
The bid for American Signature Inc. contemplates a liquidation and is bad for unsecured creditors, according to objections.
http://www.retaildive.com/news/american-signature-inc-bankruptcy-creditors-object-stalking-horse-bidder-schottenstein-family/807645/
about 19 hours ago
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🇺🇸 Pet Supplies Plus releases first mobile app
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Pet Supplies Plus releases first mobile app
The app offers rewards access, push notifications and biometric login capabilities, as the retailer tries to create a more intuitive shopping experience.
http://www.retaildive.com/news/pet-supplies-plus-releases-first-mobile-app/807274/
about 19 hours ago
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🇺🇸 ‘The next protein’: Fiber is shaping up to be the latest grocery obsession
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‘The next protein’: Fiber is shaping up to be the latest grocery obsession
As consumers find their next grocery obsession in fiber, food and beverage companies are racing to keep up with the trend.
http://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/12/fibermaxxing-high-fiber-foods-pepsi-nestle-olipop.html
about 20 hours ago
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🇺🇸 Trump says U.S. prices are "coming down tremendously." Here's what the data shows.
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Trump says U.S. prices are "coming down tremendously." Here's what the data shows.
President Trump says he's winning the war against inflation. But a look at prices around the U.S. shows why many Americans still feel financially squeezed.
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-speech-affordability-fact-check-inflation-data/
about 20 hours ago
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🇺🇸 AI shopping could drive $263 billion in holiday sales. Walmart and Target are racing to get in
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AI shopping could drive $263 billion in holiday sales. Walmart and Target are racing to get in
Consumers are turning to AI chatbots like ChatGPT for gift discovery, reviews and price matching, potentially driving billions in sales this holiday season.
http://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/12/ai-chatgpt-holiday-shopping-sales-walmart-target.html
about 20 hours ago
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🇺🇸 Lululemon Athletica CEO to step down
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Lululemon Athletica CEO to step down | CNN Business
Lululemon Athletica said on Thursday that its CEO, Calvin McDonald, will step down in January, after about seven years at the helm as the yogawear maker navigates a challenging consumer environment…
http://www.cnn.com/2025/12/11/business/lululemon-athletica-ceo-to-step-down
about 21 hours ago
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🇬🇧 Supermarkets begin talks on taking over national food safety data
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Supermarkets begin talks on taking over national food safety data
The government last month gave the go-ahead for a new national system to take over running of the 'Scores on the Doors' food hygiene ratings scheme
https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/supermarkets-begin-talks-on-taking-over-national-food-safety-data/712933.article
1 day ago
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🇬🇧 River Island shutters further stores
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River Island shutters further stores
River Island's Brighton, Bromley and Great Yarmouth stores have shuttered for good, with Altrincham slated for closure in January, Drapers can reveal.
https://www.drapersonline.com/news/river-island-shutters-further-stores
1 day ago
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🇬🇧 Morrisons to roll out Amazon return lockers to 350 stores
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Morrisons to roll out Amazon return lockers to 350 stores
Morrisons aims to complete the rollout by early 2026 as it continues expanding its in-store services offer
https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/morrisons-to-roll-out-amazon-return-lockers-to-350-stores/712998.article
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🇬🇧 Fanatics to open dedicated Verstappen store
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Fanatics to open dedicated Verstappen store
Sports merchandise specialist Fanatics is to launch an online shop with F1 world champion Max Verstappen - the first time it has teamed up with an "active athlete".
https://www.retail-week.com/sports-and-leisure/fanatics-to-open-dedicated-verstappen-store/7050192.article
1 day ago
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🇬🇧 Sainsbury’s backs Fairtrade call for new tea supply regulations
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Sainsbury’s backs Fairtrade call for new tea supply regulations - Retail Gazette
<div class="at-above-post addthis_tool" data-url="https://www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2025/12/sainsburys-backs-fairtrade-call-for-new-tea-supply-regulations/"></div>Sainsbury’s has thrown its…
https://www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2025/12/sainsburys-backs-fairtrade-call-for-new-tea-supply-regulations/
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🇬🇧 Inside Jigsaw's design puzzle
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Inside Jigsaw's design puzzle
Jigsaw design director Julia Reimann reveals her predictions for 2026 and shares how she keeps the British heritage brand relevant in the competitive womenswear market.
https://www.drapersonline.com/people/my-fashion-life/jigsaw-my-fashion-life-inside-jigsaws-design-puzzle
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🇬🇧 River Island to close 33 stores
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River Island to close 33 stores - Retail Gazette
<div class="at-above-post addthis_tool" data-url="https://www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2025/12/river-island-to-close-33-stores/"></div>High Street fashion brand River Island will close 33 stores…
https://www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2025/12/river-island-to-close-33-stores/
1 day ago
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🇬🇧 John Lewis opens new hospitality destinations in time for Christmas
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John Lewis opens new hospitality destinations in time for Christmas
Department store group John Lewis is upping the ante in hospitality ahead of Christmas, following strong sales growth.
https://www.retail-week.com/department-stores/john-lewis-opens-new-hospitality-destinations-in-time-for-christmas/7050189.article
1 day ago
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🇬🇧 Caffè Nero delivers record UK sales driven by demand for matcha
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Caffè Nero delivers record UK sales driven by demand for matcha
From June to November 2025, UK sales rose 7% to £185.4m
https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/caffe-nero-delivers-record-uk-sales-driven-by-demand-for-matcha/713010.article
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🇬🇧 Frasers Group confirms Matches relaunch
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Frasers Group confirms Matches relaunch
Frasers Group is set to relaunch Matches next year, two years after it placed the luxury brands platform into administration.
https://www.retail-week.com/fashion/frasers-group-confirms-matches-relaunch/7050182.article
1 day ago
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🇬🇧 Budget added to consumer caution, says RSM UK
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Data: Budget added to consumer caution, says RSM UK - Retail Gazette
<div class="at-above-post addthis_tool" data-url="https://www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2025/12/data-budget-added-to-consumer-caution-says-rsm-uk/"></div>Last month’s budget (on 26 November) gave…
https://www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2025/12/data-budget-added-to-consumer-caution-says-rsm-uk/
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🇬🇧 Universal Music Group to open record shop in London
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Universal Music Group to open record shop in London
Universal Music Group (UMG) is set to open its own record shop in London next week, which aims to bring fans "closer than ever before to the artists they love".
https://www.retail-week.com/stores-and-property/universal-music-group-to-open-record-shop-in-london/7050193.article
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🇬🇧 Pret to pay compensation to family of Celia Marsh after fatal allergic reaction
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Pret to pay compensation to family of Celia Marsh after fatal allergic reaction
Celia Marsh died in December 2017 after eating a Pret flatbread that had been labelled as vegan but was later found to contain traces of dairy
https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/pret-to-pay-compensation-to-family-of-celia-marsh-after-fatal-allergic-reaction/712942.article
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🇺🇸 New owner taps CEO for Office Depot, OfficeMax
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New owner taps CEO for Office Depot, OfficeMax
Private equity firm Atlas Holdings on Wednesday completed its $1 billion acquisition of the struggling office supplies and services company.
https://www.retaildive.com/news/atlas-acquisition-office-depot-officemax-closes-taps-ceo/807650/
2 days ago
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🇺🇸 Chewy CEO talks strategy for the 'emotive' pet business after earnings beat
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Chewy CEO talks strategy for the 'emotive' pet business after earnings beat
Chewy CEO Sumit Singh reviewed the online pet supply retailer's most recent quarter in a Wednesday interview with CNBC's Jim Cramer.
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/10/chewy-ceo-strategy-pet-category.html
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🇬🇧 ProCook trims losses and makes ‘strong’ start to Christmas trading
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ProCook trims losses and makes ‘strong’ start to Christmas trading
ProCook said it has "significantly outperformed the market" as it trimmed its half-year losses and reported a "strong" start to Christmas trading.
http://www.retail-week.com/specialist-retailers/procook-trims-losses-and-makes-strong-start-to-christmas-trading/7050181.article
2 days ago
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🇬🇧 William Hill owner Evoke explores sale after Budget tax hit
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William Hill owner Evoke explores sale after Budget tax hit
Shares in London-listed gambling group jump after it launches strategic review
http://www.ft.com/content/3727b358-567d-466c-97e6-621c73cc06cb
2 days ago
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🇬🇧 Morrisons launches 350 Amazon return kiosks across stores
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Morrisons launches 350 Amazon return kiosks across stores - Retail Gazette
Morrisons has expanded its collaboration with Amazon by introducing 350 of the ecommerce giant’s return kiosks across its UK stores.
http://www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2025/12/morrisons-amazon-kiosks/
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🇬🇧 AI is set to dominate retail in the next decade
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AI is set to dominate retail in the next decade
McKinsey has found the number of adverts for jobs vulnerable to AI's impact is down 38 per cent compared to three years ago.
http://www.cityam.com/ai-is-set-to-dominate-retail-in-the-next-decade/
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🇬🇧 Asda only supermarket to see sales slide ahead of Christmas
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Asda only supermarket to see sales slide ahead of Christmas
Asda was the only major supermarket to see its sales fall ahead of the crucial Christmas trading period.
http://www.retail-week.com/grocery/asda-only-supermarket-to-see-sales-slide-ahead-of-christmas/7050173.article
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🇬🇧 Topshop confirms return to Australia
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Topshop confirms return to Australia
Topshop has confirmed it will return to the Australian market next year under an exclusive partnership with department store chain Myer.
http://www.retail-week.com/fashion/topshop-confirms-return-to-australia/7050185.article
2 days ago
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