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AnalysisTikTok Shop predicts record breaking Christmas after ‘breakout year’
In a year where TikTok Shop has gone mainstream, with the likes of M&S and Lidl launching on the platform, the live shopping app is gearing up to break all its records this Christmas.
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NewsAmazon to run 12-day Black Friday event
Amazon will run its “Black Friday Week”, an event spanning 12 days of customer deals, in the UK.
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NewsMonsoon Accessorize appoints chief digital officer
Fashion retailer Monsoon Accessorize has recruited a new chief digital officer.
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NewsM&S adds Hugo Boss to its online platform
Marks & Spencer has added Hugo Boss to its ‘Brands at M&S’ online platform as the retail giant continues to strengthen its menswear offer, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsGrocery sales climb but shoppers focus on deals
Supermarket sales rose in October, when consumers prioritised value for money as they scooped up cut-price offers.
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AnalysisCan pureplay retailers survive without stores?
There have been a host of online retailers launching into physical retailing as of late, with fast-fashion giant Shein gearing up to launch concessions across France this month, while Asos opens yet another pop-up ahead of the peak trading period.
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NewsFashion to deliver strongest sales growth of any category this Christmas
Despite the doom and gloom surrounding the economy, clothing sales are likely to deliver the strongest year-on-year growth of any UK retail category, according to new Christmas forecast data.
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NewsAsda expands on-demand delivery partnership with Uber Direct
Grocery giant Asda has announced the expansion of its rapid delivery partnership with Uber Direct, signing a new multi-year preferred partner agreement.
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AnalysisCarlyle: Who is The Very Group’s new owner?
The Barclay family’s ownership of The Very Group officially came to an end today (November 10) as it completed a transaction for global investment firm Carlyle to take over.
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NewsThe Very Group confirms takeover by investment firm
The US private equity giant Carlyle is buying The Very Group, once known as Shop Direct, from previous owners the Barclay family
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Innovation of the WeekUber Eats adds new tech features for last-minute Christmas shopping
Innovation of the Week is a series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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AnalysisRocket-powered pureplays: How three of Britain’s fastest growing online retailers are beating the ecom slowdown
Online retail sales are expected to slow to 3.6% throughout 2025 (Emarketer), but there’s a small cohort of UK pureplays that are posting eye-watering year-on-year growth
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InterviewLive shopping: Bambuser CEO on why the future of ecommerce looks like Netflix
Bambuser’s chief executive speaks to Retail Week about why the future of ecommerce looks more like Netflix than a static catalogue – and why Gen Z’s loneliness might be driving the shift.
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NewsMarks & Spencer strikes European fulfilment deal with Zalando
Marks & Spencer has forged a supply partnership with online fashion platform Zalando in Europe.
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NewsFrance initiates proceedings to suspend Shein
The French government has said it is initiating proceedings to suspend Shein following investigations by prosecutors surrounding childlike sex dolls on its website.
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AnalysisM&S boss Machin on cyber attack recovery, Budget blues and Christmas prospects
Marks & Spencer’s chief executive Stuart Machin warned that Budget concerns are spooking shoppers, but was optimistic about Christmas as he steers the retailer forward after a devastating cyber attack.
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NewsMarks & Spencer ‘regaining momentum’ after cyber attack hits profit
Marks & Spencer is “getting back on track” after a devastating cyber attack sent first-half profits down, but its clothing division is recovering more slowly than its food business.
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AnalysisThe City’s verdict after ABF mulls potential Primark decoupling
After Primark-owner Associated British Foods made the shock announcement this morning that it was weighing up spinning off Primark, Retail Week judges the City’s verdict.
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NewsMarks & Spencer launches on TikTok Shop
Marks & Spencer is piloting the sale of its products through social media giant TikTok.
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AnalysisBudget 2025: Business rates, rateable values and online taxes
With less than a month to go until the next Budget, on November 26, Retail Week will be running analysis all this week, looking at the government’s latest proposals and what they’ll mean – for retailers and consumers.