John Lewis invests in TikTok Shop launch and AI-powered shopping
March 9, 2026 6:17 amJohn Lewis has launched a 90-day TikTok Shop trial in the run-up to Mother’s Day. It is also planning to invest in AI-powered shopping as part... View Article
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Looking ahead to Retail Technology Show
March 9, 2026 4:53 amWhile there are undoubted challenges in the retail sector right now there are still many opportunities for growth and this is increasingly being fuelled by the... View Article
Matalan secures additional £25m funding to support business transformation
March 6, 2026 11:32 amMatalan has secured a commitment for a further £25 million of funding from its core investor group, which includes Invesco, Tresidor, Man Group and Napier Park.... View Article
M&S appoints Frasers Group CCO to new online director role
March 6, 2026 6:15 amM&S has appointed David Clark as its new director of online, omnichannel and partnerships. Clark has been working for the last four years at Frasers Group,... View Article
EE opens latest experiential store in London’s Oxford Street
March 5, 2026 9:48 amEE is bringing its latest experiential store format to London’s West End today. The opening of EE’s Oxford Street Experience Store will be marked by a... View Article
WH Smith reports ‘solid’ first half but warns of Middle East disruption
March 5, 2026 8:09 amWH Smith has reported a “solid” first half performance, with revenue up 5% year-on-year on a constant currency basis. However, the retailer has warned of potential... View Article
Shop price inflation eased in February as retailers cut prices
March 4, 2026 4:20 amShop price inflation eased in February as consumers benefited from strong competition between retailers. According to data from the British Retail Consortium and NeilsenIQ, shop prices... View Article
M&S to invest £70 million in colleague pay
March 3, 2026 12:47 pmM&S is to invest £70 million in colleague pay in the year ahead. From 1 April, pay for UK retail staff will increase by 6.4%, more... View Article
TG Jones owner calls in advisers to develop restructuring plan
March 2, 2026 1:32 pmThe owner of TG Jones has brought in Teneo to develop a restructuring plan aimed at putting the business on a more sustainable footing. Modella Capital... View Article
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