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	<title>Manhattan Associates announces Editions™ for its industry-leading solutions, making them accessible at every stage of growth</title>
	<description><![CDATA[New offering gives commercial and growing enterprises the right-sized path to start their journey with Manhattan, and scale on the same platform as their business grows&hellip;]]></description>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:13:08 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>M&#038;S kicks off recruitment drive for new automated distribution centre</title>
	<description><![CDATA[M&amp;S has started recruiting for the first wave of jobs at its new fully automated fashion distribution centre in Lichfield. Due to open next year, the&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/fashion/ms-kicks-off-recruitment-drive-for-new-automated-distribution-centre-28-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:15:42 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Conversation with&#8230; Sham Aziz, head of customer experience at Gymshark</title>
	<description><![CDATA[From a North London call centre to leading customer experience at Gymshark, Aziz reflects on the people who believed in him, the lessons learnt along the&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/fashion/conversation-with-sham-aziz-head-of-customer-experience-at-gymshark-28-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:08:12 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Tesco targets health-conscious shoppers with new nutrient-packed meal range</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Tesco has launched a new range of meals designed to deliver a meaningful nutritional profile. Created with nutritionists and chefs, the Plentifuel meals will include protein,&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/grocer/tesco-targets-health-conscious-shoppers-with-new-nutrient-packed-meal-range-28-10-2026/</link>
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	<title>UGC driven purchases can boost retail sales this Christmas, says Bazaarvoice</title>
	<description><![CDATA[September’s slowdown in UK retail sales, as outlined in the latest ONS data, was triggered by a slump in non-food stores and online spending, where volumes&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/retail-solutions/ugc-driven-purchases-can-boost-retail-sales-this-christmas-says-bazaarvoice-28-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:32:10 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>7 days to go: 7 reasons why you should attend The International Running Expo</title>
	<description><![CDATA[7 days to go: 7 reasons why you should attend The International Running Expo Europe’s dedicated business event for the running industry returns to RAI Amsterdam&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/retail-solutions/7-days-to-go-7-reasons-why-you-should-attend-the-international-running-expo-28-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:25:39 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>BRC urges Budget action as 83% of Brits fear rising food prices</title>
	<description><![CDATA[More than eight in ten Brits are concerned about rising food prices ahead of today’s Budget, according to new Opinium polling commissioned by the British Retail&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/general-merchandise/brc-urges-budget-action-as-83-of-brits-fear-rising-food-prices-28-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:22:42 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Shoe Zone swings to loss as sales fall amid weak consumer confidence</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Shoe Zone’s revenue declined by 4.5% to £142.4 million in the 53 week to 3 October which it attributed to trading from 18 fewer stores and&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/fashion/shoe-zone-swings-to-loss-as-sales-fall-amid-weak-consumer-confidence-28-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 07:55:51 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>JD Sports steps up fight against youth unemployment with new career support package</title>
	<description><![CDATA[JD Sports has announced a new package of career support to help young people develop work skills, build confidence and take their first steps into employment.&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/fashion/jd-sports-steps-up-fight-against-youth-unemployment-with-new-career-support-package-28-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 07:08:46 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Revolution Beauty losses narrow as EBITDA returns to profit</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Revolution Beauty has said its turnaround is firmly on track after its losses narrowed and EBITDA returned to profit. The period covered the first six months&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/health-and-beauty/revolution-beauty-losses-narrow-as-ebitda-returns-to-profit-28-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 07:05:31 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Lindt to open third Scottish store on Glasgow’s Buchanan Street</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Lindt is to open its third chocolate shop in Scotland on Buchanan Street in Glasgow, following previous launches in Livingston and Caledonia. It will also be&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/grocer/lindt-to-open-third-scottish-store-on-glasgows-buchanan-street-28-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:43:52 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Fashion Think Tank: The new growth equation for fashion</title>
	<description><![CDATA[It is tempting to answer that question through the usual language of fashion: the next market, the next customer, the next store, the next channel, the&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/fashion/the-new-growth-equation-27-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:55:36 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Silvia Fresno Monfort: Trust must underpin payments innovation</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Payments innovation must serve a clear purpose: making life easier for customers without compromising security or trust. For Silvia Fresno Monfort, head of enterprise marketing at&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/retail-solutions/silvia-fresno-monfort-trust-must-underpin-payments-innovation-27-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:57:02 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Conversation with&#8230; Vish Talreja of Papa Johns</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Vish Talreja has joined Papa Johns as director of property and development, taking charge of growing the pizza brand’s estate of more than 450 restaurants. As&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/food-and-drink/conversation-with-vish-talreja-of-papa-johns-27-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:57:49 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Magnet promotes James Cheetham to store operations director</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Magnet has promoted James Cheetham to the role of store operations director to lead the next phase of its retail transformation. The kitchen brand is also&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/home-and-diy/magnet-promotes-james-cheetham-to-store-operations-director-27-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:48:45 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>BRC warns shop prices will keep rising unless Chancellor cuts retailer costs</title>
	<description><![CDATA[The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned the Chancellor John Healey ahead of the Budget announcement that UK shop prices will continue to rise if the&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/general-merchandise/brc-warns-shop-prices-will-keep-rising-unless-chancellor-cuts-retailer-costs-27-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:14:39 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Burberry to transform London flagship into Burberry House</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Burberry has announced plans to transform its London flagship store into Burberry House, a new concept designed to go beyond traditional retail. As well as showcasing&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/fashion/burberry-to-transform-london-flagship-into-burberry-house-27-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:51:41 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Lowe Alpine brand sold to ATG, with relaunch planned for UK and Europe</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Lowe Alpine&#8217;s brand intellectual property has been acquired by ATG Brands &amp; Data (ATG) from Equip Outdoor Technologies. The sale has included the trademark, logo and&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/fashion/lowe-alpine-brand-sold-to-atg-with-relaunch-planned-for-uk-and-europe-27-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:49:01 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>WHSmith rolls out x-hoppers to 300+ stores after pilot lifts sales by up to +22% in key categories</title>
	<description><![CDATA[x-hoppers, the smart, AI-powered retail communication platform from Wildix, has announced a new partnership with WHSmith following a successful pilot. The retailer is rolling out the&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/retail-solutions/whsmith-rolls-out-x-hoppers-to-300-stores-after-pilot-lifts-sales-by-up-to-22-in-key-categories-27-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:28:21 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Our Coop trading profit holds at £4.5m after merger</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Our Coop has published its interim report for the first half of FY27, the first since the new society was formed in January. Gross sales increased&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/grocer/our-coop-trading-profit-holds-at-4-5m-after-merger-27-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:24:39 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Blue Diamond Garden Centres sales jump 12.5% to £216m</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Blue Diamond Garden Centres has increased its first half sales by 12.5% to £216 million, with like-for-like sales up 1.6%, despite the impact of this summer’s&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/home-and-diy/blue-diamond-garden-centres-sales-jump-12-5-to-216m-27-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 06:45:51 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Debenhams Group to create 1,200 jobs with Burnley distribution return</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Debenhams Group is expected to create around 1,200 jobs by moving its fulfilment operations back to Burnley. The group will make the move through a new&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/fashion/debenhams-group-to-create-1200-jobs-with-burnley-distribution-return-26-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 08:24:59 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Poltronesofà expands south coast presence with new Poole store</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Poltronesofà has expanded its presence on the south coast with the opening of a new store at Poole&#8217;s Wessex Gate Retail Park. The Italian brand’s new&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/home-and-diy/poltronesofa-expands-south-coast-presence-with-new-poole-store-26-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 08:24:40 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Calvin Klein hires Lacoste’s Ayub Mohamed as chief product officer</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Calvin Klein has hired Ayub Mohamed as chief product officer, with effect from 25 January. Mohamed has spent the last two and a half years at&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/fashion/calvin-klein-hires-lacostes-ayub-mohamed-as-chief-product-officer-26-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 06:45:39 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>The €2 you’re not getting back: the EU handling fee and Black Friday returns</title>
	<description><![CDATA[By Frida Wikingsson, Product Manager, nShift From November 2026, the EU charges a €2 handling fee per item on orders shipped to EU consumers from outside&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/retail-solutions/the-e2-youre-not-getting-back-the-eu-handling-fee-and-black-friday-returns-26-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>PUMA appoints Arne Arens as chief commercial officer</title>
	<description><![CDATA[PUMA has appointed Arne Arens as its new chief commercial officer and as a member of the management board. Due to take up his role on&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/sport-and-leisure/puma-appoints-arne-arens-as-chief-commercial-officer-25-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:27:38 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>New Look debuts dedicated 915 space at revamped Cribbs Causeway store</title>
	<description><![CDATA[New Look has reopened its newly refurbished store at Bristol’s Cribbs Causeway. Spanning over 9,000 square feet, the shop is the first to feature a dedicated&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/fashion/new-look-debuts-dedicated-915-space-at-revamped-cribbs-causeway-store-25-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:22:16 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>M&#038;S cuts British meat prices without reducing payments to farmers</title>
	<description><![CDATA[M&amp;S has announced that it is cutting the price of selected British beef, lamb and pork products, without reducing the payments it makes to farmers. The&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/grocer/ms-cuts-british-meat-prices-without-reducing-payments-to-farmers-25-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 09:59:41 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Oak Furnitureland opens 12,500 sq ft showroom in Northampton</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Oak Furnitureland has opened a new showroom at Northampton’s Riverside Retail Park as it looks to showcase its expanding “Whole Home” proposition. Spanning 12,500 square feet,&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/home-and-diy/oak-furnitureland-opens-12500-sq-ft-showroom-in-northampton-25-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 09:08:26 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Very&#8217;s profits rise despite fashion sales decline</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Very Group has posted its third consecutive year of adjusted EBITDA growth, with a rise of 3.4% to £317.5 million in the 12 months to 27&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/general-merchandise/verys-profits-rise-despite-fashion-sales-decline-25-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:59:26 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Debenhams Group returns to profit as turnaround gathers pace</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Debenhams Group has reported a 14.6% rise in first half adjusted EBITDA to £24 million as its turnaround gathers pace. In the six months to 31&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/fashion/debenhams-group-returns-to-profit-as-turnaround-gathers-pace-25-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:44:49 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>The evolution of retail media: Alex Germanis shares lessons from 25 years at Harrods</title>
	<description><![CDATA[In today’s retail media gold rush, there is no shortage of opinions. What the industry lacks are operators who have spent decades building, testing and scaling&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/retail-solutions/the-evolution-of-retail-media-alex-germanis-shares-lessons-from-25-years-at-harrods-23-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:21:33 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Lululemon appoints former chief product officer Tara Poseley to board</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Lululemon has appointed Tara Poseley to its board of directors. Poseley previously worked at the activewear brand from 2013 to 2015 as chief product officer. Most&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/fashion/lululemon-appoints-former-chief-product-officer-tara-poseley-to-board-23-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Consumer confidence falls at fastest pace since Brexit vote, excluding Covid</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Consumer confidence has fallen in October at its fastest pace since the 2016 Brexit vote, excluding the Covid pandemic. The GfK Consumer Confidence Index has dropped&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/general-merchandise/consumer-confidence-falls-at-fastest-pace-since-brexit-vote-excluding-covid-23-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:40:31 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>John Lewis launches largest fashion collaboration yet with RIXO</title>
	<description><![CDATA[John Lewis has launched its largest fashion collaboration to date, in partnership with RIXO. An exclusive RIXO collection is now available in all 30 full-line John&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/fashion/john-lewis-launches-largest-fashion-collaboration-yet-with-rixo-23-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:11:59 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Selfridges launches Christmas and the City campaign in London, Manchester and Birmingham</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Selfridges has launched its “Christmas and the City” campaign in its London, Manchester and Birmingham stores and on selfridges.com. Inspired by the “rush, magic and emotion”&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/general-merchandise/selfridges-launches-christmas-and-the-city-campaign-in-london-manchester-and-birmingham-23-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 06:48:51 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>UK retail sales fell more than expected in September as warm weather hit clothing demand</title>
	<description><![CDATA[UK retail sales fell by more than expected in September as warm weather hit demand for autumn and winter clothing. According to the Office for National&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/general-merchandise/uk-retail-sales-fell-more-than-expected-in-september-as-warm-weather-hit-clothing-demand-23-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 06:26:35 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Waitrose opens first full-line supermarket in eight years in Cricklewood</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Waitrose has opened its first full-line supermarket in eight years, with a new 18,000 square foot store in London&#8217;s Cricklewood. The shop marks the next phase&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/grocer/waitrose-opens-first-full-line-supermarket-in-eight-years-in-cricklewood-23-10-2026/</link>
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	<title>Sainsbury’s raises full year profit outlook as grocery sales grow 2.9%</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Sainsbury’s has upgraded its full year profit outlook after posting stronger grocery sales in its first half. In the 28 weeks to 12 September, sales from&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/grocer/sainsburys-raises-full-year-profit-outlook-as-grocery-sales-grow-2-9-22-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:27:22 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Pokémon picks London for first permanent store outside Asia</title>
	<description><![CDATA[The Pokémon Company has chosen London for the opening of the first permanent Pokémon store outside of Asia. Designed to appeal to all ages, the store&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/general-merchandise/pokemon-picks-london-for-first-permanent-store-outside-asia-22-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:17:01 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>UK inflation rises to 3.5% as BRC urges business rates freeze</title>
	<description><![CDATA[UK headline inflation increased to 3.5% in September, while food inflation held steady at 1.3%, according to the latest Consumer Prices Index figures from the Office&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/general-merchandise/uk-inflation-rises-to-3-5-as-brc-urges-business-rates-freeze-22-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:13:51 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Build-A-Bear to open retail experience in London&#8217;s Hard Rock Cafe</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Build-A-Bear Workshop is teaming up with Hard Rock Cafe on a new retail experience at the restaurant chain&#8217;s Piccadilly Circus location in London. Launching on 26&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/general-merchandise/build-a-bear-to-open-retail-experience-in-londons-hard-rock-cafe-22-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 06:22:07 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>John Lewis teams up with Anya Hindmarch on new collection</title>
	<description><![CDATA[John Lewis has teamed up with British designer Anya Hindmarch on the launch of a new standalone home and lifestyle collection. Available in selected John Lewis&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/general-merchandise/john-lewis-teams-up-with-anya-hindmarch-for-its-latest-collaboration-22-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:56:10 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>John Lewis Partnership signs collective agreement with Usdaw</title>
	<description><![CDATA[The John Lewis Partnership, which includes John Lewis and Waitrose, has signed a collective agreement with trade union Usdaw. Under the deal, Usdaw will become the&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/general-merchandise/john-lewis-partnership-signs-collective-agreement-with-usdaw-22-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:13:25 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Primark opens first Qatar store at Doha Festival City</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Fashion retailer Primark has opened its first store in Qatar in partnership with retail franchise operator Alshaya Group. Situated at Doha Festival City, the store takes&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/fashion/primark-opens-first-qatar-store-at-doha-festival-city-21-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:41:44 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Serve First accelerates global growth with US expansion and two senior leadership appointments</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Serve First, the AI-powered operational excellence platform for multi-site businesses, today announces the expansion of its US operations with a new office in Alpharetta, Georgia, and&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/retail-solutions/serve-first-accelerates-global-growth-with-us-expansion-and-two-senior-leadership-appointments-21-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:59:35 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Conversation with&#8230; Preeya Ogier, founder of Curl Jar</title>
	<description><![CDATA[In this latest TRB Conversations interview, we chat with Preeya Ogier, founder of curly hair brand Curl Jar, ahead of her fireside chat on growing beyond&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/health-and-beauty/conversation-with-preeya-ogier-founder-of-curl-jar-21-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:52:21 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Halfords holds profit guidance as summer demand lifts sales by 7.1%</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Halfords has maintained its full-year profit guidance after first-half like-for-like sales climbed by 7.1%. In the 26 weeks to 2 October, retail like-for-like sales grew by&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/general-merchandise/halfords-holds-profit-guidance-as-summer-demand-lifts-sales-by-7-1-21-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:50:17 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>ME+EM sales jump 29% to £190m as US revenue climbs 39%</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Luxury womenswear brand ME+EM has increased its sales and profit in the year to January 2026 following a strong performance in the US. Revenues rose by&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/fashion/meem-sales-jump-29-to-190m-as-us-revenue-climbs-39-21-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:26:36 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Amazon launches Youth Promise with 30,000 entry-level jobs for young people</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Amazon is committing 30,000 entry-level roles to people aged 18 to 24 until 2030. The retailer has launched the Amazon Youth Promise, which it says is&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/general-merchandise/amazon-launches-youth-promise-with-30000-entry-level-jobs-for-young-people-21-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:25:35 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Asda launches Roots apprenticeships with permanent jobs for young people</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Asda has launched a new apprenticeship programme for young people who are not currently in work or education. Through the Asda Roots programme, participants will be&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/grocer/asda-launches-roots-apprenticeships-with-permanent-jobs-for-young-people-21-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:07:18 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>ASOS appoints ex-Tommy Hilfiger executive to lead AI Studios</title>
	<description><![CDATA[ASOS has appointed former Tommy Hilfiger executive Nick Goodchild as AI and creative studios director. In his new position, he will lead the online fashion retailer&#8217;s AI&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/fashion/asos-appoints-ex-tommy-hilfiger-executive-to-lead-ai-studios-21-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:54:40 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>IKEA invests £31.5m in Peterborough and Doncaster distribution centres</title>
	<description><![CDATA[IKEA is investing £31.5 million in its Peterborough and Doncaster customer distribution centres (CDCs) as it looks to make online fulfilment from the sites more efficient&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/home-and-diy/ikea-invests-31-5m-in-peterborough-and-doncaster-distribution-centres-21-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:53:08 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>French Connection opens Dalton Park outlet as fashion sales climb</title>
	<description><![CDATA[French Connection has joined the line-up at Dalton Park, the North East’s largest outlet shopping destination. The new 1,569 square foot store offers the fashion brand’s&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/fashion/french-connection-opens-dalton-park-outlet-as-fashion-sales-climb-21-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:52:29 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>TRB: Lunch Event &#8211; The Future of Commerce: Data, AI and Retail Growth</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Join us at a lunch event for ecommerce, digital, marketing and other senior retail leaders where we’ll explore how AI is changing the way customers discover&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/retail-solutions/trb-lunch-the-future-of-commerce-data-ai-and-retail-growth-20-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:06:44 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>New series: Best &#038; Worst of Times</title>
	<description><![CDATA[In this new series, we ask leading retailers a couple of very simple but also challenging questions. What are the best decisions they’ve made and what&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/general-merchandise/new-series-best-worst-of-times-20-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:44:54 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Gear4music revenue up 6% but warehouse costs hit EBITDA</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Online musical instrument retailer Gear4music has reported first half revenue growth in line with expectations, with a rise of 6% to £85.4 million. In the six&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/sport-and-leisure/gear4music-revenue-up-6-but-warehouse-costs-hit-ebitda-20-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:29:46 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Wickes on track to meet profit forecasts as third quarter sales rise 4.5%</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Home improvement retailer Wickes has said it remains on track to meet market forecasts for full year profit after its third quarter revenue grew by 4.5%.&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/home-and-diy/wickes-on-track-to-meet-profit-forecasts-as-third-quarter-sales-rise-4-5-20-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:57:45 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Matalan reports strong early results from new shopping app</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Matalan has reported a strong early performance from its new app as it looks to accelerate digital growth and create a more connected shopping experience across&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/general-merchandise/matalan-reports-strong-early-results-from-new-shopping-app-20-10-2026/</link>
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	<title>Sainsbury’s Tu expands premium knitwear range with four times more styles</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Sainsbury’s Tu is expanding its knitwear offer following the success of its 100% cashmere collection last year. Tu is introducing four times as many premium styles&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/fashion/sainsburys-tu-expands-premium-knitwear-range-with-four-times-more-styles-20-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 06:30:21 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Amer Sports promotes Michael Absmaier to lead Atomic and Armada</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Amer Sports has promoted Michael Absmaier to president of Atomic and Armada and a member of the Amer Sports global leadership team. Currently Atomic’s chief financial&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/sport-and-leisure/amer-sports-promotes-michael-absmaier-to-lead-atomic-and-armada-20-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 06:04:56 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>The Cotswold Company launches interior design consultation service</title>
	<description><![CDATA[The Cotswold Company has launched a premium interior design consultation service in five of its showrooms, in Stamford, Harpenden, Knutsford, Tunbridge Wells and Stow-on-the-Wold. The complimentary&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/home-and-diy/the-cotswold-company-launches-interior-design-consultation-service-20-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:51:07 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>LIVE: Peak on your terms</title>
	<description><![CDATA[No-code delivery and returns rules that save time and margin Last year, 60% of the extra shipments on nShift&#8217;s platform went out before or after Black&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/retail-solutions/live-peak-on-your-terms-20-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 01:42:06 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>What can we learn&#8230; global grocers</title>
	<description><![CDATA[‘What can we learn…’ is the regular column that revisits some of the more interesting retail stories covered over the past 30 years by Glynn Davis&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/grocer/what-can-we-learn-global-grocers-19-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:58:58 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Mulberry first half sales rise 18.1% as turnaround gains pace</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Mulberry has grown its first half sales by 18.1% as its Back to the Mulberry Spirit turnaround strategy gains pace. The luxury handbag brand said the&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/fashion/mulberry-first-half-sales-rise-18-1-as-turnaround-gains-pace-19-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:49:46 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Sainsbury’s sells Northern Ireland petrol stations to Go Forecourts</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Sainsbury’s is to sell its eight petrol stations in Northern Ireland to Go Forecourts as it focuses on its core grocery business. The move will see&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/grocer/sainsburys-sells-northern-ireland-petrol-stations-to-go-forecourts-19-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:33:47 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>FatFace opens new store in Shaftesbury</title>
	<description><![CDATA[FatFace has opened a new store in Shaftesbury, marking the first time it has had a presence in the historic Dorset town. Spanning 1,959 square feet,&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/fashion/fatface-opens-new-store-in-shaftesbury-19-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Olive &#038; Barr strengthens leadership team with two senior appointments</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Handmade kitchen brand Olive &amp; Barr has appointed Matt Dagworthy as managing director and Melissa Steele as operations manager. With more than 16 years’ industry experience,&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/home-and-diy/olive-barr-strengthens-leadership-team-with-two-senior-appointments-19-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 06:55:44 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Gaggenau opens flagship stores in London, Taipei and Brussels</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Professional grade home appliance brand Gaggenau has opened new flagship stores in London, Taipei and Brussels. Overlooking Portman Square in Marylebone, the London store is the&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/home-and-diy/gaggenau-opens-flagship-stores-in-london-taipei-and-brussels-19-10-2026/</link>
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	<title>McQueen creative director to step down after three years</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Kering has announced that Seán McGirr is to step down from his role as creative director of McQueen. McGirr joined the luxury fashion brand in 2023 when&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/fashion/mcqueen-creative-director-to-step-down-after-three-years-19-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:40:13 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Morrisons revamps More Card app with six personalised offers every week</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Morrisons has enhanced its More Card app with new personalised offers and features to make shopping easier and help customers get more value. In addition to&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/grocer/morrisons-revamps-more-card-app-with-six-personalised-offers-every-week-16-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:17:57 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>JD Sports non-exec director Kath Smith to step down after seven years</title>
	<description><![CDATA[JD Sports has announced that Kath Smith will step down as senior non-executive director on 19 January 2027. It has also confirmed that it has begun&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/fashion/jd-sports-non-exec-director-kath-smith-to-step-down-after-seven-years-16-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:45:46 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Aldi hiring 600 people to work at its new Bardon distribution centre</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Aldi is creating 600 roles at its new automated distribution centre in Leicestershire as it builds up operations at the site over the next year. The&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/grocer/aldi-hiring-600-people-to-work-at-its-new-bardon-distribution-centre-16-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 06:47:18 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Ingka Group appoints Erika Intiso as chief sustainability officer</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Ingka Group, the largest IKEA retailer, has appointed Erika Intiso as its new chief sustainability officer. Intiso has extensive leadership experience gained from across IKEA, spanning&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/general-merchandise/ingka-group-appoints-erika-intiso-as-chief-sustainability-0fficer-16-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 06:31:13 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Pop Mart to bring Labubu to Newcastle with new Eldon Square store</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Pop Mart is opening its first store in Newcastle today at the Eldon Square shopping centre. Visitors will be able to access the full selection of&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/general-merchandise/pop-mart-to-bring-labubu-to-newcastle-with-new-eldon-square-store-16-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 06:30:56 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Oliver Bonas opens new store at Clapham Junction station</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Oliver Bonas is to open a new store at Clapham Junction station this weekend. The store will offer travelling customers a selection of the brand’s womenswear,&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/general-merchandise/oliver-bonas-opens-new-store-at-clapham-junction-station-16-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 06:29:54 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Poundland recruiting 400 temporary staff for Christmas</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Poundland has launched a new seasonal recruitment drive as it looks to hire 400 temporary staff to work in its stores. The retailer said new staff&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/general-merchandise/poundland-recruiting-400-temporary-staff-for-christmas-16-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:42:47 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Retail leaders must open up about disabilities</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Sara Weller is the only FTSE100 board director with a declared disability, which is an incredible statistic when you consider that there are around 1,000 directors&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/general-merchandise/retail-leaders-must-open-up-about-disabilities-15-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:41:01 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>ProCook Q2 sales jump 13.2% despite impact of heatwave</title>
	<description><![CDATA[ProCook has seen its second quarter sales jump by 13.2% to £24.1 million despite the impact of this summer’s heatwave on trading. In the 16 weeks&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/home-and-diy/procook-q2-sales-jump-13-2-despite-impact-of-heatwave-15-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:39:44 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Dunelm Q1 sales rise 1.1% to £433m as trading strengthens</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Dunelm grew it total sales by 1.1% year-on-year to £433 million in its first quarter, with trade strengthening as the 13-week period ending 26 September progressed.&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/home-and-diy/dunelm-q1-sales-rise-1-1-to-433m-as-trading-strengthens-15-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:49:43 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>B&#038;Q launches two-hour TradePoint Express delivery and expands Deliveroo to 100+ stores</title>
	<description><![CDATA[B&amp;Q has enhanced its on-demand delivery offer with the launch of a two-hour delivery service for trade customers, and has also expanded its partnership with Deliveroo&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/home-and-diy/bq-launches-two-hour-tradepoint-express-delivery-and-expands-deliveroo-to-100-stores-15-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:59:04 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>IKEA opens new Plan and Order Point in Aberdeen’s Union Square</title>
	<description><![CDATA[IKEA has opened a new Plan and Order Point store in Aberdeen’s Union Square. The small format stores are dedicated to kitchen, bedroom and living room&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/home-and-diy/ikea-opens-new-plan-and-order-point-in-aberdeens-union-square-15-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:30:31 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Retailers and Usdaw urge Government not to raise business rates</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Some of the UK’s biggest retailers have joined with shopworkers’ union Usdaw to urge the Government not to increase business rates on shops, after new research&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/high-street/retailers-and-usdaw-urge-government-not-to-raise-business-rates-15-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:20:50 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Mango promotes Marlies Hersbach to chief people officer as David Payeras exits</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Mango has announced that its chief online and customer officer, Marlies Hersbach, will become chief people officer in January 2027. She will succeed David Payeras, who&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/fashion/mango-promotes-marlies-hersbach-to-chief-people-officer-as-david-payeras-exits-14-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:44:40 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Paul Smith opens Madison Avenue flagship in New York</title>
	<description><![CDATA[The Paul Smith fashion brand has opened a flagship store on New York’s Madison Avenue. Inspired by founder Paul Smith’s home in London’s Holland Park, the&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/fashion/paul-smith-opens-madison-avenue-flagship-in-new-york-14-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:44:23 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Bread Ahead rolls out new stores through shared ownership model</title>
	<description><![CDATA[High streets shops are the backbone of local communities and there has been plenty of bad news stories about closures but there’s some good news. The&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/grocer/bread-ahead-rolls-out-new-stores-through-shared-ownership-model-14-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:40:44 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Clarity: Turning retail consumables data into insight﻿</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Retailers generate huge amounts of data, yet many still struggle to get a clear picture of what they are spending on the consumables that keep their&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/retail-solutions/clarity-turning-retail-consumables-data-into-insight-14-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:10:06 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>EasyShop launches across 21 European countries to rival Amazon</title>
	<description><![CDATA[EasyGroup has launched a new online marketplace which it said is set to rival Amazon. Called EasyShop, it has officially opened across 21 European countries, with&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/general-merchandise/easyshop-launches-across-21-european-countries-to-rival-amazon-14-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:09:23 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Typo to close all 13 UK stores and end online trading by early 2027</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Stationery brand Typo is to close its UK stores and cease online trading by early 2027 due to its British business being no longer financially viable.&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/general-merchandise/typo-to-close-all-13-uk-stores-and-end-online-trading-by-early-2027-14-10-2026/</link>
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	<title>Waitrose launches new Ottolenghi festive range ahead of Christmas</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Waitrose is expanding its partnership with Ottolenghi’s Pantry range with the launch of six new festive products. These include Orange Harissa, Sweet Spice, Valencian Orange Roasting&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/grocer/waitrose-launches-new-ottolenghi-festive-range-ahead-of-christmas-14-10-2026/</link>
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	<title>Joe Browns chief executive Dawn Bannerman leaves the business</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Joe Browns chief executive Dawn Bannerman has left the business to take up a new opportunity, the clothing and home retailer has announced. Bannerman joined the&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/fashion/joe-browns-chief-executive-dawn-bannerman-leaves-the-business-14-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:33:49 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Jollyes expands to 129 stores with Mansfield opening</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Jollyes Pets is opening a new store at Oak Tree Centre in Mansfield on 16 October. The store will stock brands such as Pedigree, Whiskas, Harringtons&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/general-merchandise/jollyes-expands-to129-stores-with-mansfield-opening-14-10-2026/</link>
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	<title>Last call to join new TRB lunch event for marketing, digital and ecommerce leaders</title>
	<description><![CDATA[AI is fast becoming the new shop window. If your product information isn’t rich, accurate and easy for AI platforms to understand, customers could be sent&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/general-merchandise/event-how-ai-is-reshaping-the-path-to-purchase-14-10-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:00:43 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Jalil Rahman: The Brand Builder Balancing Heritage, Culture and Commercial Success</title>
	<description><![CDATA[TRB Sits Down with Jalil Rahman: The Brand Builder Balancing Heritage, Culture and Commercial Success Few leaders in modern retail can move as comfortably between creativity,&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/interviews/jalil-rahman-the-brand-builder-balancing-heritage-culture-and-commercial-success-14-10-2026/</link>
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	<title>Kingfisher appoints Sebastian Gundel as new CEO</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Kingfisher has appointed Sebastian Gundel as its new chief executive officer, effective 1 February 2027. Gundel has more than two decades of leadership experience in the&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/home-and-diy/kingfisher-appoints-sebastian-gundel-as-new-ceo-13-10-2026/</link>
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	<title>Retail HR Summit review – AI driving seismic changes in retail roles</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Technologies including AI are having an ever greater impact on retail roles and HR are at the forefront of preparing people for this continuously changing environment&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/general-merchandise/retail-hr-summit-review-ai-driving-seismic-changes-in-retail-roles-13-10-2026/</link>
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	<title>Angling Direct revenue up 5.1% to £56.4m in first half</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Angling Direct has grown its sales and profit in the six months to 31 July in a &#8220;resilient&#8221; first half performance, Group revenue rose by 5.1%&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/sport-and-leisure/angling-direct-revenue-up-5-1-to-56-4m-in-first-half-13-10-2026/</link>
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	<title>Victorian Plumbing grows group revenue by 11% to £344m</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Victorian Plumbing has increased its group revenue by 11% to £344 million in the year to 30 September. The bathroom retailer said the growth was mainly&hellip;]]></description>
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	<title>HMV to quit Oxford Street flagship over doubled rent demand</title>
	<description><![CDATA[HMV is to close its 363 Oxford Street flagship following a landlord proposal to double the rent. The entertainment retailer is due to vacate the site&hellip;]]></description>
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	<description><![CDATA[Mayborn Group, the owner of Tommee Tippee, has made three senior appointments within its leadership team to support its growth strategy. Rachel Costello has joined the&hellip;]]></description>
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	<title>Wren moves beyond kitchens with new living collection</title>
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