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	<title>Checkout security has moved from the card to the customer</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Most card fraud in the UK no longer happens at the till. It has followed shoppers online, into the remote, card-not-present transactions that make up the&hellip;]]></description>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:50:19 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Brand Licensing Europe issues last call for speakers</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Application deadline Friday 31 July / 61 applications to date / Agenda filling up with few spots remaining / Themes confirmed • BLE 6-8 October 2026,&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/retail-solutions/brand-licensing-europe-issues-last-call-for-speakers-17-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:43:11 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Online Payments Move Into UK Retail Checkouts</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Walk into a flagship store on Oxford Street, tap your phone at the till, and the transaction completes before the receipt even prints. Nothing unusual there.&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/uncategorized/online-payments-move-into-uk-retail-checkouts-17-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:28:25 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Burberry retail revenue up 5% but EMEIA sales decline</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Burberry has increased it first quarter retail revenue by 5% to £455 million after delivering growth across its womenswear, menswear, accessories and childrenswear divisions for the&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/fashion/burberry-retail-revenue-up-5-but-emeia-sales-decline-17-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:01:29 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Nobody&#8217;s Child opens third UK boutique of 2026 in Cambridge</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Womenswear brand Nobody’s Child has opened its third UK boutique of the year at Cambridge&#8217;s Grand Arcade. Spanning 1,000 square feet, the space has been designed&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/fashion/nobodys-child-opens-third-uk-boutique-of-2026-in-cambridge-17-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:14:57 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Morrisons appoints Maz Ahmed to lead convenience and wholesale</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Morrisons has named Maz Ahmed as its new managing director of convenience and wholesale. He has succeeded Matthew Heslop, who stepped down as group wholesale and&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/food-and-drink/morrisons-appoints-maz-ahmed-to-lead-convenience-and-wholesale-17-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:51:11 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Aldi recruiting for 450 entry-level store assistants</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Aldi is recruiting for more than 450 entry-level store assistant vacancies as it continues its expansion across the UK. The supermarket is planning to open round&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/food-and-drink/aldi-recruiting-for-450-entry-level-store-assistants-16-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:07:41 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>DFS expects £45m profit despite weaker second half demand</title>
	<description><![CDATA[DFS is expecting to post an underlying pre-tax profit of around £45 million for the year to 28 June, in line with its previously upgraded guidance&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/home-and-diy/dfs-expects-45m-profit-despite-weaker-second-half-demand-16-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:36:03 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Crunchy times for brands</title>
	<description><![CDATA[In my younger days I’d take an annual trip over to Ireland to watch the horse racing at tracks around the country and on my return&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/general-merchandise/crunchy-times-for-brands-16-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:55:25 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>BRC calls on Andy Burnham to back manifesto for jobs, growth and affordability</title>
	<description><![CDATA[The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has launched its Buy into Retail Manifesto, which calls on Andy Burnham to work with retailers to support reforms to employment&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/high-street/brc-calls-on-andy-burnham-to-back-manifesto-for-jobs-growth-and-affordability-16-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:44:30 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Dunelm reports 2.9% Q4 sales growth despite heatwave impact on footfall</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Dunelm has reported &#8220;solid&#8221; fourth quarter trading, with sales up 2.9% to £428 million after a strong performance from its summer living category. The homeware retailer&#8217;s&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/home-and-diy/dunelm-reports-2-9-q4-sales-growth-despite-heatwave-impact-on-footfall-16-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:07:02 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>How Department Stores Became Leisure Destinations</title>
	<description><![CDATA[For decades, the British department store followed a simple promise: walk in, browse the haberdashery, ride the escalator past perfume and homeware, and leave with a&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/uncategorized/how-department-stores-became-leisure-destinations-16-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:49:29 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Why Gymshark Chose the App Over Shops</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Gymshark did not build one of Britain&#8217;s fastest-growing fashion labels by opening a fleet of high-street shops. The Solihull-born brand did the opposite, treating its website&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/uncategorized/why-gymshark-chose-the-app-over-shops-16-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:48:02 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Very.ie appoints Henry Dummer as new chief executive</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Very&#8217;s Ireland business has appointed Henry Dummer as its new chief executive. With more than two decades of experience across retail, telecommunications, financial services and consumer&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/general-merchandise/very-ie-appoints-henry-dummer-as-new-chief-executive-16-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:12:06 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Lululemon to open first Austria store in fifth market entry of 2026</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Lululemon is to open its first store in Austria in its fifth market entry of 2026. To be opened in partnership with Arion Retail Group, the&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/fashion/lululemon-to-open-first-austria-store-in-fifth-market-entry-of-2026-16-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:41:59 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Live webinar: The retail moments AI can’t replicate</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Why human judgement is the next store advantage AI can make retail faster, smarter and more efficient. But customers are still real people, bringing real questions,&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/retail-solutions/live-webinar-the-retail-moments-ai-cant-replicate-16-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:06:51 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Agentic commerce, six months in: the delivery promise is now part of the pitch</title>
	<description><![CDATA[By Johan Hellman, Chief Product Officer, nShift Back in May, I wrote here that AI shopping agents were already ranking stores, whether retailers knew it or&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/retail-solutions/agentic-commerce-six-months-in-the-delivery-promise-is-now-part-of-the-pitch-16-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:05:07 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>UiPath selected by The Very Group to drive smarter retail pricing with agentic AI</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Today UiPath a leader in business orchestration and automation, announces its three-year partnership with The Very Group to revamp its pricing strategy using agentic AI. Following&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/retail-solutions/uipath-selected-by-the-very-group-to-drive-smarter-retail-pricing-with-agentic-ai-15-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:58:14 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>ASOS hires ex-Amazon exec Lizzie Jones to head up global trading</title>
	<description><![CDATA[ASOS has appointed former Amazon executive Lizzie Jones as its head of global trading. Jones worked at Amazon for nearly 12 years, most recently as a&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/fashion/asos-hires-ex-amazon-exec-lizzie-jones-to-head-up-global-trading-15-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:47:08 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Co-op extends Live Nation festival sponsorship for five years</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Co-op has renewed its sponsorship of several Live Nation music festivals for a further five years. Started in 2018, the partnership allows the convenience retailer to&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/food-and-drink/co-op-extends-live-nation-festival-sponsorship-for-five-years-15-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:15:28 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Dr. Martens maintains guidance as US market grows</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Dr. Martens has said its full year guidance remains unchanged in a statement ahead of its annual general meeting today. The footwear brand said trading since&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/fashion/dr-martens-maintains-guidance-as-us-market-grows-15-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:54:55 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>B&#038;M like-for-likes dip 2.3% in UK amid slower garden sales start</title>
	<description><![CDATA[B&amp;M saw a 2.3% decline in like-for-like sales in its first quarter due to a slower start to garden and outdoor sales this year. Trading margin&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/general-merchandise/bm-like-for-likes-dip-2-3-in-uk-amid-slower-garden-sales-start-15-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:12:52 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Currys adds ten new business hubs after 20% growth</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Currys has rolled out ten further business hubs following 20% year-on-year growth in the offering. Situated in the tech retailer&#8217;s stores, the hubs provide SMEs with&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/general-merchandise/currys-adds-ten-new-business-hubs-after-20-growth-15-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:33:55 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Rituals to refresh 1,500 boutiques in 30 working days </title>
	<description><![CDATA[Rituals is to invest €40 million in refreshing 1,500 boutiques across 30 countries in just 30 working days  from next month. Rather than taking a phased&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/health-and-beauty/rituals-to-refresh-1500-boutiques-in-30-working-days-15-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:19:21 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>OurCoop appoints LoweConex to unify refrigeration and HVAC telemetry</title>
	<description><![CDATA[LoweConex expands its work across the newly formed co-operative retail society, OurCoop, following the coming together of Central Co-op, Chelmsford Star Co-operative and Midcounties Co-operative in&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/retail-solutions/ourcoop-appoints-loweconex-to-unify-refrigeration-and-hvac-telemetry-14-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:59:52 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Watches of Switzerland posts record full year revenue after strong US demand</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Watches of Switzerland Group has posted record annual revenue and a surge in profit after a particularly strong performance in its US business and signs of&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/fashion/watches-of-switzerland-posts-record-full-year-revenue-after-strong-us-demand-14-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:11:55 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Asda Rewards app offers fuel savings for the first time</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Asda has made a major change to its rewards scheme by allowing customers shopping in store to save on fuel through the Asda Rewards app for&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/food-and-drink/asda-rewards-app-offers-fuel-savings-for-the-first-time-14-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>PUMA hires ex-Nike exec Marcia Dos Santos to head up core division</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Sportswear brand PUMA has appointed Marcia Dos Santos to the newly created role of vice president of BU Core. The move follows the company&#8217;s creation of&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/sport-and-leisure/puma-hires-ex-nike-exec-marcia-dos-santos-to-head-up-core-division-14-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:24:22 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Post Office launches &#8216;Post Office Plus&#8217; concept stores</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Post Office is launching Post Office Plus, a new store concept designed to bring face-to-face services back to the high street. The move will see selected&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/high-street/post-office-launches-post-office-plus-concept-stores-14-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:02:10 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>The Perfume Shop revamps loyalty programme for six million members</title>
	<description><![CDATA[The Perfume Shop has revamped its long running loyalty programme as it looks to make rewards simpler, more valuable, and easier for customers to enjoy.  Relaunched&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/health-and-beauty/the-perfume-shop-revamps-loyalty-programme-for-six-million-members-13-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:34:18 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>M&#038;S unveils revamped Oxford Street flagship after renewal</title>
	<description><![CDATA[M&amp;S has officially opened its refurbished London Pantheon store as part of its renewal and rotation programme to ensure it has the &#8220;right stores in the&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/general-merchandise/ms-unveils-revamped-oxford-street-flagship-after-renewal-13-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:45:55 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Topshop teams up with Premier to find new face for denim campaign</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Topshop is collaborating with Premier Model Management on a nationwide search for an aspiring model to star in its upcoming denim campaign. The fashion retailer has&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/fashion/topshop-teams-up-with-premier-to-find-new-face-for-denim-campaign-13-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:02:37 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Liberty promotes Laura Simpson to chief marketing officer</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Liberty has promoted Laura Simpson to the position of chief marketing officer in a move that will see her continue in her role of managing director&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/department-stores/liberty-promotes-laura-simpson-to-chief-marketing-officer-13-07-2026/</link>
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	<title>Clarks expands affordable kids&#8217; range for back to school season</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Clarks has expanded its affordable range of kids&#8217; shoes in time for the Back to School buying season. The footwear brand has introduced a wider selection&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/fashion/clarks-expands-affordable-kids-range-for-back-to-school-season-13-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:14:25 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>M&#038;S expands Amazon presence to the Netherlands with 1,000+ fashion products</title>
	<description><![CDATA[M&amp;S has extended availability on Amazon to the Netherlands as it looks to boost new channel growth and build trust as a global brand. Having begun&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/general-merchandise/ms-expands-amazon-presence-to-the-netherlands-with-1000-fashion-products-10-07-2026/</link>
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	<title>Two thirds of UK retailers only react once problems have already impacted commercial performance</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Despite widespread investment in AI, most UK retailers remain stuck in reactive decision-making, according to new research from UiPath. The survey of 500 UK retail leaders&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/retail-solutions/two-thirds-of-uk-retailers-only-react-once-problems-have-already-impacted-commercial-performance-10-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:49:24 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>The Connected Store: Why digitalising the shop floor is now a survival strategy for UK Retail</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Your next big retail test isn’t only online. It’s whether your physical stores can keep up with the speed, accuracy and visibility customers already expect everywhere&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/uncategorized/the-connected-store-why-digitalising-the-shop-floor-is-now-a-survival-strategy-for-uk-retail-10-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:38:15 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Retail footfall drops 3.4% in June as heatwave pushes shoppers indoors</title>
	<description><![CDATA[UK retail footfall fell by 3.4% year-on-year in June as record breaking temperatures meant fewer people went out shopping. According to BRC-Sensormatic data, high streets bore&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/high-street/retail-footfall-drops-3-4-in-june-as-heatwave-pushes-shoppers-indoors-10-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:34:05 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>New Look opens biggest ever concept store at Metrocentre</title>
	<description><![CDATA[New Look has launched its biggest concept store to date at Metrocentre as it continues to roll out its &#8220;omni-hub&#8221; store format. The 11,000 square foot&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/fashion/new-look-opens-biggest-ever-concept-store-at-metrocentre-10-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:20:14 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Akeneo introduces the first truly agentic product experience platform</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Akeneo’s Summer Release transforms the Akeneo Product Cloud from a system of record to a fully agentic platform, where fleets of agents coordinate with one another&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/retail-solutions/akeneo-introduces-the-first-truly-agentic-product-experience-platform-10-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>M&#038;S staff raise £14,900 for Young Minds at Leeds charity football tournament</title>
	<description><![CDATA[M&amp;S staff have raised £14,900 for youth mental health charity Young Minds after their performance at a 19-team charity football tournament at Powerleague Leeds Central last&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/general-merchandise/ms-staff-raise-14900-for-young-minds-at-leeds-charity-football-tournament-10-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:59:53 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Bodycare appoints Charles Denton as CEO to lead UK expansion</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Bodycare has appointed Charles Denton as chief executive and chairman, and announced a ramping up of its UK expansion. Founded in Lancashire in the 1970s, the&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/health-and-beauty/bodycare-appoints-charles-denton-as-ceo-to-lead-uk-expansion-09-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:06:02 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Desert Island Stores: Marisa Poster, co-founder of PerfectTed</title>
	<description><![CDATA[In his latest Desert Island Stores interview, Glynn Davis chats with Marisa Poster, co-founder of matcha brand PerfectTed.  The store you remember from childhood? Eli Zabar&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/general-merchandise/desert-island-stores-marisa-poster-co-founder-of-perfectted-09-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:32:53 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Waterstones signs for new 300,000 sq ft distribution centre in Staffordshire</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Waterstones has signed for a new 300,000 square foot distribution centre in Staffordshire to support its expansion plans. The new site at Indurent Park Burton will&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/general-merchandise/waterstones-signs-for-new-300000-sq-ft-distribution-centre-in-staffordshire-09-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:57:50 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Sephora opens first Scottish store in Edinburgh&#8217;s St James Quarter</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Sephora has opened its first store in Scotland at Edinburgh&#8217;s St James Quarter as part of a summer of expansion that will see four new stores&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/health-and-beauty/sephora-opens-first-scottish-store-in-edinburghs-st-james-quarter-09-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:51:59 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Retailers warned shoplifting could jump +26% ahead of Quarter Final fixture.</title>
	<description><![CDATA[As England’s World Cup win against Mexico prompts +16% rise in retail theft, retailers warned shoplifting could jump +26% ahead of Quarter Final fixture. Instances of&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/retail-solutions/as-englands-world-cup-win-against-mexico-prompts-16-rise-in-retail-theft-retailers-warned-shoplifting-could-jump-26-ahead-of-quarter-final-fixture-09-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:06:56 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Jollyes Pets to double store estate after 8.7% revenue growth</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Jollyes Pets has announced plans to double the size of its store estate over the next five years as it reported 8.7% annual revenue growth. In&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/general-merchandise/jollyes-pets-to-double-store-estate-after-8-7-revenue-growth-09-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:02:55 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Lululemon to open first India store in Delhi via Tata CLiQ franchise deal</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Lululemon is to open its first store in India, at New Delhi&#8217;s DLF Promenade, as part of its franchise agreement with Tata CLiQ. Due to launch&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/fashion/lululemon-to-open-first-india-store-in-delhi-via-tata-cliq-franchise-deal-09-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:29:52 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Pepco revenue up 8.5% after &#8216;exceptional&#8217; performance in Western Europe</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Pepco Group has announced that its revenue grew by 8.5% excluding Dealz in its third quarter, with like-for-like revenue up 5.4%. The group attributed the performance&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/general-merchandise/pepco-revenue-up-8-5-after-exceptional-performance-in-western-europe-09-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:06:20 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Tesco explores sale of European operations, FT reports</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Tesco is reportedly exploring a sale of its central and eastern European operations, in a move that would effectively end its ambitions outside of the UK&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/food-and-drink/tesco-explores-sale-of-european-operations-ft-reports-09-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 06:29:44 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>M&#038;S to debut at London Fashion Week with shoppable collection</title>
	<description><![CDATA[M&amp;S is set to debut at London Fashion Week this autumn with a shoppable collection of womenswear and menswear. The move comes in the same year&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/fashion/ms-to-debut-at-london-fashion-week-with-shoppable-collection-08-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:45:51 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Gymshark appoints former Boden CTO Shaun Perkinson as chief technology officer</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Gymshark has appointed former Boden CTO Shaun Perkinson as chief technology officer as it looks ahead to its next phase of growth. Perkinson worked at Boden&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/sport-and-leisure/gymshark-appoints-former-boden-cto-shaun-perkinson-as-chief-technology-officer-08-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:29:34 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>John Lewis to close foreign exchange desks, risking 200 jobs</title>
	<description><![CDATA[John Lewis is to close its in-store foreign exchange desks and gift wrapping services which could result in the loss of 200 jobs. According to The&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/general-merchandise/john-lewis-to-close-foreign-exchange-desks-risking-200-jobs-08-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:36:58 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Canadian brand Garage to open first Essex store at Lakeside shopping centre</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Canadian lifestyle brand Garage is to open a new 4,221 square foot store at the Lakeside shopping centre. With 231 shops in North America, the brand&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/fashion/canadian-brand-garage-to-open-first-essex-store-at-lakeside-shopping-centre-08-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:58:55 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Very expands premium beauty offering with 440-product Estée Lauder range</title>
	<description><![CDATA[The Very Group, operator of Very and Littlewoods, is expanding its premium beauty offering through a new partnership with Estée Lauder. The range has launched with&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/health-and-beauty/very-expands-premium-beauty-offering-with-440-product-estee-lauder-range-08-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:32:26 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>M&#038;S to open biggest ever standalone food store in Godalming</title>
	<description><![CDATA[M&amp;S is to open its biggest ever standalone food store next week in Godalming, Surrey. The retailer has also announced an expansion of its Remarkable Value&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/food-and-drink/ms-to-open-biggest-ever-standalone-food-store-in-godalming-08-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:32:12 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Reach AI Shoppers with PayPal Store Sync</title>
	<description><![CDATA[The shopping journey is being rewritten in real time. Where consumers once started in a search bar or on a product page, more and more of&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/retail-solutions/reach-ai-shoppers-with-paypal-store-sync-08-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Hackstons bringing liquidity to Knightsbridge</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Luxury goods business Hackstons is building a community around its drinks store in London that represents an extension beyond the company’s original business model of managing&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/food-and-drink/hackstons-bringing-liquidity-to-knightsbridge-07-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:37:55 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Superdrug sales up 5.2% despite &#8216;challenging&#8217; backdrop</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Superdrug has reported a 5.2% increase in sales to £1.7 billion in its 2025 financial year, driven by growth online and across its retail stores. Pre-tax&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/health-and-beauty/superdrug-sales-up-5-2-despite-challenging-backdrop-07-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:10:09 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>St David&#8217;s Cardiff submits plans to transform Queens Arcade</title>
	<description><![CDATA[The owner of the St David&#8217;s Cardiff has submitted a planning application for the first phase of works to transform Queens Arcade into a new food,&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/high-street/st-davids-cardiff-submits-plans-to-transform-queens-arcade-07-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:39:25 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>EG On The Move completes acquisition of 85 former Prax petrol stations</title>
	<description><![CDATA[EG On The Move, the petrol and convenience retail operator, has completed the acquisition of 85 former Prax petrol forecourts. The move has brought its UK&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/general-merchandise/eg-on-the-move-completes-acquisition-of-85-former-prax-petrol-stations-07-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:18:59 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>John Lewis Money relaunches car insurance with new broker model</title>
	<description><![CDATA[John Lewis Money has relaunched its car insurance offer with a new broker model. For the first time, it will compare quotes from a selection of&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/general-merchandise/john-lewis-money-relaunches-car-insurance-with-new-broker-model-07-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:19:29 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Q&#038;A: Farid Mohsen, VP of UK Strategic Accounts at invent.ai</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Invent.ai is a global leader in AI-driven retail solutions and our focus is helping retailers operate more effectively, efficiently and profitably through our multi-agentic AI platform. &hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/retail-solutions/qa-farid-mohsen-vp-of-uk-strategic-accounts-at-invent-ai-07-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Retail voices: digital transformation starts with the customer</title>
	<description><![CDATA[As retailers race to adopt AI, there&#8217;s a risk we&#8217;re solving for technology before we&#8217;ve fully understood the customer problem we&#8217;re trying to fix. Over the&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/health-and-beauty/digital-transformation-starts-with-the-customer-06-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:32:26 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Can vending machines deliver the goods?</title>
	<description><![CDATA[We were on a very quiet platform at Huntingdon train station when my children (as always) were desperate for a drink and without an on-site buffet/café&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/food-and-drink/can-vending-machines-deliver-the-goods-06-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:57:43 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>ASOS appoints Manoja Josyula as director of propositions</title>
	<description><![CDATA[ASOS has appointed Manoja Josyula as director of propositions on a permanent basis, after she joined the company in March in an interim capacity. She previously&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/fashion/asos-appoints-manoja-josyula-as-director-of-propositions-06-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:54:01 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Next considers bid for Harvey Nichols department store chain</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Next is considering making an offer for the Harvey Nichols department store chain. Sky News has reported that Next is drawing up plans to make a&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/department-stores/next-considers-bid-for-harvey-nichols-department-store-chain-06-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:42:02 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Garden Trading delivers record second quarter with 20% like-for-like growth</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Garden Trading has delivered a record second quarter, with 20% like-for-like growth following a renewed focus on customer acquisition and retention. The home and garden retailer&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/home-and-diy/garden-trading-delivers-record-second-quarter-with-20-like-for-like-growth-06-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:19:48 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>H&#038;M&#8217;s &#038; Other Stories to launch in Mexico this autumn</title>
	<description><![CDATA[H&amp;M Group is set to strengthen its presence in Latin America with the launch of its &amp; Other Stories brand in Mexico this autumn. The move&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/fashion/hms-other-stories-to-launch-in-mexico-this-autumn-03-07-2026/</link>
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	<title>Marks Electrical CFO Tom Pallatt to step down after less than a year</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Marks Electrical has announced that its chief financial officer, Tom Pallatt, has decided to step down after less than a year with the business. Pallatt joined&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/general-merchandise/marks-electrical-cfo-tom-pallatt-to-step-down-after-less-than-a-year-03-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:57:11 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>John Lewis Partnership appoints former Tesco Bank CEO to John Lewis Finance board</title>
	<description><![CDATA[John Lewis Partnership has appointed Gerry Mallon as a non-executive director of John Lewis Finance, a regulated subsidiary of the John Lewis Partnership that oversees John&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/general-merchandise/john-lewis-partnership-appoints-former-tesco-bank-ceo-to-john-lewis-finance-board-03-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:09:48 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Bird &#038; Blend unveils Moomin themed tea range and store activation</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Bird &amp; Blend has transformed the cafe in its London Portobello store into a Moomin inspired space as part of a collaboration on its first range&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/food-and-drink/bird-blend-unveils-moomin-themed-tea-range-and-store-activation-03-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:59:03 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Asda names New Look head Helen Connolly as George chief executive</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Asda has appointed New Look head Helen Connolly as chief executive of George, marking a return to the business for her. With more than 30 years&#8217;&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/fashion/asda-names-new-look-head-helen-connolly-as-george-chief-executive-02-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:10:47 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Brompton sells stake to Decathlon and Chinese investor</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Brompton has sold small stakes in its business to French sporting goods retailer Decathlon and Chinese investment firm BA Capital. The British bike maker said the&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/general-merchandise/brompton-sells-stake-to-decathlon-and-chinese-investor-02-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:16:36 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Lidl extends self-scan trial to 37 more UK stores</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Lidl is extending its Lidl &amp; Go self-scanning trial to a further 37 UK stores following positive feedback from customers in an initial seven shops. The&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/food-and-drink/lidl-extends-self-scan-trial-to-37-more-uk-stores-02-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:53:46 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Currys profit jumps 18% as UK and Nordics sales grow</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Currys has posted an 18% annual profit jump driven by strong performances in the UK and its Nordics region. In the year to 2 May, adjusted&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/general-merchandise/currys-profit-jumps-18-as-uk-and-nordics-sales-grow-02-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:43:14 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Topps Tiles issues profit warning following margin pressures</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Topps Tiles has warned on profit after facing margin pressures due to ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty and the impact of recent heatwaves. The group has also reported&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/home-and-diy/topps-tiles-issues-profit-warning-following-margin-pressures-02-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:50:05 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Bensons for Beds hires former Blinds 2go CEO as chief customer officer</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Bensons for Beds has appointed Nick Thomas to the newly created role of chief customer officer as the retailer looks to drive the next phase of&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/home-and-diy/bensons-for-beds-hires-former-blinds-2go-ceo-as-chief-customer-officer-02-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:02:24 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Frasers Group sells Sports Direct Malaysia interest for $150m</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Frasers Group has agreed to sell its interest in Sports Direct Malaysia to MAP Active for $150 million. As part of the deal, the group will&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/sport-and-leisure/frasers-group-sells-sports-direct-malaysia-interest-for-150m-02-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>B&#038;Q plants sustainability flagship in the ground</title>
	<description><![CDATA[B&amp;Q revealed its sustainability flagship store in Cheltenham this week, which incorporates the retailer’s latest environmental initiatives and showcases its planet-friendly products and practices that it&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/home-and-diy/bq-plants-sustainability-flagship-in-the-ground-01-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:12:12 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Q&#038;A: Ben Lewis, Chief Revenue Officer, Salitix LTD</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Salitix are the only dedicated profit recovery auditor serving the grocery supply base. Working exclusively for suppliers &#8211; they have been instrumental in creating the conditions&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/retail-solutions/qa-ben-lewis-chief-revenue-officer-salitix-ltd-01-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:11:25 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Dr. Martens appoints Melanie Richards as non-executive director</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Dr. Martens has appointed Melanie Richards as a non-executive director, with effect from 15 July. The appointment follows the footwear brand&#8217;s previous announcement that Lynne Weedall&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/fashion/dr-martens-appoints-melanie-richards-as-non-executive-director-01-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:18:07 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Primark like-for-like sales fall 2.2% in &#8216;challenging&#8217; retail environment</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Primark&#8217;s like-for-like sales fell by 2.2% in its third quarter, as the retail environment remained challenging across most of its markets. On a total basis, sales&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/fashion/primark-like-for-like-sales-fall-2-2-in-challenging-retail-environment-01-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:34:25 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Greggs appoints Ben Waldron as CFO as Richard Hutton retires</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Greggs has announced that its chief financial officer Richard Hutton is to retire and step down from the board after 28 years with the company. He&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/food-and-drink/greggs-appoints-ben-waldron-as-cfo-as-richard-hutton-retires-01-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:50:51 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Asda promotes Christopher Jones to senior director – retail technology</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Asda has appointed Christopher Jones to the position of senior director – retail technology, a role he has held on an interim basis for the past&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/food-and-drink/asda-promotes-christopher-jones-to-senior-director-retail-technology-01-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:20:22 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Aldi reveals quietest times to shop this summer holidays</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Aldi has revealed the quietest times to shop in its stores to help families avoid busier periods during the summer holidays. According to the supermarket&#8217;s in-store&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/food-and-drink/aldi-reveals-quietest-times-to-shop-this-summer-holidays-01-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:34:46 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Magnet proposes CVA with plans to close 15 underperforming stores</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Magnet Group has announced proposals for a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) as it grapples with historic property costs that are weighing on the business. In a&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/home-and-diy/magnet-proposes-cva-with-plans-to-close-15-underperforming-stores-30-06-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:06:22 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Shop price inflation holds steady at 1.2% in June</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Shop price inflation has remained unchanged from May, holding at 1.2% year-on-year in June, as consumers benefited from summer discounting by retailers. According to the British&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/general-merchandise/shop-price-inflation-holds-steady-at-1-2-in-june-30-06-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:58:25 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Sainsbury’s posts quarterly sales uplift as value focus drives growth</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Sainsbury&#8217;s has increased its like-for-like sales excluding fuel by 2.1% in its first quarter as it focus on value helped it make market share gains. In&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/food-and-drink/sainsburys-posts-quarterly-sales-uplift-as-value-focus-drives-growth-30-06-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:18:19 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>David Gandy Wellwear announces strategic partnership with Dragons&#8217; Den star Touker Suleyman</title>
	<description><![CDATA[David Gandy Wellwear has announced a strategic partnership with retail entrepreneur, Dragons&#8217; Den star, and Low Profile Holdings founder Touker Suleyman, as the menswear brand looks&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/fashion/david-gandy-wellwear-announces-strategic-partnership-with-dragons-den-star-touker-suleyman-30-06-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:56:53 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Boots extends late-night deliveries to 25 stores for World Cup viewing surge</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Boots has extended its opening hours up to midnight across 25 new locations via Deliveroo to meet demand from customers watching World Cup football games. Stores now offering  on-demand&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/health-and-beauty/boots-extends-late-night-deliveries-to-25-stores-for-world-cup-viewing-surge-30-06-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:44:15 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Portmeirion hires former Denby executives as it accelerates transformation plan</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Portmeirion Group has appointed former Denby executives Jane Mason and Hayley Baddiley to its senior leadership team to support the delivery of its transformation plan. Previously&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/home-and-diy/portmeirion-hires-former-denby-executives-as-it-accelerates-transformation-plan-30-06-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:14:25 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Introducing The Fashion Think Tank: Inside fashion, not observing it</title>
	<description><![CDATA[The Retail Bulletin is proud to announce a partnership with a new platform that does something the fashion media world has been missing: puts the people&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/fashion/introducing-the-fashion-think-tank-inside-fashion-not-observing-it-29-06-2026/</link>
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	<title>Interview: Cornish Bakery fires gun on RISE concept</title>
	<description><![CDATA[The opening of the largest Cornish Bakery outlet – in Portsmouth Harbour – out of its estate of over 80 outlets moves the business beyond baked&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/food-and-drink/interview-cornish-bakery-fires-gun-on-rise-concept-29-06-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:54:23 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Conversation with&#8230; Matt Randle, general manager of Dreamland Bedding</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Here we chat with Matt Randle, general manager of Dreamland Bedding, a finalist in this year&#8217;s People in Retail Awards, about learning, leadership, and what it&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/home-and-diy/conversation-with-matt-randle-general-manager-of-dreamland-bedding-29-06-2026/</link>
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	<title>Harvey Nichols owner seeks sale after heavy losses</title>
	<description><![CDATA[The billionaire owner of Harvey Nichols is understood to be considering selling the struggling department store chain after years of losses. According to reports, Sir Dickson&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/department-stores/harvey-nichols-owner-seeks-sale-after-heavy-losses-29-06-2026/</link>
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	<title>West Elm and Pottery Barn open John Lewis Liverpool concessions in UK rollout</title>
	<description><![CDATA[West Elm and Pottery Barn are continuing their rollout in John Lewis stores with the opening of concessions in John Lewis&#8217;s Liverpool store. The launches by&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/home-and-diy/west-elm-and-pottery-barn-open-john-lewis-liverpool-concessions-in-uk-rollout-29-06-2026/</link>
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	<title>Matalan secures debt extensions to 2029 amid continued turnaround</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Matalan has secured extensions to its debt facilities in continued backing from anchor investors. Invesco, Tresidor, Man Group and Napier Park have all agreed to extend&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/food-and-drink/matalan-secures-debt-extensions-to-2029-amid-continued-turnaround-28-06-2026/</link>
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	<title>Lidl ringfences 10% of job interview slots for long-term unemployed</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Lidl is to help tackle rising unemployment by ringfencing job interviews for people who have been out of work for at least six months. The move&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/food-and-drink/lidl-ringfences-10-of-job-interview-slots-for-long-term-unemployed-26-06-2026/</link>
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	<title>Co-op Group MD Matt Hood to leave the business alongside two senior leaders</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Co-op group managing director Matt Hood is to leave the business as part of a trio of senior departures. Nicole Tallant, food trading director, will also&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/food-and-drink/co-op-group-md-matt-hood-to-leave-the-business-alongside-two-senior-leaders-26-06-2026/</link>
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