Retail Week

@RetailWeek

At the heart of retail.

London, England

Joined August 2008

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Retail Week@RetailWeek · Jul 25

Pepco Group brings in advisors to support Poundland transition to new owners ift.tt/6piKnl0

RetailWeek's tweet card. Former Poundland owner Pepco Group has drafted in an advisory firm to help with the value chains move to new owners.

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Retail Week@RetailWeek · Jul 25

Depop appoints new chief executive and rolls out AI photo integration tool ift.tt/TZQ14S0

RetailWeek's tweet card. Fashion resale marketplace Depop has appointed a new chief executive officer following a successful stint as interim boss.

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Retail Week@RetailWeek · Jul 25

First Look: The Perfume Shop’s debut luxury boutique store ift.tt/li1JpwF

RetailWeek's tweet card. The Perfume Shop has opened its first boutique concept store, focusing on a premium perfume experience.

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Retail Week@RetailWeek · Jul 25

Sunny weather drives UK retail sales to fourth consecutive monthly rise ift.tt/bJBrFap

RetailWeek's tweet card. UK retail sales are estimated to have risen 1.2% in April, marking the fourth straight month of growth and reaching their highest level since July 2021, according to the latest data from the Office...

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Retail Week@RetailWeek · Jul 24

Confidence falls as consumers sense ‘stormy conditions ahead’ ift.tt/1ceMygw

RetailWeek's tweet card. The British public is cautious about what's to come when looking at the economy and their personal finances, according to the latest GfK consumer confidence index.

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Retail Week@RetailWeek · Jul 24

Store tour: Hotel Chocolat’s new Manchester flagship boxing up the best of the retailer’s physical formats ift.tt/BgDe7Rq

RetailWeek's tweet card. Nine months after taking over the top job at Hotel Chocolat from entrepreneurial founder Angus Thirlwell, chief executive Lysa Hardy and her team are building something new.

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Retail Week@RetailWeek · Jul 24

Lidl to cut head office jobs as part of growth plans ift.tt/41E0LOC

RetailWeek's tweet card. Discounter Lidl has today announced a proposal to cut around 70 head office roles to support its expansion plans.

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Retail Week@RetailWeek · Jul 24

‘When Walmart bets big on AI, the rest of retail will surely follow’ ift.tt/3jXqxCa

RetailWeek's tweet card. Two key hires announced this week show that Walmart is putting AI and front and centre of its business. The Bentonville powerhouse has traditionally led the way in retail, so this could signal the...

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Retail Week@RetailWeek · Jul 24

We are delighted to announce Allan Leighton, Executive Chair at Asda, as the first expert speaker in the LIVE 2026 line-up. Keep your eyes peeled for more information on LIVE 2026, taking place on 3rd March, and register your interest today: bit.ly/43QBSqZ #RWGLIVE26

RetailWeek's tweet image. We are delighted to announce Allan Leighton, Executive Chair at Asda, as the first expert speaker in the LIVE 2026 line-up.

Keep your eyes peeled for more information on LIVE 2026, taking place on 3rd March, and register your interest today: bit.ly/43QBSqZ

#RWGLIVE26

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Retail Week@RetailWeek · Jul 24

Shop theft figures shoot up to record breaking levels ift.tt/aMun60L

RetailWeek's tweet card. UK shoplifting figures hit record high in the last year, prompting fresh calls for action from government and the police from retail leaders.

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Retail Week@RetailWeek · Jul 24

Shop theft figures shoot up to break records again ift.tt/jvQKC6Z

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Retail Week@RetailWeek · Jul 24

In pictures: Ikea opens first compact retail park store in former Homebase ift.tt/i8PLcru

RetailWeek's tweet card. Ikea has opened the first of three new smaller-style stores in Harlow, Essex.

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Retail Week@RetailWeek · Jul 24

Boots unveils plans for fragrance-only store ift.tt/Yk7EWAP

RetailWeek's tweet card. Health and beauty retailer Boots is to open a new fragrance-only boutique in London this autumn, showcasing exclusive scents and immersive experiences.

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Retail Week@RetailWeek · Jul 24

Currys rolls out new AI video tech to enhance customer experience ift.tt/Wfe6Q7p

RetailWeek's tweet card. Currys is integrating AI video technology into its services operations in a bid to streamline customer experience.

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Retail Week@RetailWeek · Jul 24

Wickes sees strong growth as shoppers seek timber and garden fixes ift.tt/snR8eoH

RetailWeek's tweet card. The DIY and home improvement business saw like-for-like retail revenue growth of 6.4% in the six months ending 28 June, 2025 vs the year before

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Retail Week@RetailWeek · Jul 24

River Island at risk of collapse "within weeks" without rescue plan - report ift.tt/Sk5BsCu

RetailWeek's tweet card. River Island is set to collapse "within weeks" unless a rescue plan can be agreed with creditors according to a report in the Telegraph.

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Retail Week@RetailWeek · Jul 24

Debenhams “close” to refinancing deal with past department store funder ift.tt/vo3ZKeY

RetailWeek's tweet card. Debenhams Group is in advanced talks about securing a £175m refinancing package with one of the companies behind the 2003 delisting of the former department store potentially involved, according to a...

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Retail Week@RetailWeek · Jul 24

Wickes sees strong growth in H1 as shoppers seek timber and garden fixes ift.tt/4TaiXkn

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Retail Week@RetailWeek · Jul 24

Back to basics: how premium homeware retailer Oka is rebuilding after a crisis ift.tt/vqEATn8

RetailWeek's tweet card. Oka chief executive Mark Saunders and chief customer officer Aalish Yorke-Long speak to Retail Week about digital replatforming, store expansion plans and when to stick to your knitting.

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Retail Week@RetailWeek · Jul 24

Store gallery: Halfords’ latest new-look store ‘bridges gap’ between retail and services ift.tt/fGxCUnR

RetailWeek's tweet card. Cycling and motoring accessories specialist Halfords has opened its latest overhauled branch.

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