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A Lidl bit more: Why is Lidl investing in expansion?

On 28 April Lidl announced that it is going to invest £500m in store expansion, aiming to open more than…

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What do supermarkets stand to gain from hosting parcel lockers?

Parcel lockers are everywhere now – outside supermarkets, in petrol stations, by train lines – and the numbers back this…

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Supermarket sales rise 9.6% amid Easter boost

Total Till sales increased 9.6% at UK supermarkets during the last four weeks ending 19 April 2025, up by 2.7%…

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How can a late Easter impact retailers?

Seasonal calendar moments continue to be crucial drivers for retailers. According to the latest BRC-Sensormatic data, total year-on-year footfall in…

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Today’s news in brief-1/4/25

Retailers are bracing for a £5.56bn rise in costs following the implementation of recent Budget measures, including higher National Insurance…

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Supermarket sales jump 1.8% amid increased promotions

Take-home supermarket sales increased by 1.8% over the four weeks to 23 March 2025 compared with one year ago –…

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Topshop’s comeback: a boon for the high street?

Topshop is back. Once a beacon of British high street fashion, the brand has teased its return to reclaim its…

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Virgin Wines targets £100m revenues through ‘turbocharging’ growth plan

Virgin Wines has unveiled plans to “turbocharge” its growth and deliver £100m in annual revenue over the next five years…

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Lessons from Forever 21’s decline

The collapse of once-iconic brands like Forever 21 serve as a stark warning for fast fashion retailers globally. Having filed…

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Today’s news in brief-24/3/25

Harrods is nearing the finalisation of compensation payments for victims of sexual abuse by its former owner, Mohamed al Fayed,…

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