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• Asda transfers 2,000 security guards to Mitie

  22-01-2026 18:21 via retailgazette.co.uk
  Asda is outsourcing its store security to facilities services Mitie, amidst rising crime.
  The facilities management business has obtained a new multi-year security contract with Asda, to deliver services across more than 1,100 locations nationwide including Asda superstores, supermarkets, living and express stores. 
  Mitie is set to support Asda in “transitioning to a data-driven, outcome-focused security model” which “places the safety of both customers and colleagues at t
  
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• Tesco trials crime reporting platform

  22-01-2026 16:02 via retailgazette.co.uk
  Tesco is set to pilot a new crime reporting platform, designed to deter retail crime and keep staff, customers and local communities safe. 
  From Monday (26 January), the UK’s biggest supermarket retailer will test the Auror platform across 40 of its stores.
  The 10-week trial will be carried out across Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire, with the aim of reducing retail crime, protecting workers and increasing collaboration with the police and the wider retail industry.
  The Auror platfo
  
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• Morrisons Travel launches in partnership with Expedia

  22-01-2026 13:04 via theretailbulletin.com
  The Morrisons supermarket chain has launched Morrisons Travel, a new travel booking service in partnership with Expedia Group. Available via Morrisons.com and the Morrisons More app,... View Article
  
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• Morrisons Travel launched with Expedia Group

  22-01-2026 12:55 via retailgazette.co.uk
  Supermarket chain Morrisons has launched Morrisons Travel, in partnership with technology company Expedia Group. 
  The service enables customers to book hotels, flights, car hire and activities while earning Morrisons More Points.
  It is available via Morrisons.com and the Morrisons More app.
  Through the partnership, Morrisons Travel customers can browse flight deals from airports around the world and choose from a global selection of hotels. They can also hire a car and book tours or activit
  
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• B&M and The Works hit by tough Christmas trading

  22-01-2026 11:56
  Retailers report weaker sales over festive period amid ‘subdued consumer confidence’• Business live – latest updatesThe discount retailer B&M cut its profit forecast, while the value books and crafts chain The Works reported a fall in sales, highlighting a difficult Christmas trading period for British stores.B&M’s UK sales fell by 0.6% on a like-for-like basis in its third quarter to 27 December, though it said sales improved in December after it reduced pri
  
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• Primark owner confirms lowered outlook and festive revenue fall

  22-01-2026 10:52 via retailgazette.co.uk
  Primark’s parent company Associated British Foods (ABF) has confirmed its reduced outlook and revenue decline for the 16 weeks to 3 January.
  The business said Primark revenues dropped 2.7% on a LFL basis, with LFL sales in its European arm falling 5.7%.
  UK revenues rose 1.7%, with combined UK and Ireland sales growing 1.1% on a LFL basis.Related Story Schuh hires new CMO21/01/2026 x 12:02 PMTotal sales in the fashion brand’s US arm rose 12% over the period.
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• B&M cuts profit guidance as it steps up investment in pricing and stock reset

  22-01-2026 10:34 via retailgazette.co.uk
  Discount retailer B&M has lowered its full-year profit guidance despite reporting positive sales momentum in December, as it increases investment in areas such as pricing and stock clearance.
  The business said UK like-for-like sales returned to growth, rising 3%, following declines earlier in the quarter.
  Early January trading has continued to show a positive trend, supported by strong seasonal sell-through and clearance activity.
  However, B&M said deeper investment in price, partic
  
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• The Works hails strong in-store performance

  22-01-2026 10:32 via theretailbulletin.com
  The Works said its stores delivered strong growth in the 26 weeks to 2 November, as the retailer of screen-free activities benefited from new strategic initiatives.... View Article
  
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• The Works posts improved interim performance

  22-01-2026 10:25 via retailgazette.co.uk
  Book and craft retailer The Works has reported improved profitability and resilient in-store trading in its interim results.
  The business said, for the 26 weeks ended 2 November 2025, total like-for-like (LFL) sales increased by 0.3%, underpinned by a strong performance in stores, which account for more than 90% of group revenue.
  Store LFL sales rose 4%, significantly ahead of the wider UK non-food retail market, which recorded growth of 0.6% over the same period.
  Total revenue edged down 0.3% y
  
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• Wickes sees H2 volume-driven growth

  22-01-2026 09:46 via retailgazette.co.uk
  DIY and trade retailer Wickes has reported continued sales growth across all areas of the business.
  In a trading update for the six months ending 27 December 2025, which was released today (22 January), the business said Group revenue rose 6.3% year-on-year in the second half, taking full-year revenue to £1.64bn, up 5.9%.
  Like-for-like (LFL) Group revenue increased by 5.3% in H2 and by 4.9% over the full year.Related Story Matalan posts strong Q3 as digital growth and store investment driv
  
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• Wickes boosted by strong performance in TradePro

  22-01-2026 09:39 via theretailbulletin.com
  Wickes has reported that revenue increased by 6.3% in its second half after a strong performance in retail. In the six months to 27 December, retail... View Article
  
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• B&M issues profit warning

  22-01-2026 09:17 via theretailbulletin.com
  B&M has seen its third quarter group revenue increase by 2.9% as it became sharper on price to reinforce its value credentials to customers. However, the... View Article
  
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• B&M cuts full-year outlook as new chief clears old stock

  22-01-2026 09:00 via ft.com
  UK discount retailer reduces inventory as part of turnaround plan under Tjeerd Jegen
  
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• B&M cuts full-year outlook

  22-01-2026 09:00 via ft.com
  Lower guidance comes as UK discount retailer reduced inventory as part of turnaround plan
  
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• B&Q to launch new trade-exclusive store concept for TradePoint

  22-01-2026 08:18 via theretailbulletin.com
  B&Q is to open a standalone store for its TradePoint business next month. The new store concept is dedicated exclusively to trade professionals, aiming to provide... View Article
  
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• Axel Arigato taps Adidas executive for CEO role

  22-01-2026 08:18 via theretailbulletin.com
  Swedish footwear brand Axel Arigato has appointed Frederic Sarrant as its new chief executive. He has been working for the last 16 years with Adidas, most... View Article
  
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• Merry Hill hails ‘record’ performance in 2025

  22-01-2026 07:15 via theretailbulletin.com
  Merry Hill has announced a record performance in 2025, with sales increasing by 4.3% and footfall rising by 5%. The West Midlands shopping destination credited the... View Article
  
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• Consumer confidence shows ‘hints of optimism,’ says BRC

  22-01-2026 01:01 via retailgazette.co.uk
  The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has reported “hints of optimism” in consumer confidence, despite a decline in spending expectations.
  Over the next three months, consumer expectations of the state of the economy improved to -32 in January from -38 in December, according to BRC-Opinium data.
  Predictions for their personal financial situation also rose to -8 in January, from -10 the month prior.
  However, consumer expectations for their personal spending on retail dropped to -6 this
  
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