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• Off-licences added to “essential” list that can stay open during lockdown

  25-03-2020 12:50 via retailgazette.co.uk
  // Off-licences added to list of essential businesses that can stay open during lockdown
  // The vast majority of retailers were ordered to shut down, except for food retailers and convenience stores
  // Licensed shops selling alcohol made the updated list of stores exempted from mass closuresOff-licence retailers have been added to the government’s list of high street businesses that can remain open to help keep the country running during the coronavirus crisis.
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• ASA bans Sports Direct 50% off Puma deal advert over RRP claims

  02-09-2026 11:05 via theretailbulletin.com
  The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned a Sports Direct advert for a “50% off” promotion, amid claims that a product’s original recommended retail price (RRP)…
  
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• Q&A: Jon Cleaver, Chief Technology Officer at SportsShoes.com

  02-09-2026 10:51 via theretailbulletin.com
  Content based on the recording of Commerce Live EMEA, London, April 16th 2026 Technology is changing retail at a rapid pace, but successful transformation isn’t about…
  
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• IKEA UK invests £54m in cutting prices on 435 popular products

  02-09-2026 09:46 via theretailbulletin.com
  IKEA is investing £54 million in lowering the prices of 435 of its most popular products in the UK. The move forms part of the retailer’s…
  
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• The Perfume Shop launches personalised ‘Scent Rediscovery Service’

  02-09-2026 09:12 via theretailbulletin.com
  The Perfume Shop has launched a new personalised consultation service to help customers rediscover fragrances they love as their sense of smell, preferences and lifestyle evolve…
  
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• Pavers Shoes to open first stores in Morrisons in October

  02-09-2026 08:04 via theretailbulletin.com
  Pavers Shoes is expanding its physical presence with the opening of two new stores within Morrisons supermarkets this autumn. The new spaces will launch in former…
  
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• Pavers Shoes to open first Morrisons stores in October

  02-09-2026 07:46 via theretailbulletin.com
  Pavers Shoes is expanding its physical presence with the opening of two new stores within Morrisons supermarkets this autumn. The new spaces will launch in former…
  
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• Irn-Bru owner AG Barr appoints former Carpetright CEO Darren Shapland as chair

  02-09-2026 07:46 via theretailbulletin.com
  Irn-Bru owner AG Barr has appointed Darren Shapland, former chief executive of Carpetright, as chair of the board. He has succeeded Susan Barratt, who has served…
  
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• Shein searches for growth after cut-price IPO

  02-09-2026 05:35 via ft.com
  Ultra-fast-fashion retailer set to prioritise third-party marketplace in growth push after cut-price listing
  
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• Shein finally launched its cut-price IPO. Now comes the hard part

  02-09-2026 05:35 via ft.com
  Ultra-fast-fashion retailer set to prioritise third-party marketplace in growth push after cut-price listing
  
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• Boden profits jump to £37.2m as US expansion pays off

  01-09-2026 16:24 via theretailbulletin.com
  British fashion retailer Boden has posted growth in both turnover and profit for 2025 following a strong performance in the US. In the 12 months to…
  
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• How SME retailers can improve cashflow and invest in growth

  01-09-2026 15:45 via theretailbulletin.com
  Late payments see 38 SMEs closing every day, the UK government recently reported. Liquidity is a top concern for smaller retailers, with Capify’s recent Business Confidence…
  
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• The Entertainer hires former John Lewis customer director as group chief customer officer

  01-09-2026 11:47 via theretailbulletin.com
  The Entertainer has appointed Craig Inglis as group chief customer officer, effective 7 September. Inglis has been working as a strategic adviser to the toy retailer…
  
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• Shein shares slide as much as 10% in Hong Kong debut

  01-09-2026 11:05 via ft.com
  Fast-fashion retailer completes long-delayed IPO at bargain-basement valuation
  
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• Not On The High Street lands Dragons’ Den star Sara Davies as investor

  01-09-2026 10:43 via theretailbulletin.com
  Dragons’ Den star Sara Davies has acquired a stake in Not On The High Street and become a non-executive director of the company. In addition to…
  
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• UK shop price inflation hits two-year high in August

  01-09-2026 09:56 via theretailbulletin.com
  UK shop price inflation climbed to its highest level in two years in August, driven by higher energy, input, and commodity costs. According to figures from…
  
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• Tesco Clubcard partners with Be.EV in latest loyalty scheme expansion

  01-09-2026 09:56 via theretailbulletin.com
  Tesco is allowing its Clubcard members to collect points when they charge their electric vehicles at Be.EV charging bays. The move follows the supermarket teaming up…
  
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• Ikea cuts prices in Europe by €1.2bn to counter cost of living crisis

  01-09-2026 09:00 via ft.com
  About 1,500 products in 20 European countries will be cheaper as consumer confidence continues to remain depressed.
  
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• Shein shares slide 10% in Hong Kong trading debut

  01-09-2026 04:19 via ft.com
  Fast-fashion retailer completes long-delayed IPO at bargain-basement valuation
  
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• US regulator claims Amazon manipulated advertising prices

  31-08-2026 22:08 via ft.com
  Federal Trade Commission sues ecommerce giant alleging it overcharged about 1.2mn businesses leading to higher prices for consumers
  
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• Retailers urge Government to reform packaging charges as costs double

  31-08-2026 09:56 via theretailbulletin.com
  Retailers are calling on the Government to overhaul packaging charges after new data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) revealed that packaging fees have doubled over…
  
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• Oak Furnitureland opens new 17,000 sq ft Ipswich showroom, taking store network to 70

  30-08-2026 23:24 via theretailbulletin.com
  Oak Furnitureland has opened a new Ipswich showroom as it continues to invest in its store network. The 17,000 square foot store at Euro Park Retail…
  
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• Asda in the ‘foothills of recovery’ as sales return to growth

  29-08-2026 12:14 via theretailbulletin.com
  Asda has returned to sales growth for the first time in two years, with like-for-like sales, excluding fuel, edging up 0.2% in the first seven weeks…
  
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• John Lewis opens online Christmas shop after early search surge

  29-08-2026 11:25 via theretailbulletin.com
  John Lewis has opened its online Christmas shop after recording a surge in early festive planning this year. The retailer said searches for ‘Christmas’ at johnlewis.com…
  
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• Aldi announces 25 stores to be refurbished as part of £300m investment

  28-08-2026 17:31 via theretailbulletin.com
  Aldi has revealed the next 25 locations where it will revamp stores this year. The retailer is currently investing £300 million in upgrading existing stores across…
  
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• Frasers finance boss calls RRP rules ‘unreasonable and unlawful barriers’

  28-08-2026 16:46 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Frasers Group chief financial officer Chris Wootton has written to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) calling for it to reconsider its approach to recommended retail prices (RRPs), arguing that its guidance could make it harder for retailers to offer genuine discounts.
  In a letter dated 28 August, Wootton said the ASA was creating “unreasonable and we say unlawful barriers” to price competition and accused the regulator of making it harder for retailers to promote discounts du
  
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• Frasers finance boss calls RRP rules “unreasonable and unlawful barriers”

  28-08-2026 16:46 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Frasers Group chief financial officer Chris Wootton has written to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) calling for it to reconsider its approach to recommended retail prices (RRPs), arguing that its guidance could make it harder for retailers to offer genuine discounts.
  In a letter dated 28 August, Wootton said the ASA was creating “unreasonable and we say unlawful barriers” to price competition and accused the regulator of making it harder for retailers to promote discounts du
  
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• Asda hopes fresh tech push can reverse fortunes

  28-08-2026 15:57 via ft.com
  UK supermarket chain aims to catch up with rivals after botched post-Walmart £1bn IT upgrade
  
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• Aldi names 25 UK stores set for £300m upgrade programme

  28-08-2026 15:28 via retailgazette.co.uk
  Aldi has revealed the next 25 UK stores to receive upgrades as part of its £300m investment in its existing estate this year.
  The programme includes stores in London, Liverpool, Aberdeen, Sunderland and Bedford, with five locations in Stirling, Paisley, Wollaston, Linlithgow and Lewes also set to be extended.
  The discounter’s upgrades will vary by store and include improvements to Bakery, Health & Beauty and fresh food areas, alongside more energy-efficient technology.Related Sto
  
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• Lewis Hamilton takes on tennis in new episode of content series with Lululemon

  28-08-2026 15:27 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Lululemon has unveiled the second episode of its content series with Lewis Hamilton.
  Titled ‘Rest Day with Lewis Hamilton’, the series follows Hamilton as he explores new challenges and converses with elite athletes across multiple disciplines.
  The first episode followed the Ferrari driver as he learnt more about golf from professional golfer Min Woo Lee. And the second episode sees Hamilton trade parries on and off court with tennis player Frances Taifoe.
  He said: “Frances and
  
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