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• The Hut Group aims to raise up to £1.9bn through IPO

  10-09-2020 13:03 via ft.com
  Existing investors to sell £950m of stock in online retailer as part of London’s biggest listing since 2017
  
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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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• Asics launches new trail runner campaign

  28-08-2026 12:33 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Asics has unveiled a new campaign which puts the spotlight on trail running.
  Devised by creative agency AGIT8, the marketing drive highlights that trail running is “tough” but that is exactly why people love it.
  Part of the retailer’s ‘Sound Mind, Sound Body’ brand platform, the campaign follows runners as they traverse steep inclines and descents and deal with mud and unpredictable terrain. It is soundtracked to The Beach Boy’s ‘Good Vibrations’.T
  
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• Under Armour names Grammy nominated artist as creative director of P-Star

  28-08-2026 11:54 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Under Armour has named Grammy-nominated artist Gunna as its new global brand ambassador and creative director of P-Star, a creative platform that will span apparel, footwear, storytelling and community initiatives.
  Gunna will be responsible for growing P-Star as a creative platform. The platform will debut on 27 August at A Ma Maniere Atlanta and UA.com with a 14 piece collection, which has been inspired by the “rhythm of Gunna’s everyday life”.
  The collection includes shorts,
  
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• Lefties makes UK debut at Liverpool One

  28-08-2026 11:33 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Lefties has launched a store at Landsec-owned shopping centre Liverpool One, marking the retailer’s first shop in the UK.
  The fashion brand, which is owned by Inditex, opened its new flagship on South John Street.
  It spans over 27,000 sq ft across two floors, stocking women’s, men’s, teen, kids, baby, newborn, home, accessories and footwear collections.
  The store features some of the brand’s latest retail technology, which has already been introduced at recent European op
  
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• Tesco rolls out almost 700 electric vehicle charging sites

  28-08-2026 11:30 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Tesco has unveiled a new loyalty card partnership with electric vehicle charging company Be.EV.
  The tie-up enables the supermarket’s Clubcard members to collect points when they charge their electric vehicles at over 680 Be.EV UK sites, The Grocer reported.
  Customers who connect their Tesco Clubcard to the Be.EV charging app will receive a Clubcard point for every £1 they spend at any of its vehicle chargers throughout the UK.
  Be.EV has over 2,500 charging bays across more than 680 l
  
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• Sofa.com is empowering consumers to “furnish your home from one delivery”

  28-08-2026 09:45 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  As sofa.com marks 20 years in business, managing director Sunayna Azam [left] and creative director Nicky Emlick [right] discuss the brand’s reset; its move beyond sofas; and why customer-led design is shaping its next phase.
  When sofa.com launched two decades ago, the idea of persuading customers to buy a sofa online was a bold bet. The business continues to be forward-thinking, now with a broader home offer, a clearer B2B strategy and a renewed focus on the customer.
  Azam and Emlick desc
  
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• Superdrug returns to Altrincham with new store and beauty studio

  28-08-2026 09:44 via theretailbulletin.com
  Superdrug has opened a new store in Altrincham as it continues to expand its store footprint with plans to open 30 new stores in 2026. The…
  
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• Authentic Brands acquires majority stake in Drake’s OVO

  28-08-2026 09:44 via theretailbulletin.com
  Authentic Brands has acquired a majority stake in October’s Very Own (OVO), the premium lifestyle brand co-founded by Canadian rapper Drake. As part of the deal,…
  
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• Aurélien opens new flagship store in London’s Knightsbridge

  28-08-2026 09:44 via theretailbulletin.com
  Luxury fashion brand Aurélien has launched a new flagship store in London’s Knightsbridge. Designed to offer customers an immersive shopping experience, the 3,200 square foot space…
  
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• Oner Active promotes first chief finance officer ahead of store debut

  28-08-2026 09:35 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Women’s activewear brand Oner Active has named its first chief financial officer, as the business prepares to open its first flagship store in NoHo, New York.
  Jessica Higgs will now step into the role of CFO, shaping the brand’s long-term strategy across all markets, as Oner Active looks to global expansion.
  It comes after Higgs first joined the sportswear brand in 2022, heading up its finance department and taking the retailer from £8.74m (€10.2m) in 2022 to its most rece
  
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