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• Valentine’s Day proves a gift for UK retailers, as consumers hold back on big-ticket items

  11-03-2025 01:01
  
  Jewellery purchases linked to 14 February give lift to otherwise lacklustre month, British Retail Consortium saysAn increase in Valentine’s Day gift-buying brought relief for retailers last month amid February’s “grey days”, as consumers held back from spending on big-ticket items, according to industry figures.Jewellery purchases linked to Valentine’s Day were one of the highlights of an otherwise lacklustre month when sales inched ahead, the British Retail Consort
  
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• Predictions market Kalshi in talks to raise funds at $40bn valuation

  24-06-2026 21:00 via ft.com
  Rapidly growing company is increasingly challenging established derivatives and betting rivals
  
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• Tesco extends Clubcard loyalty scheme to 16 and 17-year-olds as it courts younger shoppers

  24-06-2026 19:08 via theretailbulletin.com
  Tesco has launched a new version of its Tesco Clubcard for 16 and 17-year-olds to give younger customers the chance to access to Clubcard Prices deals... View Article
  
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• Late night deliveries for football fans, thanks to Waitrose

  24-06-2026 17:03 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Waitrose will be extending its delivery window following increased demand due to late-night and early morning World Cup matches.
  Customers will be able to place orders through Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Just Eat, in more than 50 locations nationwide. The service will be available during the next four weeks of the World Cup
  Consumers will be order from most participating stores until midnight, with select locations operating a 24/7 service. However shoppers will be unable to purchase alcohol during
  
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• BrewDog pledges £1m bar tab if England, Scotland or USA reach final

  24-06-2026 16:18 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  BrewDog is to open a £1 million bar tab if England, Scotland or the United States reaches the FIFA World Cup final.
  The Scottish brewer said the tab would become available from 20 July, the day after the final, allowing supporters to continue celebrating regardless of whether their team wins or loses.
  Fans wearing an eligible national team shirt will be able to claim up to two free pints on a first-come, first-served basis at participating BrewDog bars while the £1 million fund lasts
  
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• Ribena maker invests £14.5m in UK blackcurrant processing facility

  24-06-2026 16:16 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I is investing £14.5m in a new blackcurrant processing facility in Herefordshire as it looks to strengthen the UK supply chain behind Ribena.
  Developed in partnership with Bevisol Ltd, the food and drink manufacturer said the Ledbury site will be operational in time for this year’s blackcurrant harvest, and will process fruit sourced from the company’s network of 33 British growers.
  The investment brings a key stage of Ribena production closer
  
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• Grape Tree staff share £100,000 bonus as move to employee ownership trust pays off

  24-06-2026 15:24 via theretailbulletin.com
  More than 900 staff at Grape Tree have shared a £100,000 bonus after the health foods retailer completed its move to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT)... View Article
  
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• Summer Black Friday: How Joybuy is shaping the promotional calendar to meet changing consumer expectations

  24-06-2026 15:16 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  For years, Black Friday has been one of retail’s most anticipated promotional moments; the go-to event for consumers seeking the biggest savings of the year, particularly ahead of Christmas. But new research, commissioned by Joybuy, suggests shopper expectations are evolving.
  Almost half (49 per cent) of UK consumers say they would like a Summer Black Friday event, while nearly two-thirds (65 per cent) believe greater competition between online retailers leads to better value. The findings
  
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• Warner Bros. Pictures and DC Studios celebrate Supergirl release with Samsung team up

  24-06-2026 13:13 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Samsung Electronics has collaborated with Warner Bros. Pictures and DC Studios to celebrate the release of Supergirl in cinemas.
  As part of the partnership, Samsung has launched a Samsung Micro RGB TV sweepstakes in collaboration with electronics retailer Best Buy in the US.
  It also hosted fan experiences in the US and UK, including a pop-up at Phonica Records in London. The pop-up showcased Samsung 2026 home audio and TV range through film-inspired spaces.Related Story ASOS unveils summer beaut
  
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• Tesco opens Clubcard scheme to 16 and 17-year-olds

  24-06-2026 12:42 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Tesco has launched a version of its Clubcard loyalty scheme for 16 and 17-year-olds, allowing younger shoppers to access member-only discounts and collect reward points for the first time.
  The new “Clubcard for 16-17s”, unveiled on 24 June, enables teenagers to benefit from thousands of Clubcard Prices promotions in stores and earn points that can be converted into vouchers for future purchases.
  To sign up, teenagers must be invited through the Clubcard account of a parent or guardia
  
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• Tesco launches Clubcard scheme for 16 and 17-year-olds

  24-06-2026 12:42 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Tesco has launched a version of its Clubcard loyalty scheme for 16 and 17-year-olds, allowing younger shoppers to access member-only discounts and collect reward points for the first time.
  The new “Clubcard for 16-17s”, unveiled on 24 June, enables teenagers to benefit from thousands of Clubcard Prices promotions in stores and earn points that can be converted into vouchers for future purchases.
  To sign up, teenagers must be invited through the Clubcard account of a parent or guardia
  
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• Reframing Retail Safety: Protecting People, Performance and the High Street

  24-06-2026 11:32 via theretailbulletin.com
  Insights from a Retail Bulletin Private Leadership Roundtable, in partnership with Peoplesafe: Retailers are facing a sharp escalation in safety challenges across the UK high street.... View Article
  
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• Cole Palmer and Gopuff unveil ice range

  24-06-2026 11:15 via retailgazette.co.uk
  To celebrate their new multi-year partnership, British footballer Cole Palmer and Gopuff have launched a new line of ice products.
  The partnership will cover new product creation, custom content and customer experiences.
  According to the commerce platform, the new range, ‘COLE’D,’ was inspired by fans nickname for the footballer, ‘Cold Palmer’, which highlights his “composure” on the pitch.
  This collaboration is the first time Palmer has played an a
  
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• B&M appoints Asda’s Atheeq Akbar as new chief financial officer

  24-06-2026 10:15 via theretailbulletin.com
  B&M has appointed Asda executive Atheeq Akbar as its new chief financial officer. Due to take up his role next February, Akbar is currently vice president... View Article
  
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• Boots debuts On the Go travel store at Belfast International

  24-06-2026 09:44 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Boots is looking to “bring a high street quality shopping experience” to the airport with a new On the Go concept store.
  It has introduced the first-of-its-kind at Belfast International Airport. Designed with a new layout featuring clearly defined quick-find zones, the Boots On The Go store aims to offer more convenience for shoppers who are travelling.
  A click & collect service will be available, with a more than 15 beauty brands debuting in the airport. This includes Sunda
  
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• ProCook posts record £85.5m revenue after attracting highest-ever number of new customers

  24-06-2026 09:27 via theretailbulletin.com
  ProCook has increased its annual revenue to a record £85.5 million with year-on-year growth of 23%. In the year to 29 March 2026, retail revenue climbed... View Article
  
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• [ TRB EVENT ] The Retail Tech Summit 2026

  24-06-2026 09:27 via theretailbulletin.com
  The landscape of modern retail is undergoing a profound transformation. As we navigate 2026 and beyond, the integration of advanced technologies has shifted from a competitive... View Article
  
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• UK retail parks ‘effectively full’ after expansion of retailers like Aldi and Lidl

  24-06-2026 09:16 via theretailbulletin.com
  Property advisers have warned that retail parks are “effectively full” following the expansion of retailers such as Aldi and Lidl. New research from Savills has found... View Article
  
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• Sephora to bring its Sephoria beauty experience to London for the first time

  24-06-2026 08:25 via theretailbulletin.com
  Sephora will be holding its popular Sephoria beauty experience in London for the first time later this year. Running from 16 to 17 October, the next... View Article
  
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• Asda teams up with Amazon on ‘first-of-its-kind’ retail media partnership

  24-06-2026 01:46 via theretailbulletin.com
  Asda is to become the first UK retailer to introduce Amazon Retail Ad Service to its online stores as part of a “first-of-its-kind” retail media partnership.... View Article
  
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• Australian menswear brand M.J. Bale to make UK store debut

  24-06-2026 01:34 via theretailbulletin.com
  Australian menswear brand M.J. Bale is to open its first store in the UK on London’s Jermyn Street as it ramps up international expansion. Spanning 2,500... View Article
  
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• Three major retailers ads banned after misleading green claims

  24-06-2026 01:02 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  The Advertising Standard’s Authority (ASA) has banned ads from Calvin Klein, Uniqlo and Adidas for making misleading green claims.
  The ads used the term ‘recycled’ to describe fabric composition but did not include any information to support the claim. The body highlighted that the advertisers were not able to provide evidence to support their statements.
  It identified the works through its AI-based Active Ad Monitoring Systems and the rulings form part of a wider project inves
  
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• EG Group files plan for US listing that could raise $1bn

  23-06-2026 20:52 via ft.com
  IPO could value UK-based petrol station empire at more than $9bn
  
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• UK tax loophole used by Shein will not be closed until October 2028

  23-06-2026 20:00 via ft.com
  Retailers say slow pace of action undermines efforts to rejuvenate high streets
  
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• Harrods unifies operations under new COO Andreas Efstathiou

  23-06-2026 17:51 via theretailbulletin.com
  Harrods has appointed Andreas Efstathiou as chief operating officer in a move that will integrate all of the retailer’s operations under a single leader. Currently Harrods’... View Article
  
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• Julien MacDonald introduces dedicated ecommerce site

  23-06-2026 17:21 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  British fashion designer Julien MacDonald will transform his London Fashion Show collection into a direct-to-consumer offering with the launch of a new ecommerce site.
  The Welsh designer, and TV personality, will sell his Fall 2026 ready-to-wear collection on the site, which launched on Monday.
  “We ordered 2,500 boxes for our orders, and we’ve already run out” MacDonald told WWD. “I’ve had to order 1,000 more from the fact­ory in Wales.”
  MacDonald has desi
  
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• ASOS unveils summer beauty pop-up

  23-06-2026 14:23 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  ASOS has unveiled its London Lido pop-up, a two day immersive experience aimed at helping consumers to discover this seasons most wanted beauty products.
  The pop-up welcomed 800 guests and was hosted at East London’s Protein Studios.
  Visitors could try out a curated selection of beauty products from brands such as Coach, Ouai, Nyx Cosmetics, Biodance and Anua. They were also able to receive personalised guidance from “beauty insiders”.Related Story ASOS and Deliveroo partner fo
  
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• Finance Team of the Year: What separates the best from the rest

  23-06-2026 12:21 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  At the Retail Gazette Excellence Awards 2026, the Finance Team of the Year category looks to recognise those teams that go beyond reporting to actively shape business performance.
  At its core, a winning finance team must demonstrate clear, quantifiable impact on the business. Judges will be looking for evidence of how financial strategy has not only improved profitability but also supported revenue growth.
  The winning team will have enabled smarter investment decisions while strengthening c
  
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• 64% of UK consumers want to use Agentic AI for shopping

  23-06-2026 12:07 via theretailbulletin.com
  Survey of UK online shoppers finds adoption of agentic shopping hindered by trust, security and accuracy concerns. New Research from Commerce and PayPal out now. Commerce  a... View Article
  
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• Paul Stafford on how Very Media Group drives engagement

  23-06-2026 12:03 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Paul Stafford was named head of Very Media Group last year in October 2025.
  With over 18 years experience in brand, digital marketing and retail media, he helped build Superdrug’s retail media network Optimo.
  He explains that his primary challenge at Very Media Group is to “drive engagement outside the traditional retail media growth set”.
  He says: “By that, I mean brands beyond consumer-packaged goods in categories such as electricals, toys, gaming, home, fashion, and sp
  
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