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• Why buy jewellery when you can rent it?

  01-09-2018 06:05 via ft.com
  Consumers can bypass ownership altogether, making luxury accessible to new audiences
  
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• The next Clubcard moment? How agentic AI is already revolutionising retail

  30-07-2026 15:51 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  By former Asda Pricing lead, HyperFinity CCO and co-founder Thomas Hill.
   More than 30 years ago, Tesco launched its Clubcard. It was a revolutionary example of a retailer collecting data from consumers on a huge scale to offer personalised discounts and loyalty benefits. The scheme has been widely replicated across most retail outlets, but, decades later, Clubcard still reigns as the most-valued loyalty scheme.
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• Farmers need reliable water supplies to protect food production, NFU warns

  30-07-2026 15:38 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Farmers and growers need more reliable access to water as drought and extreme weather continues to put pressure on UK food production, the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has warned.
  The call comes as drought has been declared in parts of the country following a third heatwave, with the UK also marking 50 years since the drought of 1976.
  The NFU said farmers are facing more periods of extreme weather with data from 10-year survey finding that 70 per cent of farmers had seen an increase in he
  
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• 5 ways retailers are tackling the UK’s growing tech waste problem

  30-07-2026 15:37 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Retailers across the UK are taking a bigger role in what happens to unwanted phones, laptops, cables and electrical goods once customers decide they have had enough of them.
  The approaches of different retailers vary. For example, some brands are offering cash or discounts for old devices, while others are taking unwanted electricals for recycling.
  The launch of different schemes has come at an important moment in the tech sector. Research commissioned by Currys found that UK households are sitt
  
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• Liberty’s retail manager on the return of the fabric department and the retailer’s next chapter

  30-07-2026 15:34 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  This month, Liberty is putting one of its oldest categories at the centre of its retail strategy, with the relaunch of its fabrics department. The designer department store has seen customers returning to sewing, dressmaking and making things for themselves.
  The new department, which opened on July 20, has increased by a 140 per cent from 1,927 sq ft to 4,630 sq ft, bringing more than 2,500 fabrics together with private consultation areas, new collections, artist installations and plans for work
  
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• Burberry appoints former Pandora CEO Alexander Lacik as non-executive director

  30-07-2026 15:21 via theretailbulletin.com
  Burberry has appointed former Pandora chief executive Alexander Lacik as a non-executive director, with effect from 1 September. He will also join the nomination committee. Lacik…
  
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• Pets at Home appoints former M&S chief people officer

  30-07-2026 14:40 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Pets at Home has appointed Sarah Findlater as chief people officer for the wider Pets Group, covering Pets at Home, Vets for Pets and Pets Insurance.
  Findlater joins the retailer following a 27-year career at Marks & Spencer, where she most recently served as chief people officer.
  In the role, she was responsible for shaping the retailer’s culture, leadership and organisational performance.
  Pets at Home chief executive James Bailey said: “I am delighted that Sarah is joining us t
  
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• Majestic kicks off £4m investment in bricks and mortar with Trowbridge launch

  30-07-2026 13:04 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Majestic Wine has started a fresh investment in its store portfolio by unveiling its newest branch in Trowbridge, Wiltshire.  
  The launch, which forms the first opening of the wine retailer’s financial year, forms part of its commitment to invest £4m in its bricks and mortar estate during 2026/27. 
  Its plan includes the launch of at least four new stores and a comprehensive programme of improvements to its existing shops across the UK.    
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• Amazon finds cases of AI causing runaway spending on tech projects

  30-07-2026 12:00 via ft.com
  E-commerce giant’s staff said the new technology had caused budget overruns that sometimes took months to detect
  
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• Oliver Bonas enters retail park market for first time

  30-07-2026 11:53 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Oliver Bonas is entering the retail park market for the first time, with new stores at British Land’s Glasgow Fort and Teesside Park.  
  The fashion and homeware brand has agreed a lease for 2,800 sq ft of retail space at Glasgow Fort, marking its first ever retail park concept. 
  Oliver Bonas will open at Glasgow Fort in September, followed by Teesside Park which will open later in the autumn, with the retailer taking 3,190 sq ft. 
  Its arrival reflects British Land&rsquo
  
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• Adidas shares drop close to a fifth after profits hit by World Cup marketing spend

  30-07-2026 11:30 via ft.com
  Net profit growth of 6% in second quarter undershoots expectations
  
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• Adidas shares drop 17% after profits hit by World Cup marketing spend

  30-07-2026 11:30 via ft.com
  Net profit growth of 6% in second quarter undershoots expectations
  
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• Pets at Home reports 3.9% revenue growth as turnaround gains traction

  30-07-2026 10:26 via theretailbulletin.com
  Pets at Home has said its retail turnaround is gaining traction, as it reported total consumer revenue increased by 3.9% to £614 million in its first…
  
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• Nadine Merabi appoints Karen Millen MD as new CEO

  30-07-2026 10:25 via theretailbulletin.com
  Luxury womenswear brand Nadine Merabi has appointed Karen Millen managing director Briony Garbett as its new chief executive. The brand said the move comes at a…
  
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• Pets at Home hires Sarah Findlater as group chief people officer

  30-07-2026 10:22 via theretailbulletin.com
  Pets at Home has hired former M&S chief people officer Sarah Findlater as group chief people officer. Findlater spent nearly three decades at M&S, joining as…
  
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• Halfords and Pets at Home join forces to support Pets Foundation

  30-07-2026 10:04 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Halfords and Pets at Home have launched a colleague partnership combining their retail expertise to raise funds for the Pets Foundation.
  The collaboration began earlier this summer when Pets at Home supported Halfords’ first Bring Your Dog to Work Day at its Redditch support centre.
  Around 50 dogs joined their owners for the event, which was designed to promote colleague wellbeing and strengthen connections between teams.
  Pets at Home supplied dual-branded dog accessories and “pup-ca
  
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• Adidas shares tumble after profits hit by World Cup marketing spend

  30-07-2026 09:31 via ft.com
  Net profit rose 6 per cent in the second quarter, below expectations
  
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• Beyond the Quencher: how Stanley 1913 is turning viral fame into lasting growth

  30-07-2026 09:24 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  The century-old drinks container maker found a vast new audience when its colourful tumblers became internet sensations. EMEA general manager Ben James explains how the business is building something more durable from that moment…
  Stanley 1913, part of PMI WW Brands, LLC, spent decades making products for workers, campers and people who expected a flask to survive almost anything. Then the Quencher arrived, turning a practical drinks container into a fashion item and pulling the brand int
  
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• L’Oréal sales beat forecasts as haircare and mascara demand surges

  30-07-2026 09:02 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  L’Oréal has posted better-than-expected second-quarter sales as shoppers continued to spend on haircare and make-up, despite wider pressure on household budgets.
  The company, which owns brands including Maybelline, CeraVe and L’Oréal Paris, recorded sales of €11.6bn during the three months to the end of June.
  Comparable sales increased 6.3 per cent after adjustments relating to the introduction of a new IT system, ahead of analysts’ expectations of 5.7 per ce
  
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• Co-op turns to microdrama format to boost convenience store visibility

  30-07-2026 08:50 via theretailbulletin.com
  Co-op has launched a new four-part microdrama series where it turns everyday convenience shop trips into comedic, hyperbolic social content as part of its first foray…
  
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• Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Aldi and Waitrose warn PM of looming UK ‘food shock’

  30-07-2026 08:43 via retailgazette.co.uk
  Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Aldi and Waitrose have joined more than 100 organisations in calling on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to urgently introduce legislation designed to strengthen the UK’s food security.
  Co-op and Booths have also backed the campaign for a Good Food Bill, alongside manufacturers including Danone, Greencore and Samworth Brothers and foodservice wholesaler Bidfood.
  The retailers supporting the letter collectively account for more than 64 per cent of the UK grocery market,
  
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• Le Creuset makes Liberty debut with exclusive colour capsule

  30-07-2026 08:31 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Le Creuset has made its debut at Liberty with an exclusive capsule collection inspired by the store’s signature prints.
  The French cookware brand has introduced a curated range spanning cookware, tabletop products and entertaining essentials, marking the first time the two heritage businesses have worked together.The collection has been colour-matched to complement Liberty’s print archive and features several of Le Creuset’s best-known shades, including Nuit, Shell Pink, Volcan
  
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• Adidas hikes sales forecast as World Cup demand fuels record quarter

  30-07-2026 08:21 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Adidas has upgraded its full-year sales forecast after strong demand for its football and running ranges helped the sportswear giant deliver record second-quarter revenues.
  It now expects currency-neutral sales to rise between nine per cent and 10 per cent in 2026, up from its previous forecast of high-single-digit growth.
  Adidas recorded net sales of €6.7bn during its second quarter, its highest quarterly total to date, as currency-neutral revenue increased 14 per cent.
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• ProCook teams up with DHL as it prepares for expansion

  30-07-2026 08:05 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Kitchenware retailer ProCook has partnered with DHL Supply Chain to manage its retail and online logistics as it in a bid to bolster the next stage of its growth.
  The agreement marks the first time in ProCook’s 30-year history that it has appointed a major third-party logistics provider.
  Under the deal, DHL has taken over the operation of ProCook’s 167,000 sq ft distribution centre in Gloucester, handling both store deliveries and e-commerce fulfilment.
  The two companies are now set
  
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• Waitrose to roll out ‘Mediterranean-style’ fridges as UK heatwaves intensify

  30-07-2026 07:49 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Waitrose is preparing to introduce refrigeration systems designed to operate in temperatures of up to 48C as extreme summer heat puts growing pressure on vital supermarket infrastructure.
  The John Lewis Partnership-owned grocer is developing technology that combines heat pumps with refrigeration to keep chilled products cold during periods of severe heat.
  It is also installing upgraded fridges across its store estate while work on the more advanced equipment continues.
  Waitrose retail director T
  
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• Peak Greggs is rolling ever further into the future

  30-07-2026 06:00 via ft.com
  In an age of AI hacks and space data centres, Greggs is finding success in protein and proximity
  
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• Tesco launches free grocery pop-up for returning holidaymakers

  29-07-2026 22:14 via theretailbulletin.com
  Tesco has launched a ‘Back From Holiday Shop’ at London Southend Airport, where returning travellers can pick up a free bag of Tesco essentials when they…
  
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• L’Oréal chief plans to more than triple sales of Gucci beauty products

  29-07-2026 18:00 via ft.com
  French group will take on beauty licence for luxury brand next year after buying rights from owner Kering in €4bn deal
  
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• Argos reinvents print catalogue with new app feature

  29-07-2026 17:24 via theretailbulletin.com
  Argos has launched ‘Your Catalogue’, a new feature within its mobile app that reimagines its former print catalogue as a digital-first browsing experience. Developed following customer…
  
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• Trent Alexander Arnold and Brahim Díaz front adidas and Arte Antwerp campaign

  29-07-2026 13:31 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  adidas has partnered with Belgian streetwear label Arte Antwerp for their FW26 collection, which launches with a footballer-fronted campaign.
  English footballer Trent Alexander-Arnold [pictured] and Moroccan footballer Brahim Díaz star in this marketing drive. While, London-based DJ Conducta, Belgian artist Bahati, pro skater Jarrad, Seoul-based rapper Mason, Spanish producer SHB and Tokyo producer Jumadiba also make an appearance.
  According to adidas this “collection of talent illu
  
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