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Dr Martens is restructuring parts of its business as it looks to simplify its operating model and shift to a more consumer-first approach, with redundancies expected. #retail #retailnews https://www.drapersonline.com/news/redundancies-loom-as-dr-martens-restructures-emea-business
Redundancies loom as Dr Martens restructures EMEA business
Dr Martens is restructuring parts of its Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) business as it looks to simplify its operating model and shift to a more consumer-first approach, with redundancies expected, Drapers can reveal.
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February 9, 2026 at 8:56 AM
Dr Martens is restructuring parts of its business as it looks to simplify its operating model and shift to a more consumer-first approach, with redundancies expected. #retail #retailnews https://www.drapersonline.com/news/redundancies-loom-as-dr-martens-restructures-emea-business
Profit rose at Scottish womenswear etailer Oh Polly for the year to 30 April 2025, despite a dip in revenue. #retail #retailnews https://www.drapersonline.com/news/oh-polly-profit-rises-despite-dip-in-revenue
February 9, 2026 at 8:54 AM
Profit rose at Scottish womenswear etailer Oh Polly for the year to 30 April 2025, despite a dip in revenue. #retail #retailnews https://www.drapersonline.com/news/oh-polly-profit-rises-despite-dip-in-revenue
Under Armour has reported Q3 adjusted operating results that have “exceeded expectations” as its ongoing transformation strategy picks up. #retail #retailnews https://wwd.com/business-news/financial/under-armour-third-quarter-north-america-apparel-1238552543/
Under Armour Beats Projections in Q3 Despite Continuing Weakness in North America
The Baltimore-based sports brand Under Armour also raised its outlook for fiscal 2026.
wwd.com
February 9, 2026 at 8:51 AM
Under Armour has reported Q3 adjusted operating results that have “exceeded expectations” as its ongoing transformation strategy picks up. #retail #retailnews https://wwd.com/business-news/financial/under-armour-third-quarter-north-america-apparel-1238552543/
Argos is to launch a marketplace as it pushes on with a transformation programme #retail #retailnews https://www.retail-week.com/general-merchandise/argos-to-launch-marketplace-as-it-seeks-to-maximise-strengths/7050525.article
Argos to launch marketplace as it seeks to maximise strengths
General merchandise giant Argos is to launch a marketplace as it pushes on with a transformation programme, Retail Week can reveal.
www.retail-week.com
February 9, 2026 at 8:47 AM
Argos is to launch a marketplace as it pushes on with a transformation programme #retail #retailnews https://www.retail-week.com/general-merchandise/argos-to-launch-marketplace-as-it-seeks-to-maximise-strengths/7050525.article
Online department store Freemans’s festive season “defied the high street sales slowdown”, with sales up 9% in the 12 weeks to Jan 2. #retail #retailnews https://uk.fashionnetwork.com/news/Freemans-hails-strong-christmas-as-it-shrugs-off-wider-uk-downturn,1805294.html
February 6, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Online department store Freemans’s festive season “defied the high street sales slowdown”, with sales up 9% in the 12 weeks to Jan 2. #retail #retailnews https://uk.fashionnetwork.com/news/Freemans-hails-strong-christmas-as-it-shrugs-off-wider-uk-downturn,1805294.html
PRShots Retail Roundup from Frasers Group, Ralph Lauren, Garage, K-Way, Maksu, John Lewis, WHSmith, and Lidl. Plus, why outlets remain the UK’s top shopping destination, social media advertising, cost, benefits, and tips for 2026 & more.
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February 6, 2026 at 10:32 AM
PRShots Retail Roundup from Frasers Group, Ralph Lauren, Garage, K-Way, Maksu, John Lewis, WHSmith, and Lidl. Plus, why outlets remain the UK’s top shopping destination, social media advertising, cost, benefits, and tips for 2026 & more.
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Online spending hit £8.47bn in Jan, up 0.9% year-on-year, with fitness equipment (up 73%), health and nutrition (up 42%), and clothing (up 23%). #retail https://retailtechinnovationhub.com/home/2026/2/5/brits-spend-847-billion-online-in-january-as-shoppers-make-a-healthy-start-to-the-new-year
Brits spend £8.47 billion online in January as shoppers make a healthy start to the new year — Retail Technology Innovation Hub
UK online spending hit £8.47 billion in January, up 0.9% year-on-year, as shoppers splashed out on fitness equipment (up 73% compared to normal levels), health and nutrition products (up 42%), and apparel (up 23%), according to research by Adobe Digital Insights.
retailtechinnovationhub.com
February 6, 2026 at 10:08 AM
Online spending hit £8.47bn in Jan, up 0.9% year-on-year, with fitness equipment (up 73%), health and nutrition (up 42%), and clothing (up 23%). #retail https://retailtechinnovationhub.com/home/2026/2/5/brits-spend-847-billion-online-in-january-as-shoppers-make-a-healthy-start-to-the-new-year
January was a month of two distinct halves for retail, with spending initially subdued before rising sharply at the end of the month as consumers waited for paydays and deeper discounts. #retailnews https://homeofdirectcommerce.com/news/january-sales-see-late-month-surge-as-shoppers-hunt-for-value/
January sales see late-month surge as shoppers hunt for value - Home of Direct Commerce
New transaction data from Checkout.com shows that January 2026 unfolded as a month of two distinct halves for UK retail, with spending initially subdued before...
homeofdirectcommerce.com
February 6, 2026 at 10:02 AM
January was a month of two distinct halves for retail, with spending initially subdued before rising sharply at the end of the month as consumers waited for paydays and deeper discounts. #retailnews https://homeofdirectcommerce.com/news/january-sales-see-late-month-surge-as-shoppers-hunt-for-value/
UK retail footfall fell 1.1% year on year in January, as severe weather conditions kept shoppers away during the week, according to new data from MRI Software. #retail #retailnews https://homeofdirectcommerce.com/news/uk-retail-footfall-reflects-weather-pressures-and-shifting-shopper-habits/
UK retail footfall reflects weather pressures and shifting shopper habits - Home of Direct Commerce
As anticipated, January delivered a post-festive reset for UK retail footfall. Following a strong December, boosted by Boxing Day trading, January 2026 recorded a -20.8...
homeofdirectcommerce.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:59 AM
UK retail footfall fell 1.1% year on year in January, as severe weather conditions kept shoppers away during the week, according to new data from MRI Software. #retail #retailnews https://homeofdirectcommerce.com/news/uk-retail-footfall-reflects-weather-pressures-and-shifting-shopper-habits/
Ralph Lauren’s Q3 sales were up 12% to $2.4bn which beat expectations, and gross profit hit $1.7bn but growth was down compared to Q3 last year. #retail #retailnews https://uk.fashionnetwork.com/news/Ralph-lauren-sales-growth-slows-as-wary-consumers-pull-back,1805050.html
Ralph Lauren sales growth slows as wary consumers pull back
Ralph Lauren Corp. dropped after sales growth decelerated in the most recent quarter, a sign that the company’s accessible luxury apparel is losing momentum with cautious shoppers.
uk.fashionnetwork.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:42 AM
Ralph Lauren’s Q3 sales were up 12% to $2.4bn which beat expectations, and gross profit hit $1.7bn but growth was down compared to Q3 last year. #retail #retailnews https://uk.fashionnetwork.com/news/Ralph-lauren-sales-growth-slows-as-wary-consumers-pull-back,1805050.html
Lidl has unveiled a new £29m investment package in staff pay, cementing its place as the industry-leader in entry-level hourly pay. #retail #retailnews https://www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2026/02/lidl-pay-rise/
Lidl unveils seventh pay rise since 2023 - Retail Gazette
Lidl GB has unveiled a further £29m investment in staff pay, which it claimed would “once again” make it the highest paying UK supermarket.
www.retailgazette.co.uk
February 6, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Lidl has unveiled a new £29m investment package in staff pay, cementing its place as the industry-leader in entry-level hourly pay. #retail #retailnews https://www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2026/02/lidl-pay-rise/
Sports Direct owner Frasers Group is to acquire a majority stake in Italian multi-sport retailer Maxi Sport SpA. #retail #retailnews https://www.theretailbulletin.com/sports-and-leisure/frasers-group-takes-majority-stake-in-italys-maxi-sport-06-02-2026/
February 6, 2026 at 9:31 AM
Sports Direct owner Frasers Group is to acquire a majority stake in Italian multi-sport retailer Maxi Sport SpA. #retail #retailnews https://www.theretailbulletin.com/sports-and-leisure/frasers-group-takes-majority-stake-in-italys-maxi-sport-06-02-2026/
Scottish womenswear retailer Quiz has entered administration, following falling sales and a spate of store closures, resulting in 109 immediate redundancies. #retail #retailnews https://www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2026/02/quiz-clothing-collapses-into-administration-as-online-store-closes/
Quiz Clothing collapses into administration as online store closes - Retail Gazette
Quiz Clothing has entered administration, with its online store closing and more than 100 redundancies confirmed following a tough Christmas trading period.
www.retailgazette.co.uk
February 5, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Scottish womenswear retailer Quiz has entered administration, following falling sales and a spate of store closures, resulting in 109 immediate redundancies. #retail #retailnews https://www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2026/02/quiz-clothing-collapses-into-administration-as-online-store-closes/
PRShots Retail Roundup from American Golf, Tony’s Chocolonely, Gymshark, Joules, Hoff, Dobbies, Fred Perry and M&S. Plus, how retail marketers are implementing AI into existing workflows, six retailers investing in bricks-and-mortar & more.
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February 5, 2026 at 9:53 AM
PRShots Retail Roundup from American Golf, Tony’s Chocolonely, Gymshark, Joules, Hoff, Dobbies, Fred Perry and M&S. Plus, how retail marketers are implementing AI into existing workflows, six retailers investing in bricks-and-mortar & more.
https://www.prshots.com/pressnews Image: Primark
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Consumers show strong interest in AI shopping tools, but relevance is key, with 69% saying they abandoned an AI shopping assistant after being shown irrelevant products. https://fashionunited.uk/news/retail/ai-shopping-assistants-gain-traction-but-early-missteps-risk-losing-customers/2026020486104
AI shopping assistants gain traction, but early missteps risk losing customers
A survey reveals 66% of consumers are open to AI shopping assistants, but 69% abandon them due to irrelevant suggestions.
fashionunited.uk
February 5, 2026 at 9:28 AM
Consumers show strong interest in AI shopping tools, but relevance is key, with 69% saying they abandoned an AI shopping assistant after being shown irrelevant products. https://fashionunited.uk/news/retail/ai-shopping-assistants-gain-traction-but-early-missteps-risk-losing-customers/2026020486104
Amazon delivered to Prime members at its fastest speeds ever in 2025, with more than 1.6bn items arriving the same or next day in the UK. #retail https://retailtimes.co.uk/amazon-delivers-record-prime-delivery-speeds-in-2025-with-more-than-1-6-billion-items-arriving-the-same-or-next-day-in-the-uk/
Amazon delivers record Prime delivery speeds in 2025, with more than 1.6 billion items arriving the same or next day in the UK
Amazon today announced it delivered to Prime members at its fastest speeds ever in 2025, with more than 1.6 billion items arriving the same or next day in the
retailtimes.co.uk
February 5, 2026 at 9:16 AM
Amazon delivered to Prime members at its fastest speeds ever in 2025, with more than 1.6bn items arriving the same or next day in the UK. #retail https://retailtimes.co.uk/amazon-delivers-record-prime-delivery-speeds-in-2025-with-more-than-1-6-billion-items-arriving-the-same-or-next-day-in-the-uk/
British retailers expect a significant increase in online sales in 2026 as artificial intelligence becomes integrated throughout the shopping process. #retail #retailnews https://internetretailing.net/uk-retailers-forecast-ecommerce-growth-as-ai-reshapes-shopping-and-delivery/
UK retailers forecast ecommerce growth as AI reshapes shopping and delivery - InternetRetailing
British retailers expect a significant ecommerce growth in 2026 as artificial intelligence becomes integrated throughout the shopping process.
internetretailing.net
February 5, 2026 at 9:06 AM
British retailers expect a significant increase in online sales in 2026 as artificial intelligence becomes integrated throughout the shopping process. #retail #retailnews https://internetretailing.net/uk-retailers-forecast-ecommerce-growth-as-ai-reshapes-shopping-and-delivery/
UK shoppers are increasingly focusing on improving their health, according to new data from NIQ. With 1 in 4 households reporting that physical health was their number one priority in 2026. #retail #retailnews https://www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2026/02/improving-health-niq/
Shoppers focus on health as supplement sales soar - Retail Gazette
UK shoppers are increasingly focusing on improving their health during 2026, according to new data from NIQ.
www.retailgazette.co.uk
February 5, 2026 at 8:58 AM
UK shoppers are increasingly focusing on improving their health, according to new data from NIQ. With 1 in 4 households reporting that physical health was their number one priority in 2026. #retail #retailnews https://www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2026/02/improving-health-niq/
American Golf has been acquired by Dragons’ Den star and Jessops owner Peter Jones and his investment group. #retail #retailnews https://www.theretailbulletin.com/sports-and-leisure/american-golf-acquired-by-peter-jones-and-his-investment-group-04-02-2026/
American Golf acquired by Peter Jones and his investment group | Retail Bulletin
American Golf has been acquired by Dragons' Den star and Jessops owner Peter Jones and his investment group. The company was purchased from private equity firm Endless for an undisclosed fee. Acquired by Endless in 2018, the specialist golf retailer has an annual turnover of £135 million and currently employs more than 1,000 people. In
www.theretailbulletin.com
February 5, 2026 at 8:56 AM
American Golf has been acquired by Dragons’ Den star and Jessops owner Peter Jones and his investment group. #retail #retailnews https://www.theretailbulletin.com/sports-and-leisure/american-golf-acquired-by-peter-jones-and-his-investment-group-04-02-2026/
M&S has unveiled a new 83,000 sq ft flagship store in Bath’s SouthGate following a relocation of its former store in the city. #retail #retailnews https://www.theretailbulletin.com/shopping-centres-and-retail-parks/ms-unveils-new-flagship-store-in-bath-05-02-2026/
M&S unveils new flagship store in Bath | Retail Bulletin
M&S has unveiled a new flagship store in Bath's SouthGate following a relocation of its former store in the city. Spanning four floors, the 83,000 square foot space has M&S Food, fashion, home and beauty departments. The ground floor features a 14,000 square foot market-style foodhall, including a flower shop that is triple the size
www.theretailbulletin.com
February 5, 2026 at 8:56 AM
M&S has unveiled a new 83,000 sq ft flagship store in Bath’s SouthGate following a relocation of its former store in the city. #retail #retailnews https://www.theretailbulletin.com/shopping-centres-and-retail-parks/ms-unveils-new-flagship-store-in-bath-05-02-2026/
M&S has unveiled a new 83,000 sq ft flagship store in Bath’s SouthGate following a relocation of its former store in the city. #retail #retailnews https://www.theretailbulletin.com/shopping-centres-and-retail-parks/ms-unveils-new-flagship-store-in-bath-05-02-2026/
M&S unveils new flagship store in Bath | Retail Bulletin
M&S has unveiled a new flagship store in Bath's SouthGate following a relocation of its former store in the city. Spanning four floors, the 83,000 square foot space has M&S Food, fashion, home and beauty departments. The ground floor features a 14,000 square foot market-style foodhall, including a flower shop that is triple the size
www.theretailbulletin.com
February 5, 2026 at 8:49 AM
M&S has unveiled a new 83,000 sq ft flagship store in Bath’s SouthGate following a relocation of its former store in the city. #retail #retailnews https://www.theretailbulletin.com/shopping-centres-and-retail-parks/ms-unveils-new-flagship-store-in-bath-05-02-2026/
The Original Factory Shop has made a third of its total head office staff redundant less than a week after it collapsed into administration. #retail #retailnews https://www.retail-week.com/value/the-original-factory-shop-axes-a-third-of-head-office-staff/7050503.article
February 5, 2026 at 8:47 AM
The Original Factory Shop has made a third of its total head office staff redundant less than a week after it collapsed into administration. #retail #retailnews https://www.retail-week.com/value/the-original-factory-shop-axes-a-third-of-head-office-staff/7050503.article
Gymshark has promoted chief digital officer Carly Natalizia to chief commercial officer to oversee the company’s omnichannel journey and digital optimisation. #retail #retailnews https://fashionunited.uk/news/people/gymshark-appoints-carly-natalizia-as-chief-commercial-officer/2026020486096
Gymshark appoints Carly Natalizia as chief commercial officer
Gymshark appoints Carly Natalizia as chief commercial officer to oversee omnichannel strategy and digital optimization.
fashionunited.uk
February 4, 2026 at 12:28 PM
Gymshark has promoted chief digital officer Carly Natalizia to chief commercial officer to oversee the company’s omnichannel journey and digital optimisation. #retail #retailnews https://fashionunited.uk/news/people/gymshark-appoints-carly-natalizia-as-chief-commercial-officer/2026020486096
Tony’s Chocolonely FY to 30 Sept shows revenues up 20% to around £204m with profits up slightly to around £2.6m, despite the cocoa industry’s “worst mid-crop harvest” in a decade. #retail #retailnews https://www.grocerygazette.co.uk/2026/02/04/tonys-chocolonely-cocoa-price/
Tony’s Chocolonely records strong growth despite cocoa price crisis
Tony's Chocolonely has posted a rise in profit and sales during 2025, despite the cocoa industry's "worst mid-crop harvest" in a decade, leading to soaring prices.
www.grocerygazette.co.uk
February 4, 2026 at 12:25 PM
Tony’s Chocolonely FY to 30 Sept shows revenues up 20% to around £204m with profits up slightly to around £2.6m, despite the cocoa industry’s “worst mid-crop harvest” in a decade. #retail #retailnews https://www.grocerygazette.co.uk/2026/02/04/tonys-chocolonely-cocoa-price/
PRShots Retail Roundup from Weird Fish, Topshop, Micheal Kors, Deichmann, Specsavers, Looksfantastic, Waitrose, Agent Provocateur and M&S. Plus, how retail brands are proving themselves in real life, the rise of dual concept stores & more.
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February 4, 2026 at 9:53 AM
PRShots Retail Roundup from Weird Fish, Topshop, Micheal Kors, Deichmann, Specsavers, Looksfantastic, Waitrose, Agent Provocateur and M&S. Plus, how retail brands are proving themselves in real life, the rise of dual concept stores & more.
https://www.prshots.com/pressnews Image: Peacocks
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