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AI traffic drives 83% more revenue per visit, according to Adobe. It also converted 90% better than non-AI traffic, which makes AI referrals hard to dismiss as a curiosity or awareness metric. martech.org/ai-traffic-drive…
A new bidder for Poundland, London-based Xyra Group, has offered to pay off half of Poundland's outstanding debts - a key sticking point in takeover talks so far – immediately as part of its bid. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6ly…
Almost half (48%) of UK consumers claim to have had at least one poor customer experience this year, with 19% who feel customer service standards have declined in the last year, up 4%. uk.fashionnetwork.com/news/B…
Space NK revenues were up to £282.68m from £266m in 2025 despite the new FY being only 44 weeks to the end of Jan 26 – the shortened year due to its acquisition by Ulta Beauty. uk.fashionnetwork.com/news/S…
Lidl’s premium own-label range, Deluxe, has exceeded £1bn in annual sales for the first time, as more shoppers choose to trade up. theretailbulletin.com/grocer…
Andy Burnham has urged Poundland owner Gordon Brothers to work with the government to secure the future of the struggling discount chain, as around 12,000 jobs hang in the balance. retailgazette.co.uk/blog/202…
Sosandar H1 figures to the end of September saw revenue growth of 11% to £20.8m with adjusted loss before tax down to £0.7m from £1.1m. uk.fashionnetwork.com/news/S…
Pandora has reported organic sales growth of 6% for Q3 as the jeweller sharpened its strategy for the next phase of growth. theretailbulletin.com/fashio…
Next’s full-price sales climbed by 8.1% in the 13 weeks to 31 Oct, £33m ahead of its guidance of 5.8% growth for H2. theretailbulletin.com/fashio…
Adobe data shows UK shoppers are expected to spend a record £28.52bn online this Christmas, up 6.2% on last year, with AI set to significantly change the customer journey. retailgazette.co.uk/blog/202…
Shein will invest €500m to expand its European logistics hub in Poland as it pursues faster deliveries and greater operational flexibility. reuters.com/business/retail-…
L’Occitane is to sell the British brand Elemis, which it acquired in 2019 for $900m, to French private equity group PAI Partners, which intends to step up the brand’s development in the US. uk.fashionnetwork.com/news/L…
New data shows that retail transactions on Oxford Street have jumped 19% in the first week since a section of the famous shopping street was pedestrianised. cityam.com/traffic-free-oxfo…
Jones Bootmaker and Herring Shoes owner Pavers FY sales to 31 Jan grew to £179.8m from £171.6m the previous year, but profits fell after a "very challenging year". insidermedia.com/news/nation…
Frasers Mike Ashley has sold off a chunk of shares in listed fast fashion retailer Boohoo, reducing its stake from 26.7% to 23.1% in a sale worth around £15m. thebusinessdesk.com/northwes…
Subway plans to double its restaurant estate across Europe, the Middle East and Africa to 10,000 sites by 2031, supported by new franchise agreements and an expanded partnership with Asda. grocerygazette.co.uk/2026/11…
Associated British Foods chief executive George Weston has confirmed that Primark will launch a home delivery service in the UK by the end of 2027, before its planned demerger. retail-systems.com/rs/Primar…
Gordon Brothers' European boss has told the government that "active discussions" are continuing on offers to salvage "a significant number" of the chain's stores. news.sky.com/story/poundland…
Superdry & Co is set to open a new concept store on London’s King’s Road at the end of this month as part of its strategy to target a younger audience. retail-week.com/fashion/supe…
Marks & Spencer posted a £355m pre-tax profit in half to the end of September, with its food arm driving the return to growth, despite the “onslaught of cost headwinds” facing the industry. cityam.com/marks-spencer-boo…
