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John Lewis and Waitrose strike union recognition deal with Usdaw
The John Lewis Partnership has signed a collective agreement with retail trade union Usdaw, covering employees across John Lewis, Waitrose and John Lewis Money. The agreement, which comes into effect on 30 October, will see the union formal
Retail Gazette · Published 10/21/2026, 15:54UK inflation jumps to 3.5 per cent as rising fuel costs pile on pressure
UK inflation has climbed to 3.5 per cent in September, its highest level in almost a year, as soaring fuel prices threaten to put further pressure on retailers. The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics showed inflation ris
Retail Gazette · Published 10/21/2026, 15:45M&S, Asda and Sainsbury’s back calls for tougher human rights and environmental laws
The likes of M&S, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Aldi and Asos have joined calls for new legislation that would force UK businesses to tackle human rights abuses and environmental damage across their supply chains. The retailers are among a coalition o
Retail Gazette · Published 10/21/2026, 15:25Crew Clothing ramps up UK expansion with Westfield London opening
Crew Clothing has opened a new store at Westfield London in White City, marking the latest step in its ongoing UK retail expansion. The company has launched a 1,690 sq ft store at the shopping centre, following recent openings at Meadowhall
Retail Gazette · Published 10/21/2026, 15:05Carrefour cuts profit forecast as French riots and looting hit 50 stores
Carrefour has slashed its full-year profit outlook after widespread riots and looting across France damaged dozens of its stores, disrupted trading and pushed up operating costs. The French supermarket group warned that the unrest could wip
Retail Gazette · Published 10/21/2026, 15:02Amazon to hire over 300,000 workers for Christmas rush
Amazon is reportedly set to recruit more than 300,000 additional workers ahead of the Christmas trading period, marking its first increase in seasonal hiring in three years. The company is ramping up recruitment by more than 20 per cent com
Retail Gazette · Published 10/21/2026, 14:55L’Oréal and Natura target ‘Ozempic face’ as weight-loss jabs spark beauty boom
Beauty giants including L’Oréal, Natura and Galderma are developing treatments to tackle the effects of rapid weight loss on the skin. The companies are testing products designed to address facial sagging, reduced skin firmness and volume l
Retail Gazette · Published 10/21/2026, 14:51New Look “proud” to partner with Macmillan Cancer Support
New Look has announced a two-year charity partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support, which will see both its staff and customers raise funds for people living with cancer across the UK. It follows a “company-wide colleague vote”, which saw
Retail Gazette · Published 10/21/2026, 14:47Pinterest’s head of beauty reveals the rise of hyper-personalised trends
Pinterest’s first-ever Beauty Trend Report suggests beauty is becoming less about following one dominant aesthetic and more about consumers finding increasingly specific ways to express themselves. The report, which analyses Pinterest searc
Retail Gazette · Published 10/20/2026, 18:17M&S offers new Sparks rewards to help consumers save on Christmas Shop
M&S has unveiled three ways for its customers to earn extra money in their Sparks wallets: they can spend on bubbles, flowers or lunches at its cafes. This comes as research from the retailer highlighted 44 per cent of UK shoppers have alre
Retail Gazette · Published 10/20/2026, 17:52The Cotswold Company trials free interior design service
The Cotswold Company has launched a free interior design service at five of its showrooms as it looks to attract more customers into its stores. The three-month trial will run in Stamford, Harpenden, Knutsford, Tunbridge Wells and Stow-on-t
Retail Gazette · Published 10/20/2026, 17:48Why retailers are turning to Klarna as shoppers feel the squeeze
As M&S becomes the latest retailer to partner with Klarna, joining the likes of John Lewis and Boots, are brands widening access to Buy Now Pay Later in response to continued pressure on household budgets? Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) services
Retail Gazette · Published 10/20/2026, 17:30Debenhams Group launches faster payment scheme for 30,000 marketplace partners
Debenhams Group has launched a new cash flow solution, enabling its 30,000-plus marketplace brand partners to access sales revenue faster. The group has partnered with Storfund to introduce its Daily Advance service, allowing eligible selle
Retail Gazette · Published 10/20/2026, 16:38Tesco launches 500-screen advertising blitz across Booker’s UK wholesale estate
Tesco-owned Booker has rolled out more than 500 digital advertising screens across 100 UK wholesale sites, turning its cash-and-carry estate into a new retail media network aimed at attracting major brands. Booker has partnered with retail
Retail Gazette · Published 10/20/2026, 15:57Wickes sales surge 6% as DIY shoppers return but caution still looms
Wickes has posted a sharp rise in third-quarter retail sales, although shoppers are continuing to think twice about splashing out on expensive kitchens. It reported a 4.5 per cent increase in group revenue to £439m for the 13 weeks to 26 Se
Retail Gazette · Published 10/20/2026, 15:43Labubu mania hits Oxford Street as Pop Mart gears up for major flagship opening
Pop Mart is preparing to open its latest London flagship on Oxford Street this week. The Chinese collectibles giant will open the doors to its new store at 149–151 Oxford Street on Friday at 10am, promising exclusive products, special activ
Retail Gazette · Published 10/20/2026, 15:39ChatGPT takes on fashion’s fitting rooms as OpenAI makes major play for shoppers
ChatGPT introduced a new ‘Try on’ button within its shopping results, enabling users to upload a selfie or full-body photo and generate an image of themselves wearing products they are considering buying. The feature, launched earlier this
Retail Gazette · Published 10/20/2026, 15:31B&M joins fight for Poundland stores as collapse threat looms
B&M has joined the growing list of retailers circling Poundland’s stores as it races to secure a rescue deal and avoid administration. The company has reportedly registered its interest in snapping up a selection of Poundland shops, as owne
Retail Gazette · Published 10/20/2026, 15:26Vinted faces fresh government crackdown as riot-looted goods flood resale sites
Vinted is facing scrutiny from French authorities as it removes listings suspected of selling goods stolen during widespread riots across France. It has reportedly stepped up internal checks and deleted suspicious adverts after products bel
Retail Gazette · Published 10/20/2026, 15:20Mulberry’s comeback gathers pace as sales surge 18%
Mulberry has posted an 18 per cent jump in first-half sales as its push to sell more handbags at full price gets its turnaround back on track. The retailer reported an 18.1 per cent rise in sales for the 26 weeks to 26 September, with stron
Retail Gazette · Published 10/20/2026, 15:13John Lewis puts 10,000 products on Deliveroo and Uber Eats in 30-minute delivery push
John Lewis is allowing shoppers to order thousands of products through Deliveroo and Uber Eats and have them arrive at their door in as little as 30 minutes. The company has expanded its offering from just 150 products to 10,000 across eigh
Retail Gazette · Published 10/20/2026, 15:06Loyalty membership is booming – but retailers must prove its value
Written by Dan Edelman, general manager, UK merchant services at American Express Loyalty schemes have never been easier to join. Yet widespread membership does not necessarily translate into meaningful loyalty. A tap at checkout or a scan
Retail Gazette · Published 10/19/2026, 22:34France riots expose retail’s new looting front as stolen goods flood Vinted
As French retailers count the cost of widespread looting, suspicious listings appearing on resale platforms have shown how quickly losses from the shopfloor can migrate online. The damage inflicted during a weekend of riots across France di
Retail Gazette · Published 10/19/2026, 22:06B&Q’s sustainability chief on cutting emissions and changing how Britain shops
British home improvement retailer B&Q has been shortlisted in the sustainability category at the Retail Gazette Awards, following a year of work to cut emissions and encourage more sustainable home improvement. Retail Gazette caught up with
Retail Gazette · Published 10/19/2026, 21:18
