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JohnLewis.com turns 25
Marking 25 years since johnlewis.com first launched, the department store has invested in both its online platforms and physical shops to inspire and serve customers however they choose to shop. Over the past two decades, John Lewis has wor
Retail Gazette · Published 10/28/2026, 00:00Palmer’s Vanilla Dreams Diner returns
A second edition of Palmer’s Vanilla Dreams Diner will take place at Manchester’s Trafford Centre. It will run from 11am to 9pm on Saturday 31 October 2026 and marks the launch of its extended Tahitian Vanilla Body and Hair line. The pop-up
Retail Gazette · Published 10/27/2026, 19:13No cars, more shoppers? How Oxford Street pedestrianisation will reshape retail marketing
As of this Monday [26 October 2026] Oxford Street will be pedestrianised, marking a new chapter for one of London’s most well-known shopping hotspots. An initial report and assessment suggests that this pedestrianisation is expected to driv
Retail Gazette · Published 10/27/2026, 18:26Lindt to launch chocolate shop in Glasgow
Lindt & Sprüngli is opening its latest chocolate shop on Buchanan Street, Glasgow.
Retail Gazette · Published 10/27/2026, 18:05Shop price inflation hits two year high, BRC calls for action ahead of Budget
The latest figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) show shop price inflation increased to 2.1 per cent year-on-year in October, against growth of 1.4 per cent in September and going above the 3-month average of 1.6 per cent. In the
Retail Gazette · Published 10/27/2026, 17:34WHSmith rolls out AI-powered comms tools to 300 stores
WHSmith will introduced digital communications system, x-hoppers, to more than 300 UK stores after a pilot delivered sales increases of up to 22 per cent in selected categories. The retailer is initially introducing x-hoppers, a store commu
Retail Gazette · Published 10/27/2026, 17:05Wolf & Badger co-founder: shoppers “want each purchase to count, that plays to our strengths”
At the first RG Excellence Awards, marketplace for independent, ethical and unique brands Wolf & Badger took home the trophy for Fashion Retailer of the Year. Wolf & Badger co-founder and chief executive George Graham explains how the marke
Retail Gazette · Published 10/27/2026, 16:00Comment: A crackdown on online shopping tricks is welcome, but doesn’t go far enough
Hurry! Only two left! Fourteen people bought this in the last hour! Fifty people are looking at this item! Anyone who shops online will be familiar with these kinds of messages popping up on their screen. The online equivalent of a pushy sa
Retail Gazette · Published 10/27/2026, 15:45Aldi to open seven stores in November amid £370m investment
Aldi will open seven new stores across the UK in November, creating up to 210 jobs as the supermarket continues to expand its estate.
Retail Gazette · Published 10/27/2026, 14:32WATCH The Perfume Shop’s ‘Let Love Last’ Christmas campaign
The Perfume Shop has become the latest retailer to unveil its Christmas 2026 campaign, with its focus on the emotional connection between perfume and festive memories. Amy Danbrowsky, head of brand marketing at The Perfume Shop, said: “This
Retail Gazette · Published 10/26/2026, 23:09Blue Diamond sales bloom as diversified strategy delivers
Blue Diamond Garden Centres has reported a 12.5 per cent increase in sales to £216m, as its diversified retail and hospitality offer helped it outperform industry benchmarks. In its latest results for the six months to 30 June 2026, the UK’
Retail Gazette · Published 10/26/2026, 22:18Store-watch: Islander plots expansion south, while Crisis gives unsold fashion a second life
This week, James Knowles casts an eye over two of award-winning global design and strategy studio Dalziel & Pow’s latest projects, including bringing a touch of Scottish heritage to London and creating a new identity for Crisis’ upcycling i
Retail Gazette · Published 10/26/2026, 21:43Will AI choose what shoppers buy before they reach the store?
AI assistants are beginning to shape how people discover and compare products. For retailers, the question is how to stay useful when a new kind of intermediary enters the customer journey… Imagine a shopper asking an AI assistant to find a
Retail Gazette · Published 10/26/2026, 20:34The commercial impact of uniforms
New data reveals the relationship between staff presentation, in-store experiences, and retail’s bottom line, writes James Knowles. In today’s competitive retail environment where every penny is hard won from a consumer continuously buffete
Retail Gazette · Published 10/26/2026, 20:31Oak Furnitureland launches showroom in Northampton
Oak Furnitureland has opened a new showroom at Northampton’s Riverside Retail Park.
Retail Gazette · Published 10/26/2026, 18:30The Entertainer unveils Kpop Demon Hunters themed activation
The Entertainer has unveiled a new retail activation in partnership with Netflix, with the ‘Kpop Demon Hunters shop-in-shop’ opening on 26 October at the retailer’s Bullring store in Birmingham. Open for a minimum of six months, it features
Retail Gazette · Published 10/26/2026, 18:21Third of TGJones Post Office branches set to close
More than a third of Post Office branches operating within TGJones stores are set to close by early 2027, raising concerns over access to essential services across the UK. Post Office records show 36 branches within the former WHSmith high
Retail Gazette · Published 10/26/2026, 17:16Frasers takes majority stake in Hugo Boss
Frasers Group has increased its stake in Hugo Boss to more than 50 per cent, giving the Mike Ashley-controlled retailer majority ownership of the German fashion brand. Frasers acquired a further 198,666 Hugo Boss shares for around €7.6m (£6
Retail Gazette · Published 10/26/2026, 17:05Very credits home division as revenue jumps 1.3% to £1.86bn
Online department store Very has seen sales grow across homeware, toys and beauty, as the Group reported adjusted EBITDA increased 3.4 per cent to £317.5m. In its full year results for the 52 weeks ending 27 June 2026, its UK revenue increa
Retail Gazette · Published 10/26/2026, 15:58OKA’s chief customer officer: “Furniture is still a ‘touch and feel’ category”
At the first RG Excellence Awards, OKA was presented with the title of Homeware Retailer of the Year. Aalish Yorke-Long, chief customer officer at the premium furniture and accessories retailer, explains how service, exclusivity and a more
Retail Gazette · Published 10/26/2026, 15:45Tara Poseley returns to Lululemon
Lululemon has appointed former chief product officer Tara Poseley to its board of directors, as the athleisure retailer looks to bounce back after cutting its full-year forecast in September. Poseley joined the board on 19 October, bringing
Retail Gazette · Published 10/26/2026, 15:45John Lewis and RIXO collab goes live
John Lewis has launched its biggest-ever fashion collaboration, bringing London-based womenswear label RIXO to 30 John Lewis stores, as the department store works to boost its premium fashion credentials. The partnership, first announced in
Retail Gazette · Published 10/26/2026, 15:24L’Oréal sales reach €35.3bn as fragrance and haircare drive growth
L’Oréal has reported a 7.7% rise in sales to €35.34bn in the first nine months of 2026, as strong demand for fragrances, haircare and skincare helped the beauty group outperform the wider market.
Retail Gazette · Published 10/23/2026, 19:39Supreme Court refuses Tesco appeal in equal pay case
Tesco has been refused permission to appeal to the Supreme Court over a key ruling in its long-running equal pay dispute with more than 16,000 current and former shop workers.
Retail Gazette · Published 10/23/2026, 19:37
