Neil Saunders
@neilretail.com
Managing Director at GlobalData. Retail analyst.
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The Clinique area at our local Dillard's was just completely ripped out and remodeled.
The new counters are much more impactful and they create a clearly delineated area, complete with new different...
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December 6, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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🇬🇧 Waterstones boss says Budget business rate change will help high streets www.retail-week.com/news/waterst...
Waterstones boss says Budget business rate change will help high streets
Waterstones chief executive James Daunt has welcomed changes to business rates revealed in last week's Budget.
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December 6, 2025 at 8:20 AM
🇬🇧 Waterstones boss says Budget business rate change will help high streets www.retail-week.com/news/waterst...
🇬🇧 Waitrose makes loyalty offers available on Deliveroo www.retail-week.com/grocery/wait...
Waitrose makes loyalty offers available on Deliveroo
Members of Waitrose's loyalty programme will be entitled to savings when they shop through Deliveroo.
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December 6, 2025 at 8:10 AM
🇬🇧 Waitrose makes loyalty offers available on Deliveroo www.retail-week.com/grocery/wait...
🇬🇧 Jamie Oliver to bring back Jamie's Italian in the UK next year www.cityam.com/jamie-oliver...
Jamie Oliver to bring back Jamie's Italian in the UK next year
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver is to relaunch his restaurant chain in the UK in 2026 seven years after its dramatic collapse.
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December 6, 2025 at 8:00 AM
🇬🇧 Jamie Oliver to bring back Jamie's Italian in the UK next year www.cityam.com/jamie-oliver...
🇬🇧 Getting rid of business rates won't fix Britain's high streets www.cityam.com/getting-rid-...
Getting rid of business rates won't fix Britain's high streets
As well as business rates, empty premises and unkempt streets have been blamed on online shopping, a Covid-19 hangover and high taxes.
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December 6, 2025 at 7:40 AM
🇬🇧 Getting rid of business rates won't fix Britain's high streets www.cityam.com/getting-rid-...
🇬🇧 Kroger pays Ocado $350mn for paring back automated warehouses partnership www.ft.com/content/72dc...
Kroger pays Ocado $350mn for paring back automated warehouses partnership
UK group’s shares rise after compensation agreed with US retailer
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December 6, 2025 at 7:20 AM
🇬🇧 Kroger pays Ocado $350mn for paring back automated warehouses partnership www.ft.com/content/72dc...
🇬🇧 Bank of England decision to cut interest rates could be ‘closer call’ www.cityam.com/bank-of-engl...
Bank of England decision to cut interest rates could be ‘closer call’
Markets have all but priced in interest rates falling to 3.75 per cent at the Bank of England’s next decision in mid-December.
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December 6, 2025 at 7:00 AM
🇬🇧 Bank of England decision to cut interest rates could be ‘closer call’ www.cityam.com/bank-of-engl...
🇬🇧 Ocado to receive £260m compensation after Kroger axes warehouses www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2025/12...
Ocado to receive £260m compensation after Kroger axes warehouses - Retail Gazette
Ocado Group is set to receive $350m from Kroger in compensation after its decision to scale back the number of automated distribution centres that it runs with the UK retailer.
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December 6, 2025 at 6:40 AM
🇬🇧 Ocado to receive £260m compensation after Kroger axes warehouses www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2025/12...
🇬🇧 Poundland confirms fresh wave of closures as restructuring accelerates www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2025/12...
Poundland confirms fresh wave of closures as restructuring accelerates
Poundland is preparing a further wave of closures, confirming another 14 stores will shut by early February as it ramps up its turnaround plan under new ownership.
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December 6, 2025 at 6:20 AM
🇬🇧 Poundland confirms fresh wave of closures as restructuring accelerates www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2025/12...
🇬🇧 Dobbies completes latest store upgrade www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2025/12...
Dobbies completes latest store upgrade - Retail Gazette
Dobbies Garden Centre at Moreton Park, Shropshire, has become the seventh store to be upgraded as part of the retailer’s national refurbishment programme.
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December 6, 2025 at 6:00 AM
🇬🇧 Dobbies completes latest store upgrade www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2025/12...
🇬🇧 Matalan appoints director of international www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2025/12...
Matalan appoints director of international - Retail Gazette
Matalan has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Steve Ridehalgh as director of international, as the value retailer looks to speed up its global expansion plans.
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December 6, 2025 at 5:40 AM
🇬🇧 Matalan appoints director of international www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2025/12...
🇬🇧 Poundland details further store closures – full list www.retail-week.com/value/poundl...
Poundland details further store closures – full list
Value retailer Poundland has announced the locations of another 14 branches that will be shut.
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December 6, 2025 at 5:20 AM
🇬🇧 Poundland details further store closures – full list www.retail-week.com/value/poundl...
🇬🇧 Bank of England: Firms cut staff at fastest pace since pandemic www.cityam.com/bank-of-engl...
Bank of England: Firms cut staff at fastest pace since pandemic
A leading survey from the Bank of England showed employment in the private sector fell by 1.8 per cent in November.
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December 6, 2025 at 5:00 AM
🇬🇧 Bank of England: Firms cut staff at fastest pace since pandemic www.cityam.com/bank-of-engl...
🇬🇧 US supermarket pays Ocado £260m after ditching robot warehouses www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
US supermarket pays Ocado £260m after ditching robot warehouses
Kroger agrees to one-off payment ‘in lieu of future fees’ as British company reels from site closures
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December 6, 2025 at 4:40 AM
🇬🇧 US supermarket pays Ocado £260m after ditching robot warehouses www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
🇬🇧 Ocado reveals cash payment from Kroger following scale-back of US business www.retail-week.com/grocery/ocad...
Ocado reveals cash payment from Kroger following scale-back of US business
Tech platform and online grocer Ocado has agreed compensation from US partner Kroger after the North American food giant decided to cut back the relationship.
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December 6, 2025 at 4:20 AM
🇬🇧 Ocado reveals cash payment from Kroger following scale-back of US business www.retail-week.com/grocery/ocad...
🇬🇧 Jamie Oliver to relaunch collapsed Italian restaurant chain www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
Jamie Oliver to relaunch collapsed Italian restaurant chain
Celebrity chef to resurrect dining venture after it fell into administration with £80m debt pile
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December 6, 2025 at 4:00 AM
🇬🇧 Jamie Oliver to relaunch collapsed Italian restaurant chain www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
🇬🇧 Superdry to open stores in Argentina www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2025/12...
Superdry to open stores in Argentina - Retail Gazette
Superdry is set to open stores in-store and online in Argentina, through its franchise partner Tango Fabric.
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December 6, 2025 at 3:40 AM
🇬🇧 Superdry to open stores in Argentina www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2025/12...
🇺🇸 Etsy witches face a tough business spell
Etsy witches face a tough business spell
Like tarot card readings and psychics, digital magic is part of a booming metaphysical services industry
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December 6, 2025 at 2:04 AM
🇺🇸 Etsy witches face a tough business spell
🇺🇸 Americans head to dollar stores as affordability crunch pinches consumers
Americans head to dollar stores as affordability crunch pinches consumers
Dollar General and Dollar Tree continue to enjoy popularity among wealthier households
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December 6, 2025 at 2:04 AM
🇺🇸 Americans head to dollar stores as affordability crunch pinches consumers
🇬🇧 Dryrobe wins trademark case against rival waterproof changing coat D-Robe
Dryrobe wins trademark case against rival waterproof changing coat D-Robe
Favourite with cold water swimmers wins court case in London forcing brand to stop selling infringing items
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December 5, 2025 at 9:15 AM
🇬🇧 Dryrobe wins trademark case against rival waterproof changing coat D-Robe
🇬🇧 Iceland Foods trials aisle-roaming robots as part of retail media push
Iceland Foods trials aisle-roaming robots as part of retail media push
The automated machine roams shop floor aisles, and can be used to display physical products, promote store offers or encourage shoppers to sign up to Iceland's Bonus Card
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December 5, 2025 at 8:45 AM
🇬🇧 Iceland Foods trials aisle-roaming robots as part of retail media push
🇬🇧 Marks Electrical names new chair
Marks Electrical names new chair - Retail Gazette
Marks Electrical chair Marnie Millard is stepping down from her role at the end of December.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:40 AM
🇬🇧 Marks Electrical names new chair
🇬🇧 Footfall slumps as shoppers stay home for Black Friday deals
Footfall slumps as shoppers stay home for Black Friday deals
Gloomy weather and anxiety ahead of the Budget combined to form a toxic brew for the high street in November as footfall slumped across the UK
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December 5, 2025 at 8:30 AM
🇬🇧 Footfall slumps as shoppers stay home for Black Friday deals
🇬🇧 Watches of Switzerland profits climb in strong first half
Watches of Switzerland profits climb in strong first half - Retail Gazette
Watches of Switzerland Group (WOSG) saw profits rise in its first half results, driven by “robust” US growth.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:20 AM
🇬🇧 Watches of Switzerland profits climb in strong first half
🇬🇧 Butlin's back in profit after losing almost £75m
Butlin's back in profit after losing almost £75m
Butlin's has recovered from losing almost £75m to return to the black during its latest financial year, it has been revealed.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:10 AM
🇬🇧 Butlin's back in profit after losing almost £75m