Neil Saunders
@neilretail.com
Managing Director at GlobalData. Retail analyst.
🇬🇧 England World Cup match times ‘welcome boost’ for pubs and bars
England World Cup match times ‘welcome boost’ for pubs and bars
There had been some concerns among fans that late fixtures could curtail celebrations.
www.standard.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 8:00 AM
🇬🇧 England World Cup match times ‘welcome boost’ for pubs and bars
🇬🇧 Canadian womenswear brand Garage to open on Oxford Street
Canadian womenswear brand Garage to open on Oxford Street
Canadian womenswear brand Garage will open its first UK store on Oxford Street next spring.
www.drapersonline.com
December 7, 2025 at 7:40 AM
🇬🇧 Canadian womenswear brand Garage to open on Oxford Street
🇬🇧 Waitrose publishes ‘wrapped’ review of loyalty scheme members’ choices
Waitrose publishes ‘wrapped’ review of loyalty scheme members’ choices
The supermarket confirmed that its Fairtrade bananas were the most popular product for MyWaitrose customers
www.thegrocer.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 7:20 AM
🇬🇧 Waitrose publishes ‘wrapped’ review of loyalty scheme members’ choices
🇬🇧 Burberry bolsters top team with new appointments
Burberry bolsters top team with new appointments
British luxury house Burberry has today (5 December) announced the appointment of Matteo Calonaci as its new chief operating and supply chain officer, and Johnattan Leon as chief customer officer,…
www.drapersonline.com
December 7, 2025 at 7:00 AM
🇬🇧 Burberry bolsters top team with new appointments
🇬🇧 Hospitality firms face £318million business rates bombshell
Hospitality firms face £318million business rates bombshell
Hospitality chiefs have accused Labour of breaching its manifesto after hammering firms with a huge increase in their business rates bill that will result in closures and job losses.
www.thisismoney.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 6:40 AM
🇬🇧 Hospitality firms face £318million business rates bombshell
🇬🇧 Pro-Labour ice cream man Ben Govier shuts up shop
Pro-Labour ice cream man Ben Govier shuts up shop
It was a far cry from the tone struck last year when Govier joined 120 other business chiefs in signing a letter backing Keir Starmer's agenda ahead of the General Election.
www.thisismoney.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 6:20 AM
🇬🇧 Pro-Labour ice cream man Ben Govier shuts up shop
🇬🇧 Lidl unveils new range of middle-aisle festive cooking essentials
Lidl unveils new range of middle-aisle festive cooking essentials - Grocery Gazette - Latest Grocery Industry News
Lidl has launched a range of kitchen gadgets and cooking equipment in the middle aisle, aimed at helping customers reduce cooking time on Christmas Day.
www.grocerygazette.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 6:00 AM
🇬🇧 Lidl unveils new range of middle-aisle festive cooking essentials
🇬🇧 Only 3% of EV drivers would go back to petrol
Only 3% of EV drivers would go back to petrol
An overwhelming majority of electric car drivers are happy with their vehicle and Britain's charging network, data shows.
www.thisismoney.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 5:40 AM
🇬🇧 Only 3% of EV drivers would go back to petrol
🇬🇧 Asda plans crackdown on sick days in turnaround scramble
Asda plans crackdown on sick days in turnaround scramble
Supermarket accused of trying to ‘put the scarers on people’ when morale is already low
www.telegraph.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 5:20 AM
🇬🇧 Asda plans crackdown on sick days in turnaround scramble
🇬🇧 CV Aldi call for donations to local food banks
Aldi call for donations to local food banks - Grocery Gazette - Latest Grocery Industry News
Aldi is calling on consumers to donate items in stores over the Christmas season as part of its annual festive foodbank scheme.
www.grocerygazette.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 5:00 AM
🇬🇧 CV Aldi call for donations to local food banks
🇬🇧 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
www.thegrocer.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 4:40 AM
🇬🇧 Footfall slumps as shoppers stay home for Black Friday deals
🇬🇧 HMRC warns Christmas side-hustle sellers over tax on festive earnings
HMRC warns Christmas side-hustle sellers over tax on festive earnings
Crafters, artisans and others told to declare income if above £1,000 trading allowance in tax year
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2025 at 4:20 AM
🇬🇧 HMRC warns Christmas side-hustle sellers over tax on festive earnings
🇬🇧 Sainsbury’s reveals festive feast for six for £13.31
Sainsbury’s reveals festive feast for six for £13.31
Sainsbury's has also thought of vegetarians, unveiling a meat-free option
www.thegrocer.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 4:00 AM
🇬🇧 Sainsbury’s reveals festive feast for six for £13.31
🇬🇧 Greggs opens second 'Bitesize Greggs' location
Greggs opens second 'Bitesize Greggs' location - Grocery Gazette - Latest Grocery Industry News
Bakery chain Gregg's has opened a 'Bitesize Greggs' store in Dartford Station.
www.grocerygazette.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 3:40 AM
🇬🇧 Greggs opens second 'Bitesize Greggs' location
Are US department stores putting more effort into beauty to reverse years of market share loss?
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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
Are US department stores putting more effort into beauty to reverse years of market share loss?
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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.
www.retail-week.com
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.
www.retail-week.com
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.
www.cityam.com
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.
www.cityam.com
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
www.ft.com
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.
www.cityam.com
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.
www.retailgazette.co.uk
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.
www.retailgazette.co.uk
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.
www.retailgazette.co.uk
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.
www.retailgazette.co.uk
December 6, 2025 at 5:40 AM
🇬🇧 Matalan appoints director of international www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2025/12...