Welcome to the Weekly Retail News Digest, a roundup of the most shared and talked-about stories in retail each week. From Monday through Friday, we highlight the posts that captured the most attention, ensuring retailers, investors, and industry enthusiasts stay informed on the trends driving conversations.
Each day features a top headline along with other notable stories, complete with categories, summaries, and direct links to full articles. Quickly scan the week’s news, explore the topics that matter most, and see what’s trending across the retail sector.
Weekly News Digest
Monday, March 23rd
Aldi’s CEO commits to cheapest Easter prices
Easter is less than two weeks away and with household budgets still squeezed, Aldi’s boss has made a…
First-of-its-knd Royal Mail shop opens at Stevenage EV charging hub
Collect+ today announces the opening of a Royal Mail Shop at Girdserve Stevenage Electric Forecourt, meaning customers can collect, send and return parcels whilst they charge…
Vusion partners with INTERSPAR to bring its customers’ experience to the next level
Vusion, the global leader in AI-powered digitalization solutions for physical commerce, announced today it is partnering with one…
Lily Allen becomes the face of Intimissimi in the UK
Italian lingerie powerhouse Intimissimi is proud to announce celebrated singer-songwriter Lily Allen as its new UK ambassador. The…
Mother’s Day is no longer a last-minute rush as shoppers spread demand and embrace more flexible delivery options
The traditional last-minute rush around Mother’s Day is beginning to disappear in favour of more deliberate and risk-aware…
Tuesday, March 24th
CELSIUS® brings LIVE. FIT. GO.™ platform to Europe
CELSIUS®, the premium, functional energy drink brand born in fitness and formulated for active lifestyles, today announces the…
Travelex pilots new innovative mobile store at Zurich Airport
Leading foreign exchange company Travelex has introduced a new flexible mobile store, bringing travel money closer to customers in high-traffic…
Asda to give retail colleagues an above‑inflation pay rise
Asda today confirmed that pay rates for retail colleagues will increase to £13.10 per hour effective from 5th July. All 110,000…
UK consumers abandon brands over disconnected experiences — yet only one fifth of companies see a problem
SAP Engagement Cloud’s latest research reveals a widening gap between the experiences consumers expect and what brands believe…
Campo Viejo returns to television with biggest media investment to date
The world’s number one Rioja brand, Campo Viejo, is doubling down on its dominance in UK wine aisles…
Wednesday, March 25th
Hawkstone’s new special brew: Hawkstone Nectar and a British hop commitment
Hawkstone, the fast-growing British beer brand, has announced a major pledge to support the nation’s struggling hop industry,…
KETTLE® Chips redefines premium with launch of Gourmet Tortilla Range
KETTLE® Chips, the UK’s premium hand-cooked chip brand, has announced its expansion into the tortilla category with the…
M&S gives every store manager and every store support centre colleague latest AI tools with 11,000 Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses
M&S is giving every store manager and support centre colleague AI and AgenticAI tools to make tasks like…
Beloved British restaurant Bill’s teams up with ‘Potato Queen’ Poppy Cooks For 25th anniversary menu takeover
Beloved British restaurant Bill’s has teamed up with chef and internet food sensation Poppy Cooks to launch a…
£1m of social value a day: Neighbourly hits major £2bn community milestone
Neighbourly, a tech-for-good platform trusted by the likes of Aldi, Lidl, Sainsbury’s and M&S to deliver social impact…
Thursday, March 26th
Honest Burgers has been named winner at this year’s National Burger Awards
British neighbourhood burger brand, Honest Burgers has been named winner at this year’s National Burger Awards, securing the…
Over 2,300 customers turn out for GO Outdoors Wolverhampton grand reopening event
A newly refurbished GO Outdoors store opened in Wolverhampton this month, with over 2,300 customers visiting the grand opening event…
Walker’s Shortbread launches exclusive shortbread flavour for Heathrow’s 80th Birthday
Walker’s Shortbread, a family-owned and operated business with 128 years of heritage, has launched a new Lemon Cheesecake…
Grind will now serve unique blend of roasts across British Airways’ premium cabins and lounges
rind–the London founded speciality coffee brand–will now serve their unique blend of roasts across British Airways’ premium cabins…
Jeremy Clarkson’s beer brand Hawkstone has announced the release of a limited-edition vinyl record
In a move to build powerful momentum ahead of Mental Health Awareness Month this May, Hawkstone are channelling…
Friday, March 27th
Retail Times: Weekly News Digest 27-03-2026
Welcome to the Weekly Retail News Digest, a roundup of the most shared and talked-about stories in retail…
Footasylum recommits to Manchester with new store at Arndale shopping centre
Footasylum, a leading footwear and sportswear omnichannel business, today opens its upsized store in the Manchester Arndale shopping…
Søstrene Grene confirms opening date for first Eastbourne store
On Friday 10th April at 9:59am, Søstrene Grene, the popular Danish lifestyle brand, will open its newest store…
M&S becomes first UK retailer to launch Jersey Royal Potatoes thanks to seventh-generation farmers
M&S has become the first UK retailer to launch its much-anticipated Jersey Royal potatoes, thanks to its longstanding…
atis is set to launch smoothies and shakes as it gears up to open its 17th London site at The Broadway, St James
atis, the flavour-first restaurant brand, will launch its first smoothies and shakes range this April, marking its entry…
