Five Things Friday UK - Aldi pay rise, Topshop Liberty comeback, Asda Express expansion, JD Sports earnings, The Very immersive fashion

The Retail Podcast · Aug 29, 2025 · 9m · transcript

Five Things Friday UK Edition with Simone Oloman

UK retail news this week: Aldi boosts wages, Topshop returns to Liberty, Asda expands Express, JD Sports shares rise, and The Very launches an immersive fashion experience.

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The Very Group: link

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00:00 Intro & Welcome

01:07 Aldi Pay Rise & Food Inflation Context

02:46 Topshop Returns via Liberty Pop-Up

04:04 Asda Express Expansion & Convenience Growth

05:29 JD Sports Shares vs. Soft UK Sales

06:32 The Very Group’s Immersive Fashion Experience

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