Shopping Expert's 16 Must-Buy Items for January 2026
A top shopping expert reveals 16 essential items for your home, wellness, and wardrobe in 2026. Discover the best buys from Lola Blankets to H&M vases to start your year right.
A top shopping expert reveals 16 essential items for your home, wellness, and wardrobe in 2026. Discover the best buys from Lola Blankets to H&M vases to start your year right.
Investment firm Modella Capital faces scrutiny as Claire's and The Original Factory Shop, with 2,550 jobs at risk, head for administration. Explore the rapid restructuring strategy of this little-known player.
Tesco hits a 10-year market share high but shares fall amid price war pressures. Greggs warns of a challenging market as BRC data reveals a 2.9% drop in December footfall. Get the latest FTSE 100 analysis.
Associated British Foods shares fell 14% after a profit warning, driven by a 5.7% slump in Primark's continental European sales. Discover the challenges and what's next for the retail giant.
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RecommendedAldi's popular Baby Event is back, offering parents huge savings on essentials from 82p. Discover the must-have items and why shoppers call it a 'lifesaver'.
Discover Dunelm's top-rated warming products, from electric blankets to heated foot warmers, designed to keep your home snug and slash soaring energy costs this winter.
Tesco's Christmas sales surge pushes UK market share near 29%, hitting a decade peak. Despite profit upgrade, shares fell 5% on Booker weakness. Read the full analysis.
UK retail footfall surged 1.3% in December, the biggest annual uplift for the month since 2011, driven by evening social trips and strong Boxing Day trading. Discover the data.
Shoppers praise Dunelm's 'easy to install' thermal curtain linings, now from £11.20, for keeping rooms warmer and reducing draughts this winter. Discover the top-rated budget solution.
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RecommendedShoppers have discovered a rare Nestlé chocolate import in Home Bargains that strongly resembles the discontinued Animal Bar from the 1990s. Could this be the perfect nostalgic fix?
UK festive grocery sales rose 3.8% to a record £13.8bn as shoppers balanced spending with savvy budget choices. Discover the trends that defined Christmas 2025.
A new ICO report warns 'agentic AI' will shop for us within five years, presenting a major threat and a potential lifeline for Britain's struggling high streets. Discover the future of retail.
Grab the bestselling Marks and Spencer Peached Thermowarmth Puffer Jacket for just £64 in the January sales. Shoppers praise its smart look, warmth, and showerproof tech.
Grab a Ninja Foodi Max air fryer for just £159, a massive 31% saving on the RRP. This limited-time Amazon deal is one of the best prices we've seen for the popular AF400UK model.
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RecommendedMarks & Spencer's new Spring '26 Goodmove collection offers stylish, affordable workout wear. From leggings to sports bras, discover the gear to motivate your fitness journey this January.
Lego launches interactive 'smart bricks' with sound and light in new Star Wars sets. The tech aims to blend creativity with play without screens, but does it risk stifling imagination?
Diet Coke confirms the permanent return of its beloved Cherry flavour to UK shops after a seven-year absence. Fans hail the comeback as 'life-changing'.
Shoppers praise Dunelm's reversible Teddy Mattress Topper for adding warmth in winter and coolness in summer. Now 30% off, it's a bargain for a better night's sleep.
Shoppers are rushing to buy Boots' new Viral Icons Box, packed with £55 of full-size skincare for just £20. The limited-edition set includes HABI SPF and a cult lip balm.
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RecommendedMcDonald's UK has replaced its popular £5 Meal Deal with a new 'Meal Deal Plus' starting at £5.59, offering more choice for a 59p upgrade. Discover the new options and customer reactions.
Retail giant Next reports a 10.6% sales surge over Christmas, raising its profit forecast to £1.15bn. However, it cautions of a tough year ahead amid a worsening UK jobs market. Read the full analysis.
Lush shoppers are pleading for the brand's limited-edition Goodnight Sweetheart Pillow Spray to become a permanent fixture. The £12 Valentine's scent has fans 'rationing' their bottles.
Marks & Spencer's new and returning Easter chocolates, including Speckled Eggs and a giant Crunchy bar, are sending shoppers wild, with many claiming they outshine classic Cadbury favourites.
Snag a Kamado-style ceramic charcoal BBQ grill for just £99 in Wowcher's limited-time deal. Save 67% on this versatile garden cooker perfect for spring and summer.
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RecommendedAldi and Lidl achieved their highest-ever Christmas market share in the UK as cost-conscious shoppers switched to discounters and own-label products. Discover the full festive spending breakdown.
Next's share price surged as festive sales jumped 10.6%, driven by online and international growth. The retailer also upgraded its profit guidance. Discover the full trading update.
Next upgrades profit forecast after UK sales rise 5.9% over Christmas. The retailer warns of slower growth ahead amid UK employment pressures. Read the full analysis.
Amazon cuts £18 off the ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Marine Cream, hailed by shoppers for reducing wrinkles. One 70-year-old user's skin is 'amazingly soft'. Grab the deal now.
High street chains Claire's and The Original Factory Shop enter administration, putting 2,500 UK jobs at risk. Owner Modella Capital cites weak consumer confidence and government policies. Read the full story.
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RecommendedFresh data reveals soaring food prices pushed shop price inflation higher in December 2025, with fresh produce costs a key driver. Discover the full impact on UK households and the retail outlook for 2026.