Retail News Archive

The Works raises profit guidance as first half sales jump by 10.1%

12 November 2026 by Angela Beevers
The Works has upped its full year profit guidance after posting strong first half sales growth. In a trading update for the 26 weeks to 1…View Article
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B&M half-year sales rise as Back to Basics strategy starts to deliver

B&M half-year sales rise as Back to Basics strategy starts to deliver

12 November 2026 by Angela Beevers

B&M has reported first half like-for-like sales growth across the group, with a stronger second quarter in the UK, as its Back to Basics strategy begins…View Article

M&S launches on Zalora in Southeast Asia, with Australia to follow

M&S launches on Zalora in Southeast Asia, with Australia to follow

12 November 2026 by Angela Beevers

M&S has embarked on a new ecommerce partnership to expand its fashion offering across the Asia Pacific region. The retailer has launched on Global Fashion Group’s…View Article

Burberry extends growth streak to fifth straight quarter

Burberry extends growth streak to fifth straight quarter

12 November 2026 by Angela Beevers

Burberry has reported a 4% rise in comparable retail sales in both its first half and second quarter to mark its fifth consecutive quarter of growth.…View Article

WHSmith profits tumble despite revenue rising 5% to £1.6bn

WHSmith profits tumble despite revenue rising 5% to £1.6bn

12 November 2026 by Angela Beevers

WHSmith has reported a 5% rise in annual group revenue to £1.6 billion, but profit fell as UK contract renewals, inflation and wider economic pressures took…View Article

Majestic opens new Ealing store as it hits 30th opening under Fortress

Majestic opens new Ealing store as it hits 30th opening under Fortress

12 November 2026 by Angela Beevers

Majestic has opened its 30th new store under Fortress Investment Group’s ownership, in London’s Ealing. The move is part of a £4 million investment in its…View Article

Cornish Bakery bags eight-figure funding for next growth phase

Cornish Bakery bags eight-figure funding for next growth phase

12 November 2026 by Angela Beevers

Cornish Bakery has secured an eight-figure funding package to support its next phase of growth. The money will be used to fund expansion and investment in…View Article

Schuh invites shoppers to “schelebrate different” in festive campaign

Schuh invites shoppers to “schelebrate different” in festive campaign

12 November 2026 by Angela Beevers

Footwear retailer Schuh has launched a festive campaign built around the idea that we are all the same because we are all different. Called “Same but…View Article

Michael Kors owner Capri Holdings appoints Justin Boxford as CEO

Michael Kors owner Capri Holdings appoints Justin Boxford as CEO

12 November 2026 by Angela Beevers

Capri Holdings, the parent company of Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo, has appointed Justin Boxford as chief executive and as a member of its board. Due…View Article

Pret appoints Lucas Muniz as chief financial officer

Pret appoints Lucas Muniz as chief financial officer

11 November 2026 by Angela Beevers

Pret A Manger has appointed Lucas Muniz as chief financial officer to succeed Gustavo Peixoto. Due to join the coffee and sandwich chain from mid-January 2027,…View Article