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4.26m UK households have less than 10% of the budget needed to eat healthily
New data has revealed that up to 4.26 million households across the UK have less than £20 per person per month to spend on food, which... View ArticleView Article
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[Responsible Business] Labour’s employment law reforms
Labour’s Employment Law Reforms: What Employers in Retail, Leisure, and Hospitality Need to Know From Charlotte Rees-John Labour’s potential victory in the general election in July... View ArticleView Article
Victoria Leeds kicks off their first fashion week in style with a sellout runway show
The launch of Victoria Leeds’ first Fashion Week was a grand spectacle, attracting a host of fashionistas and VIP guests to the historic Victoria Quarter. Set... View ArticleView Article
Reserved continues UK expansion with opening of fifth London store
LPP is continuing its UK expansion with the opening of a fifth Reserved store in London. The launch at the Westfield London shopping centre will be... View ArticleView Article
Amazon hit with £1bn damages claim in landmark collective action by UK retailers
A £1 billion damages claim has been filed against Amazon on behalf of retailers selling on Amazon’s UK marketplace. The move has been made over an... View ArticleView Article
Dunelm non-executive director to step down
Homewares retailer Dunelm has announced that its non-executive director Arja Taaveniku has decided to step down from her position at the end of the year. The... View ArticleView Article
Tesco hails arrival of laser-etched avocados as it makes plastic-saving move
Tesco is trialling the replacement of barcode stickers with laser etching on its extra large avocados. The supermarket is also testing the replacement of plastic tray... View ArticleView Article
Major brands join forces to help households tackle climate change
A coalition of major brands, including B&Q, Barratt Developments, Starbucks, TSB and Unilever, has been created to support the development of Home Advantage – a series... View ArticleView Article
Harrods' first ESG report sets bold sustainability targets for the future
Harrods, the world-renowned luxury retailer, has released its first-ever Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report, marking a significant milestone in its 175-year history. The report, covering... View ArticleView Article
N Brown Group posts improved profits despite drop in revenue
N Brown Group, the parent company of Simply Be, JD Williams and Jacamo, has posted a drop in full year revenue after facing “challenging” market conditions.... View ArticleView Article
Monsoon partners with My Wardrobe on bridal and occasion rentals
Monsoon is offering customers a capsule collection of bridalwear and occasion dresses to hire through a partnership with the My Wardrobe clothing rental business. The retailer... View ArticleView Article
Authentic Brands Group to acquire Champion
Authentic Brands Group is to acquire the Champion Athleticwear brand and business from Hanes Brands. The group said the purchase will increase its system-wide annual retail... View ArticleView Article
WH Smith "well positioned" for peak summer trading as travel sales continue to rise
WH Smith has reported a 5% increase in quarterly group revenue, or 4% on a like-for-like basis, as its travel division continues to perform well. In... View ArticleView Article
B&M posts uplift in sales and profit as it accelerates store opening programme
B&M has posted an increase in annual sales and profit as it looks ahead to a major expansion of its store footprint. In the year to... View ArticleView Article
Ryman launches first-ever wedding range
High street stationery retailer Ryman has launched its first-ever wedding range. Rolling out in stores nationwide and on the retailer’s website, the collection spans wedding decorations,... View ArticleView Article
Asda poaches Lidl COO to strengthen executive leadership team
Asda has strengthened its executive leadership team with the appointment of Matt Heslop to lead its stores and depots operation. He will join the supermarket from... View ArticleView Article
SportsShoes.com hails full year growth
SportsShoes.com saw its turnover increase by 11% to £90 million in the year to 29 February as it acquired 663,000 new customers. The online running shoes,... View ArticleView Article
Co-op announces major reset of beer category
Co-op has announced a shake-up of its beer category which has included the expansion of its premium and world lager offering. The move has seen more... View ArticleView Article
Leading Retail Diversity expert shares insights on ‘Business But Better’ podcast
Retailers Must Be Honest And Data Focussed To Embed Effective ED&I Strategies Retailers must be honest and upfront about where the are on their equality, diversity... View ArticleView Article
H&M opens new concept store in Seoul
H&M has opened a technologically advanced new concept store in the Korean capital of Seoul. One of the first H&M stores globally to offer the elevated... View ArticleView Article
Estée Lauder Companies completes acquisition of DECIEM
Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) has completed its acquisition of DECIEM Beauty Group as it looks to expand its skincare portfolio. Known as The Abnormal Beauty Company,... View ArticleView Article
Magnet to open first franchise store
Kitchen brand Magnet is to launch its first franchise store later this month as it looks to grow its presence across the UK. Due to open... View ArticleView Article
Co-op unveils new partnership with Bonmarché
Co-op has unveiled a new partnership with Bonmarché with an outlet for the fashion brand in its new-look Louth store. The store has recently benefited from... View ArticleView Article
Joanna Gomer confirmed as Lidl GB marketing director
Lidl GB has confirmed that Joanna Gomer has been promoted to the position of marketing director. Previously serving as head of campaigns and media, Gomer joined... View ArticleView Article
Zara snaps up former Debenhams unit at Glasgow's Silverburn
Private equity real estate firm Henderson Park and the Eurofund Group real estate investment and development company have announced that Zara is to upsize to a... View ArticleView Article
M&S launches week-long ‘Fun-raiser’ for Young Minds
M&S is launching a week-long fundraiser across 360 UK stores for Young Minds, the mental health charity for young people. The move aims to raise awareness... View ArticleView Article
Comment: Vertical integration rises up the agenda
Retailers owning their own manufacturing facilities has perennially flip-flopped between being seen as favourable one minute and seriously out of fashion the next. The chief driver... View ArticleView Article
Frasers Group appoints Sir Jon Thompson to board
Frasers Group has appointed Sir Jon Thompson, a former chief executive of the Financial Reporting Council, as a non-executive director. The company said his experience in... View ArticleView Article
Majestic signs partnership with Gophr ahead of summer of sport
Majestic has embarked on a nationwide partnership with on-demand courier Gophr as it gears up to deliver for its retail and on-trade customers during this year’s... View ArticleView Article
Pashley appoints Andy Smallwood as chief executive
The Pashley cycling brand has appointed Andy Smallwood as chief executive with effect from 3 June. Having worked in the cycling industry for more than two... View ArticleView Article
White Stuff and M&S expand partnership to 10 additional stores
White Stuff is expanding its partnership with M&S by opening in 10 more of the retailer’s UK stores. The move will double the brand’s store footprint... View ArticleView Article
Emma to open first UK standalone store at Westfield London
Sleep brand Emma is to open its first UK standalone store at the Westfield London shopping centre in White City today. Customers visiting the 3,035 square... View ArticleView Article
JD Sports hails strong full year performance despite drop in profits
JD Sports has said it achieved a strong full year performance in a “very challenging” market despite a drop in profits. In the 52 weeks to... View ArticleView Article
Ribble appoints Sean Hastings as chief executive
The Ribble bike brand has appointed former River Island chief customer officer Sean Hastings as its new chief executive. Possessing extensive experience in leading transformational change... View ArticleView Article
Burberry chief executive to miss out on bonus after profit fall
Burberry’s chief executive Jonathan Akeroyd will not receive a bonus for the latest financial year after the luxury brand “underperformed” against expectations. In the 52 weeks... View ArticleView Article
Aldi invests £750 million with Kent based apple grower
Aldi has signed a new £750 million deal with a family-owned Kent-based fruit farm. AC Goatham & Son has supplied the supermarket with apples and pears... View ArticleView Article
Morrisons brings back cardboard boxes to checkouts
Morrisons is once again making cardboard boxes available to customers at its checkouts. The supermarket is rolling them out nationwide after listening to shoppers who wanted... View ArticleView Article
Asda embarks on £50m store upgrade programme
Asda is embarking on a £50 million store upgrade programme as it looks to improve the shopping experience for customers in its larger supermarkets and superstores.... View ArticleView Article
Lucy & Yak to open ninth UK store
Lucy & Yak, the socially and environmentally conscious fashion brand, is to open its ninth UK store in Exeter. Situated on the city’s high street, the... View ArticleView Article
Dr. Martens posts decline in revenues and profit as US demand remains weak
Dr Martens has posted a decline in annual revenue and profit as its performance continues to be impacted by weak US demand. In the year to... View ArticleView Article
Marks and Spencer hires Alison Dolan as new chief financial officer
Marks and Spencer has announced that Alison Dolan is to become its new chief financial officer. With a start date yet to be confirmed, she will... View ArticleView Article
Co-op serves up price cuts across fruit and veg range
Co-op is reducing prices for its members across up to 54 fruit and vegetable lines in a phased roll-out from this week. Example products include Baby... View ArticleView Article
Currys becomes first Microsoft retail repair partner in the UK
Currys has announced that it has become Microsoft’s first official retail repair partner in the UK. This means that Microsoft Surface customers will be able to... View ArticleView Article
Carhartt to open London flagship store in Soho
Shaftesbury Capital has announced that the Carhartt lifestyle and apparel brand will be opening a new flagship store in London’s Soho. The brand has taken a... View ArticleView Article
Jollyes offers free spaniel grooming for Royal Birthday
Jollyes, the UK’s fastest-growing pet superstore, today announced that owners of King Charles Spaniels and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels will be eligible for a free grooming... View ArticleView Article
Superdrug become the first health and beauty retailer to launch in Roblox
Health and Beauty Retailer, Superdrug, will be launching a new ‘Superdrug Obby’, a branded obstacle game, on Roblox to celebrate their 60th Birthday. The game will... View ArticleView Article
What Is Sustainability in the Retail Industry?
There is no doubt that the future of commerce is directly intertwined with the growing importance of sustainability in the retail industry. For a long time,... View ArticleView Article
Responsible Business: Do you need to rethink your D&I strategy?
Do you need to re-think your D&I strategy? Independent review concludes employers are wasting thousands on ineffective training By Charlotte Rees-John. The independent Inclusion at Work... View ArticleView Article
Boots to be official beauty partner for latest series of Love Island
Boots is set to be the official beauty partner of ITV2’s Love Island for the sixth series in a row. For the latest series this summer,... View ArticleView Article
Pets at Home posts lower full year profit
Pets at Home has seen its full year revenue grow by 5.2% to £1.5 billion but has posted lower profit after trading was impacted by a... View ArticleView Article
Primark enters 17th market with first store in Hungary
Fashion retailer Primark has entered its 17th market after opening its first store in Hungary. Situated in Budapest’s Arena Mall, the store has created 180 jobs... View ArticleView Article
Poundland rolls out new £3 meal deal offering
Poundland is rolling out new sandwiches, salads and snacks as part of a £3 meal deal offering. The discount retailer said the products raise the bar... View ArticleView Article
Marks & Spencer to invest £30 million in London stores
Marks & Spencer is to invest £30 million in its London store estate over the next year. The move will create around 100 jobs. The retailer... View ArticleView Article
Asda opens new 11,000 square foot store in Hale Barns
Asda has announced one of its largest store openings in recent years with the launch of an 11,000 square foot shop in Hale Barns in Altrincham.... View ArticleView Article
ScS chief executive to step down
ScS chief executive Steve Carson is to step down this summer after nearly four years in the role. Carson oversaw the retailer being taken private after... View ArticleView Article
How to Grow Retail Talent: Training Ideas for Retail Staff
Now, more than ever, talent retention is critical, particularly in the retail sector where emphasis is placed on customer experience. Hence, strategising training ideas for your... View ArticleView Article
Victorian Plumbing announces profit growth despite "subdued" environment
Victorian Plumbing has announced an increase in first half profit despite a “subdued” trading environment and a small drop in revenue. In the six months to... View ArticleView Article
e.l.f. scores with Accrington Stanley Women Football Club
The e.l.f. cosmetics brand has announced a partnership with Accrington Stanley Women Football Club to support the club on its first international tour. The partnership also... View ArticleView Article
Søstrene Grene debuts in Hampshire
Danish homeware brand Søstrene Grene has opened its first store in Hampshire at Festival Place. Spanning 14,546 square feet, the Basingstoke shop features the brand’s ‘Retail... View ArticleView Article
Boots Online Doctor launches new skin diagnosis service for common skin conditions
Boots Online Doctor has launched a new online diagnosis service where customers can access treatment and advice for skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis, acne... View ArticleView Article
Burlington Arcade to expand luxury offering as it appoints a sole leasing agent
Burlington Arcade, the luxury shopping destination in London’s Mayfair, has instructed Savills as its sole leasing agent as it continues to enhance its exclusive retail offering.... View ArticleView Article
Ryman opens first Scottish Ryman Design store
High street stationery retailer Ryman has opened its first Scottish Ryman Design store in Edinburgh’s St James Quarter. The stores are a design specialist offshoot of... View ArticleView Article
Aldi cuts prices on 45 fruit and veg products
Aldi has lowered prices on a selection of over 45 fruit and vegetable products. The move represents a further £34 million investment by the supermarket as... View ArticleView Article
Castore makes London outlet debut at The O2
Premium sportswear brand Castore has opened its debut London outlet store at Outlet Shopping at The O2. Situated on the scheme’s upper level adjacent to Reiss,... View ArticleView Article
How great leadership boosts talent retention in retail
It’s 9am at the plush Kimpton Fitzroy Hotel in London and the room is abuzz as guests enjoy their breakfast before diving into data and conversation.... View ArticleView Article
Superdrug welcomes host of celebs for its biggest health & beauty event of the year
Superdrug is holding its hugely popular Superdrug Presents experience following the event’s successful return last year post-pandemic. Held at Truman Brewery in London’s Brick Lane, the... View ArticleView Article
Tesco launches new salad creations bay
A TikTok healthy eating trend has helped inspire the launch of a new salad creations bay at Tesco supermarkets. The move follows a growing number of... View ArticleView Article
Election 2024: Potential impacts on the UK retail market
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a general election to be held on 4th July, a move that could significantly impact the retail market in the... View ArticleView Article
Consumer confidence continues to move up in May
UK consumer confidence has continued to edge up this month as people feel more positive about their personal finances. GfK’s long-standing Consumer Confidence Index has shown... View ArticleView Article
Asda launches new premium own-brand range
Asda has launched a new brand called Exceptional by Asda as it looks to elevate its premium tier offering. The move forms part of the supermarket’s... View ArticleView Article
John Lewis launches biggest multi-brand menswear rental platform on the high street
The John Lewis department store has launched the biggest range of menswear brands available to rent on the high street. The move follows the success of... View ArticleView Article
Pets at Home welcomes CMA investigation into vet sector
Pets at Home has welcomed the Competition & Markets Authority’s decision to push ahead with a full market investigation into the veterinary sector. Yesterday, the CMA... View ArticleView Article
VF Corporation appoints new chief financial officer
VF Corporation, the parent company of The North Face and Timberland, has appointed Paul Vogel as its chief financial officer. He will succeed Matt Puckett, who... View ArticleView Article
Lush gives The Poetry Pharmacy a permanent space in its Oxford Street store
Following the success of a pop-up in London’s Soho, Lush is giving The Poetry Pharmacy a permanent location within its Oxford Street store. Spanning 62 square... View ArticleView Article
Cutler and Gross upsizes on New York's Mercer Street
British eyewear brand Cutler and Gross has upsized to a larger store on New York’s Mercer Street following ten years in the Soho location. The 2,400... View ArticleView Article
Pepco Group reports record-breaking interim results for H1 2024
Pepco Group, the fast-growing pan-European variety discount retailer, which owns the Pepco and Dealz brands in Europe and Poundland in the UK, has reported exceptional interim... View ArticleView Article
The WiHTL & DiR 2024 Role Models for Inclusion shines a spotlight on those championing EDI
The WiHTL & DiR 2024 Role Models for Inclusion in Hospitality, Travel, Leisure and Retail Index shines a spotlight on those championing equity, diversity and inclusion... View ArticleView Article
Unity Place launches first checkout-free store with Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology
Milton Keynes has recently celebrated the grand opening of The Corner Store at Unity Place, the town’s first-ever frictionless shopping experience powered by Amazon’s Just Walk... View ArticleView Article
First north-west Nisa Express store opens in Liverpool
The first north-west Nisa Express fascia store has opened in Liverpool, offering customers both convenience and quality. The store is a joint venture by local entrepreneurs... View ArticleView Article
Co-op announces ambitious new sustainability and social targets aligned to credit facilities
The Co-op has unveiled ambitious new sustainability targets linked to the 2023 amendment and extension of its £442 million Revolving Credit Facility. The new targets align... View ArticleView Article
Subway delivers integrated digital experience in key European markets
Subway®, one of the world’s largest restaurant brands, is rolling out the next phase of its digital experience across the UK, Finland and Germany to deliver... View ArticleView Article
IKEA creates Cat-alogue and Dog-alogue to help animals find their fur-ever home
In a heartwarming collaboration, IKEA UK and Woodgreen have joined forces to create an adorable ‘Cat-alogue’ and ‘Dog-alogue’ of pets from the charity. The lookbooks highlight... View ArticleView Article
Dreams awarded prestigious Manufacturing Guild Mark
Dreams has been awarded the prestigious Manufacturing Guild Mark by the Furniture Makers’ Company. Howard James, operations manager of Furniture Industry Research Association (FIRA) International, presented... View ArticleView Article
Comment: Bakery goods on fire
Visits to my local Lidl store had typically been few and far between but once they’d introduced a bakery section I’ve been through the door much... View ArticleView Article
Games Workshop names Liz Harrison as group finance director
Games Workshop has announced that Liz Harrison will be nominated to join its board as group finance director at its AGM in September. Harrison joined Games... View ArticleView Article
Wow Toys acquired by Smart Toys and Games
Wow Toys has been acquired by Smart Toys and Games, a leading Belgian puzzles and games company. Founded in 1996 by Nadim Ednan-Laperouse, Wow Toys offers... View ArticleView Article
John Lewis Partnership aims to hire over 300 care experienced young people by January 2025
The John Lewis Partnership has announced plans to hire more than 300 care experienced young people by January 2025. The move forms part of the partnership’s... View ArticleView Article
Peloton introduces UK rental service following slowdown in sales
Peloton has introduced a rental service for its high-tech exercise bikes in the UK following the launch of its Peloton Rental offering in the US, Canada... View ArticleView Article
Swarovski to make Scottish outlet debut at Caledonia Park
Crystal jewellery brand Swarovski is to join the line-up at Caledonia Park, Scotland’s premium designer outlet village. The 1,000 square foot space will be the brand’s... View ArticleView Article
Sue Ryder start conversations around grief at RHS Chelsea Flower Show
This week, the renowned RHS Chelsea Flower Show is hosting a remarkable exhibit that delves into the profound and often difficult topic of grief. Sue Ryder,... View ArticleView Article
Conference review: HR Central
Pressures on the labour market remain incredibly acute in the retail sector but it can be alleviated by a more personalised approach to recruitment and a... View ArticleView Article
M&S posts strong uplift in sales and profit as it benefits from "reshape" strategy
Marks & Spencer has posted a jump in full year sales and profit as it declared that its Reshape for Growth strategy is working. In the... View ArticleView Article
Music Magpie trading broadly in line with expectations
Music Magpie, the refurbished consumer technology specialist, has said its second quarter trading has been broadly in line with expectations as it remains in takeover talks.... View ArticleView Article
Fenwick to bring Michelin-starred restaurant Hjem to flagship Newcastle store
The Fenwick department store in Newcastle will play host to a pop-up by the Michelin-starred restaurant Hjem from 31 May to 4 August. The pop-up will... View ArticleView Article
Unibail-Rodamco Westfield announces new and renewed partnerships with Youth Zones
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield has embarked on a new three-year partnership with Croydon Youth Zone, Legacy as part of its longstanding relationship with national youth charity, OnSide. It has... View ArticleView Article
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