LATEST RETAIL NEWS UK

Harvey Nichols appoints Julia Goddard as new Chief Executive

Harvey Nichols has announced the appointment of Julia Goddard as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective June 2024. Goddard succeeds Manju Malhotra, who served as CEO... View Article

The Future of In-Store Technology: Embracing the Change

Retail is undergoing a ruthless renaissance after a transformation almost two decades long. The e-commerce eruption and pandemic lockdowns, as well as the customers’ inclination to... View Article

IKEA opens first Irish distribution centre

IKEA UK & Ireland has opened its first ever logistics facility in Ireland. Marking a significant milestone in the furniture giant’s expansion in the country, the... View Article

ProCook partners with Food Cycle charity

Kitchenware brand ProCook has announced a new partnership with Food Cycle, a UK charity that aims to alleviate food poverty, loneliness and food waste through community... View Article

ASOS posts drop in sales as it works to become “faster, more agile and more profitable”

ASOS has reported that its adjusted first-half revenue declined by 18% to £1.5 billion, although the fashion retailer said it is making good progress on its... View Article

B&M delivers 10% revenue growth

B&M has seen its full year sales rise by 10.1% to £5.5 billion as it continues its focus on delivering everyday low prices. In the 53... View Article

ASOS appoints new chief financial officer

Online fashion retailer ASOS has appointed former Farfetch and Sainsbury’s executive Dave Murray as its new chief financial officer. Due to join the business on 29... View Article

Matalan expands online offering with addition of 17 new third-party brands

Fashion and homewares retailer Matalan has significantly expanded its online offering by launching 17 new third-party brands across its core categories. It has also extended the... View Article

Pangaia to open first standalone UK store

Materials science company Pangaia is to open its first standalone UK store in London’s Soho this summer The 1,500 square foot shop at 57 Carnaby Street... View Article

JD Sports opens global flagship store at the heart of Champs-Élysées Paris

JD Sports has opened a global flagship store on the world-renowned Avenue des Champs-Élysées in Paris, with a grand opening to customers having taken place on... View Article

Mooncup launches in Holland & Barrett

Mooncup, the trailblazers in plastic-free menstrual products, have now launched at Holland & Barrett, a global leader in health and wellness retail. This marks a significant... View Article

Dr. Martens to have new chief executive

Dr. Martens has announced that its chief executive Kenny Wilson has decided that this will be his final year with the footwear brand. Following a search... View Article

Superdry announces restructuring plan

Superdry is launching a restructuring plan as it looks to ensure the survival of the struggling fashion business. This will include an equity raise, slashing rents... View Article

Primark cuts prices on hundreds of kidswear items

Primark is cutting the prices of hundreds of children’s clothing and accessory items as part of a commitment to keeping prices low on kidswear. Prices have... View Article

Charles Tyrwhitt expects business to grow by 20% over the next year

Menswear retailer Charles Tyrwhitt is expecting its business to grow by 20% over the next year as it benefits from an adjustment in its offering to... View Article

Retail HR Central 2024

Retail HR : Empoyee Engagement

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Heather Lee Championing people excellence on the PiRA24 Judging Panel

We are excited to announce our latest judge for the People in Retail Awards 2024—Heather Lee. Returning for the second year, Heather brings a wealth of... View Article

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[ WEBINAR ] Analytics in Retail: Transforming Data into Action with Microsoft Fabric

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