LATEST RETAIL NEWS UK

Dunelm posts third quarter sales growth

Dunelm has seen its third-quarter sales grow by 3% to £435 million despite the “challenging” homewares and furniture markets in which it operates. The retailer said... View Article

BP invests in staff safety by rolling out body cameras to stores with higher levels of crime

BP has invested in the security of its retail teams by introducing body-worn cameras at stores experiencing higher levels of abuse and crime. The move is... View Article

Crocs appoints Terence Reilly as EVP and president for Heydude

Crocs has appointed Terence Reilly as the incoming executive vice president and president of its Heydude footwear brand. Reilly most recently served as president of the... View Article

H&M & Rokh celebrate new collaboration with event at Dover Street Market

H&M and Rokh have been celebrating their new collaboration with a crowd of industry insiders at London’s Dover Street Market this week. The event’s attendees included... View Article

Trouva acquired by Fy!

Trouva has changed hands for the third time in two years after being acquired by Fy!, the AI-enabled marketplace specialising in home and living. In a... View Article

Mint Velvet to join line-up at Centre:mk

Mint Velvet is to open its debut store at Centre:mk in Milton Keynes this summer as it continues its focus on expanding in premium retail destinations.... View Article

Don’t ‘boil the ocean’ if you’re to make the most of AI, says Kingfisher leader

Successfully deploying Artificial Intelligence in retail will require businesses to focus on a handful of areas where the technology can really make a difference. That was... View Article

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

Retail HR Central 2024

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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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