LATEST RETAIL NEWS UK

JD Sports to acquire US retailer Hibbett

JD Sports is to acquire the US sports fashion retailer Hibbett for $1.08 billion. With headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama, Hibbett has 1,169 stores in 36 states... View Article

John Lewis joins Canopy Pack4Good initiative

In a partnership with the environmental not-for-profit Canopy, John Lewis has become the largest UK retailer to sign up to the Pack4Good initiative Signatories to the... View Article

Microsoft’s Olaf Akkerman joins People in Retail Awards judging panel

We’re thrilled to introduce our newest judge for the People in Retail Awards: Olaf, a dynamic leader at the forefront of the UK’s tech industry. Olaf... View Article

Understanding the challenges of mental health in retail 

In recent years, there has been a surge in raising awareness regarding mental wellbeing and the negative effects of poor mental health conditions on employees’ performance.... View Article

Nobody’s Child partners with Sojo for a pop-up repair station at Carnaby Street store

Responsible fashion brand, Nobody’s Child, is excited to announce an exclusive pop-up with SOJO repair station in celebration of World Earth Day, on Saturday 27th April... View Article

Nudea marks Earth Day with second annual sustainability report

In alignment with Earth Day, Nudea, a pioneering B Corp certified brand, has released its second annual Sustainability Report, showcasing a year of substantial progress towards... View Article

M&S asks public to give pre-loved clothing a second life through trial of free postal donation service

Marks & Spencer has teamed up with Oxfam to help people donate their preloved clothing to the charity through a free postal donation service. The trial... View Article

Lidl to open new London store in Fulham

Lidl is continuing its expansion in London with the opening of a new store in Fulham this summer. The supermarket said the shop on North End... View Article

Asda sales boosted by popularity of loyalty scheme

Asda has posted a strong uplift in full year sales and profit after it benefited from around six million customers using its rewards app. In the... View Article

H&M Home teams up with Pantone on second collection

H&M Home is to release a second collaboration with Pantone with a new brightly coloured capsule range. Presenting with the two palettes of Zesty & Fresh... View Article

Zuber Issa close to selling stake in Asda

Zuber Issa is close to selling his £500 million stake in Asda to TDR Capital. According to a report by Bloomberg, the billionaire is now in... View Article

New Look’s emissions targets approved by the SBTi

New Look has received approval for its emissions targets from the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi). The fashion retailer has a near-term target to reduce scope... View Article

Gloucester Quays hails year of record sales as it begins 15th anniversary birthday celebrations

The Gloucester Quays outlet centre has been boosted by a year of record sales and footfall as it celebrates its 15th anniversary. In the period April... View Article

TikTok Shop launches new ‘Preowned Luxury’ category

TikTok has partnered with five luxury resellers with the launch of the ‘Preowned Luxury’ category on its app. In a release, TikTok said the new offering... View Article

The Perfume Shop and the valuable changes the brand is making to the planet

Today,  World Earth Day 2024, The Perfume Shop reports its updated initiatives to support saving the environment and planet. These initiatives include the UK’s biggest perfume... 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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[ eBook ] How to Build the Store of Tomorrow

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