LATEST RETAIL NEWS UK

Pret A Manger appoints Ross Warnes as UK & Ireland president

Pret A Manger has appointed Ross Warnes as president of its largest market, the UK and Ireland.  Due to join the business in January, Warnes has... View Article

Cardfactory warns on profit amid weak consumer confidence

Cardfactory has warned on profit after trading was impacted by weaker consumer confidence and softer footfall. In a trading update, the greeting cards retail group said... View Article

Lululemon chief executive to step down

Lululemon has announced that its chief executive Calvin McDonald is planning to step down at the end of January. However, he will serve as a senior... View Article

Universal Music Group to open record shop in London

Universal Music Group is to open a record shop in London’s Camden Market next week. Developed in partnership with UMusic Hospitality & Lifestyle, the store will... View Article

John Lewis introduces new premium hospitality experiences in time for Christmas

John Lewis has launched new hospitality destinations in three of its stores in the run-up to Christmas. The retailer has introduced a new 250 square foot Lanson... View Article

Hurr expands Dress to Door partnership with Deliveroo

The Hurr fashion rental platform has expanded its Dress to Door partnership with Deliveroo to make its clothing available in more UK cities, towns and counties.... View Article

Desert Island Stores: Sarah Vachon, co-founder of Citizens of Soil

In this latest Desert Island Stores interview, Glynn Davis speaks with Sarah Vachon, co-founder of Citizens of Soil. The store you remember from childhood? My mother... View Article

Topshop to return to Australia

Topshop is to return to Australia by launching in 56 Myer department stores in February. Available exclusively in-store and online at Myer, the collection will feature... View Article

Bird & Blend opens 30th UK store

Bird & Blend Tea Co. has opened its 30th retail store in the UK as it continues its investment in high street retail. The launch in... View Article

Morrisons adds 350 Amazon return kiosks in stores nationwide

Morrisons has expanded its collaboration with Amazon by introducing 350 Amazon return kiosks in its stores. The move means that customers can take advantage of Amazon’s... View Article

Club L London reports ‘outstanding’ year of growth

Club L London has reported an outstanding year of growth with turnover rising by 48% to £65.9 million in the 12 months to March 2025. Gross... View Article

Outlet Shopping at The O2 ends year with wave of new signings

Outlet Shopping at The O2 has announced a wave of new leasing activity, including outlet debuts for Lovisa and TM Lewin, as well as a London... View Article

ProCook hails strong first half growth

ProCook has seen its total revenue increase by 20.6% to a record £34.1 million in its first half.  In addition, the kitchenware retailer more than doubled... View Article

Aldi to open five new stores in 24 hours

Aldi is to open five new stores in 24 hours this week. Stores will launch in Uxbridge, Northallerton, Pershore and London’s Old Kent Road on 11... View Article

The Organic Pharmacy appoints new general manager

The Organic Pharmacy has appointed Jean-Christophe Samyn as its new general manager. With extensive experience in the beauty sector, Samyn has worked for the last 15... View Article

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Conversation with… Toby Brittan, co-founder of Whites Beaconsfield

Here we speak with Toby Brittan (pictured right), co-founder and chief executive of Whites Beaconsfield, about the brand’s rapid rise, its phenomenal success on TikTok Shop,... View Article

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