LATEST RETAIL NEWS UK

Morrisons sheds almost 5,000 jobs as turnaround push continues

Morrisons shed almost 5,000 jobs last year as the supermarket worked to stem its losses amid a turnaround push. In recently filed accounts, Morrisons said its…

Sofa Club names former Sofology MD Emma Dinnis as non-executive director

Sofa Club has appointed former Sofology managing director Emma Dinnis as a non-executive director as it enters a new phase of growth. Dinnis has extensive experience across…

Bodycare to open second UK studio style store in Derby on 22 August

Bodycare is to open its second studio style store in the UK at the Derbion shopping centre in Derby. The news follows the beauty retailer’s relaunch…

Jollyes opens 125th store as expansion continues

Jollyes Pets has officially opened its 125th store at The Valley in Evesham as it continues its UK expansion. The opening was attended by Mayor Councillor…

Former Next executive Jon Bennett joins ASOS as menswear product director

ASOS has appointed former Next executive Jon Bennett as menswear product director for its ASOS Design line. Bennett joins the online fashion retailer from Next’s wholly…

IKEA to launch second-hand marketplace in the UK for pre-owned furniture

IKEA is launching a second-hand marketplace in the UK where customers will be able to buy and sell pre-owned IKEA products directly with one another. The…

BRC urges government to back Saturday jobs as a vital first step into work

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) is calling on the government to ensure employment reforms do not make it harder for retailers to create entry-level jobs, as…

Asda tests new convenience wholesale model in three-store Scotland trial

Asda has launched a new wholesale supply model for independent retailers in the convenience market. The three-store trial, branded ‘Asda Convenience’, will initially roll out in…

Boux Avenue continues store investment with Guildford and Belfast refits

Lingerie and nightwear brand Boux Avenue is continuing to invest in its store estate with the refurbishment of its Guildford and Belfast stores. The stores will…

Lakeside secures wave of jewellery signings including Beaverbrooks upsize

Lakeside has announced a flurry of new signings and upsizes from jewellery retailers. Browns Jewellers has signed for a 469 square foot space on Level 2,…

French Connection opens new store at Frasers Plus Designer Outlet Leeds

French Connection has joined the line-up at Frasers Plus Designer Outlet Leeds. Spanning 2,257 square feet, the new shop has introduced the fashion brand’s latest retail…

KFC and La Vieille Ferme to launch Coq au Vin pop-up wine bar in Shoreditch

KFC is teaming up with Famille Perrin to launch Coq au Vin, a pop-up wine bar bringing together KFC’s fried chicken and La Vieille Ferme’s popular…

Aldi calls for other supermarkets to offer free period products in store toilets

Aldi is supporting its charity partner Freedom4Girls by calling for more supermarkets to make free period products available in store toilets. Tina Leslie, founder of Freedom4Girls…

Frasers Group acquires Harvey Nichols in pre-pack deal

Frasers Group has acquired the Harvey Nichols department store from administrators FTI Consulting in a pre-pack deal. The acquisition includes the retailer’s six stores in Knightsbridge,…

Mulberry appoints Kenny Wilson and Sara Dickinson as non-executive directors

Mulberry has appointed Kenny Wilson and Sara Dickinson as non-executive directors, with effect from 9 September. Wilson served as chief executive of Dr. Martens between 2018…

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