LATEST RETAIL NEWS UK

Fenwick unveils The Gruffalo’s Child Christmas windows at Newcastle store

Fenwick has unveiled its Christmas window display at its Newcastle store, which this year brings to life The Gruffalo’s Child, the children’s story by author Dame…

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Portmeirion Group appoints Louise Cruttenden as non-executive director

Portmeirion Group has appointed Louise Cruttenden as a non-executive director with immediate effect. She has also been appointed to the homeware group’s remuneration, audit and nomination…

Represent names ex-Adidas and Casablanca marketer Priya De Souza as CMO

Represent has appointed Priya De Souza as chief marketing officer as it continues to grow its physical store presence. De Souza has joined the luxury streetwear…

New Balance opens London brand hub in Covent Garden

New Balance has opened a new brand hub in London’s Covent Garden as it strengthens its investment in the UK market and its commercial partnerships. The…

H&M reveals eight finalists for 2026 Design Award

H&M has revealed the eight finalists of the H&M Design Award 2026, along with the jury that will choose the winner, as the award returns after…

Bath & Body Works to launch first standalone Scottish store at Braehead

Bath & Body Works is to open its first standalone store in Scotland at Frasers Plus Braehead this winter. The 2,000 square foot shop is due…

Tesco to sell Czech and Slovak businesses to Ahold Delhaize for £1.5bn

Tesco is to sell its Czech Republic and Slovakia businesses to Ahold Delhaize in a deal worth €1.7 billion (£1.5 billion) , as it looks to…

FatFace to open new Altrincham store this autumn

FatFace is set to open a new store in Altrincham this autumn. The 1,550 square foot space will showcase the lifestyle fashion brand’s core range and…

JYSK to open first Welsh store in Swansea in early 2027

JYSK, the Danish homeware and furniture retailer, is to open its first store in Wales in early 2027. The move marks the first time JYSK has…

The Organic Pharmacy founder Margo Marrone reacquires the brand

Margo Marrone, the founder of The Organic Pharmacy, has reacquired the health and beauty business more than two decades after establishing it. Marrone launched the brand…

Aldi to invest £17.5m in solar panels at 230 more UK stores

Aldi is to invest a further £17.5 million in solar panels at 230 more UK stores between 2027 and 2031, as the supermarket looks to generate…

John Lewis Money hires ex-Co-op Insurance MD Charles Offord

The board of John Lewis Finance has appointed Charles Offord as director of financial services for John Lewis Money. He will succeed James Mack, who is…

Poundland files to appoint administrators, putting up to 12,000 jobs at risk

Poundland has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators in a move that puts up to 12,000 jobs at risk. Its owner Gordon Brothers has…

BRC says Budget offers retailers ‘no breathing room’ on costs

In response to yesterday’s Budget announcement, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) said there was no breathing room for UK retailers, with costs set to climb. It…

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