LATEST RETAIL NEWS UK

Asda launches own-label beer and cider range to take on big brands

Asda has launched a range of own-label beers and ciders, produced by well-known craft producers, into all its stores that are very competitively priced and pitched…

Currys promotes Caroline Hirst to chief people officer

Currys has promoted Caroline Hirst to the position of chief people officer. Hirst joined Currys in August 2025 as people director and became group talent, leadership…

ProCook appoints Ben Osborn as retail director

The ProCook kitchenware brand has appointed Dunelm executive Ben Osborn as retail director. Due to join the business on 5 October, he will lead ProCook’s retail…

The Perfume Shop to hire 800 temporary staff for Christmas period

The Perfume Shop has begun hiring for 800 temporary sales assistants to work across its busy Christmas sales period. Vacancies have opened in selected locations, with…

The Works launches exclusive Pudsey Collection to support BBC Children in Need

The Works has launched an exclusive BBC Children in Need product range, where a minimum of 20% of every purchase will be donated directly to the…

Superdrug opens biggest store yet with Merry Hill relaunch

Superdrug has relaunched its refurbished and expanded store at Merry Hill shopping destination in the West Midlands following a major transformation. Spanning 12,831 square feet, the…

Lidl teams up with Miguel Barclay on healthy £7 student supper recipes

Lidl has teamed up with budget chef Miguel Barclay, creator of the One Pound Meals series, to develop seven healthy student supper recipes for £7. As…

Waitrose named official launch partner for Amol Rajan’s new media platform

Waitrose has become an official launch partner for The Amol Rajan Connection, a new media platform focused on people, ideas, and future opportunities, launched under TV…

Kingfisher upgrades profit guidance after 9.9% rise in H1 profit

Kingfisher has upgraded its annual profit guidance after posting a 9.9% increase in first half profit to £404 million. The owner of B&Q and Screwfix said…

Tesco launches own nitrite-free ham and bacon range as searches rise by 360%

Tesco has launched an own brand ‘Made Without Added Nitrites’ range in response to customer demand for ham and bacon products without added nitrites. The supermarket…

PUMA appoints Fokko de Rooij and Daniel Pustina to senior European roles

PUMA has strengthened its European leadership team with the appointment of Fokko de Rooij and Daniel Pustina to managing director roles. The sportswear brand has hired…

Tala to open first store outside London at Edinburgh’s St James Quarter

Tala is to open its third UK store, and first outside London, at St James Quarter in Edinburgh as it enters its next phase of growth.…

Waitrose to launch 13 festive chef created dishes with Dishpatch this Christmas

Waitrose has announced that it is bringing restaurant quality dining to its range this Christmas, with meals pre-prepared and ready to finish at home. Dishpatch, the…

Portmeirion names interim CFO as Jonathan Hill steps back for health reasons

The Portmeirion group of homeware brands has appointed Adrian Wilding as interim chief financial officer. He will succeed Jonathan Hill, who is stepping down on 25…

Waitrose expands Tony’s Open Chain partnership to boost ethical cocoa sourcing

Waitrose is expanding its partnership with Tony’s Open Chain to enable it to source more cocoa responsibly for its seasonal and boxed chocolate ranges. Under the…

Q&A: Jon Cleaver, Chief Technology Officer at SportsShoes.com

Content based on the recording of Commerce Live EMEA, London, April 16th 2026 Technology is changing retail at a rapid pace, but successful transformation isn’t about…

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Retail, leisure and hospitality: What really happens in a cyber attack

A cyber incident can disrupt bookings, payments, stock, suppliers and site systems at once. We look at how you can better map dependencies and test workarounds…

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