LATEST RETAIL NEWS UK

Primark’s UK workers to get 12% pay rise

Primark’s 26,000 retail assistants are to get an inflation-beating pay rise of 12% from 1 April, the fashion retailer has said. Primark, part of the Associated... View Article

Sweaty Betty to make UK job cuts

Wolverine Worldwide is set to “streamline operations” at Sweaty Betty including consolidating London office space and proposing a UK workforce reduction. The owner of Sweaty Betty... View Article

Farfetch deal gets green light from competition regulator

The U.K. Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has approved the deal between Yoox Net-a-porter Group and Farfetch, and said it has no further plans to investigate.... View Article

Moonpig hails record sales before Mother’s Day

Moonpig has said it recorded its biggest week of sales in the UK before Mother’s Day earlier this month. The online greetings card business assured investors... View Article

Canary Wharf Group opens streetwear store to support youth employment

Canary Wharf Group has today announced its partnership with Circle Collective, a social enterprise, to help unemployed young people get into permanent work. The London-based Social... View Article

Wheat launches in the UK exclusively on kids-wear platform thelittleloop

In a UK first, Danish kids-wear brand Wheat has launched exclusively on the award-winning clothing rental platform thelittleloop. According to environmental charity Hubbub, an estimated 183 million pieces... View Article

Asda posts drop in full year profit

Asda has posted a significant drop in full year profit after it invested in absorbing cost price inflation and keeping prices low for customers, In the... View Article

HM expands sizing range in US

H&M has extended its range of size options in the US as part of its mission to make its brand more inclusive. The fashion retailer now... View Article

Boots offers free health MOTs to over 40s

Boots is offering free health MOTs to people aged over 40 from now until the end of June. With appointments available to book at over 1,000... View Article

Banana Republic launches new homeware categories

Fashion retailer Banana Republic is continuing to establish itself as a premium lifestyle brand by expanding its selection of homeware categories. The BR Home offering now... View Article

Swaine unveils new flagship store

Luxury brand Swaine has opened a new flagship store on London’s New Bond Street. The move forms part of the company’s most radical rebrand in its... View Article

Aldi to donate 400,000 meals over Easter school holidays

Aldi will be supporting charities, community groups and food banks across the UK by donating up to 400,000 meals to people in need during the Easter... View Article

Holland and Barrett launches blood test kit service ‘Ivie’

Holland & Barrett are encouraging customers to get proactive about their health and optimise their wellbeing with the launch of Ivie – a new service combining... View Article

United Carpets and Beds launches rebrand

Franchised flooring and beds retailer United Carpet and Beds has announced the launch of its new-look logo and refreshed route to market. The rebrand, which sees... View Article

Next full year profit better than expected

Next has posted better than expected full year profit as it said it expects to raise prices more slowly in the year ahead. In the 12... View Article

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Q & A: Richard Gilliard, Managing Director, Renovotec

Richard Gilliard has over 20 years of experience supporting customers with technology solutions. He is currently the MD for Renovotec, one of the UK’s fastest-growing technology... View Article

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