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Muji Europe to appoint administrators
Filippa K appoints Marie Forssenius as its permanent chief executive
Swedish fashion brand Filippa K has appointed Marie Forssenius as its chief executive on a permanent basis. She has been working as the brand’s acting chief... View ArticleView Article
Boots' second quarter boosted by "excellent" Christmas and strong online growth
Boots has reported that its second-quarter sales have risen by 5.9% following an “excellent” Christmas and strong online trading. In the three months to 29 February,... View ArticleView Article
JD Sports maintains full year profit guidance
JD Sports has said it anticipates that its full-year pre-tax profit will be in line with expectations as it announced an uplift in annual sales. In... View ArticleView Article
[Commentary] Can scrapping business rates revive UK retail?
By Vivienne King, Chair of the Shopkeepers’ Campaign It is impossible to read the news without seeing the latest election speculation or a reminder that the... View ArticleView Article
The Perfume Shop strengthens leadership team with appointment of two female directors
The Perfume Shop has appointed two new female leaders, Karen Harris and Laura Wilkinson, as directors as it publishes its 2023 Gender Pay Gap report. Previously... View ArticleView Article
Quiz chief executive steps down as strategic review continues
Quiz has confirmed that its chief executive and founder, Tarak Ramzan, has stepped down as it continues its strategic review. The fashion retailer has also announced... View ArticleView Article
Rowen and Pink Boutique appoint chief digital marketing officer
Luxury homewares brand Rowen and the Pink Boutique fashion brand have appointed Aman Singh as their new chief digital marketing officer. The move comes as both... View ArticleView Article
Peter Line retires after 40 years at M&S; Jayne Wall to spearhead Retail Operations as new Director
After an incredible 40 years with M&S, Peter Line has decided it’s time to retire from a full time leadership role. Peter will be leaving Retail Operations... View ArticleView Article
[Interview] A day in the life of… Ashlee Jane, The Suffolk Nest
In Suffolk, The Suffolk Nest stands as a beacon of creativity, blending the worlds of art, entrepreneurship, and family life, all steered by the visionary Ashlee... View ArticleView Article
Søstrene Grene to bring affordable Scandi designs to Basingstoke
Affordable Danish homewares and lifestyle brand, Søstrene Grene, has announced that a new store will be coming to Festival Place in Basingstoke, with the opening date... View ArticleView Article
Retail visionary and eco-activist Stuart Trevor joins PiRA24 judging panel
We’re thrilled to announce the latest addition to our judging panel for the People in Retail Awards—none other than the celebrated Stuart Trevor. With over 35... View ArticleView Article
Celebrating a year of successful store openings with One Stop
One Stop has experienced yet another year of growth with 27 brand-new company stores across the country opening their doors between March 2023 and March 2024.... View ArticleView Article
FTSE 100 Retailers showing signs of cyber security apathy, despite growing risks
Law firm’s research points to retailers being ill-prepared for dangers of AI New research suggests that some of the UK’s largest retailers might need to urgently... View ArticleView Article
Revolution Beauty raises profit guidance after improved performance
Cosmetics brand Revolution Beauty has raised its full year profit guidance after seeing a year-on-year improvement in profitability since its Capital Markets Day in early February.... View ArticleView Article
Travis Perkins chief executive to step down
Travis Perkins has announced that its chief executive Nick Roberts is to step down and leave its board after five years in the role. In a... View ArticleView Article
Uniqlo to open third Oxford Street store
Fashion retailer Uniqlo is to open a further store on London’s Oxford Street next month. Due to launch on 18 April, the new shop will span... View ArticleView Article
PO.P kidswear to launch on Brands at M&S platform
The PO.P kidswear brand, which was previously known as Polarn O. Pyret, is to have a selection of products launched on Marks & Spencer’s Brands at... View ArticleView Article
Dr. Martens launches footwear collection made from reclaimed leather
Dr. Martens has launched a new footwear collection made from reclaimed leather. The Genix Nappa range aims to tackle waste by rescuing leather offcuts that would... View ArticleView Article
Marks & Spencer appoints head of menswear design
Marks & Spencer has appointed Callum Briggs as head of menswear design. Due to take up his position in June, he has spent the last three... View ArticleView Article
Decathlon teams up with Blue Light Card to offer discounts to essential workers
Sports retailer Decathlon is partnering with Blue Light Card as it looks to offer 3.5 million frontline workers who are holders of the card a discount.... View ArticleView Article
Adapting to change: Retail High Street regeneration ideas
As the deterioration of high streets and town centres has become obvious in recent years, it’s essential to explore some creative high street regeneration ideas that... View ArticleView Article
Marks & Spencer launches nationwide search to find its next top designer
Marks & Spencer is embarking on a nationwide search for its next designer through the launch of the ITV1 and ITVX series, M&S: Dress The Nation.... View ArticleView Article
Ocado makes strong start to year
Ocado Retail, the joint venture between Ocado and Marks & Spencer, has seen its retail revenue increase by 10.6% to £645.3 million in its first quarter.... View ArticleView Article
ASOS posts 18% fall in half year sales
ASOS has reported an 18% fall in first half sales, although the online fashion retailer said its full-year guidance remains unchanged with a sales drop of... View ArticleView Article
Soapbox competition offers Brands the ultimate launchpad with Landsec Partnership
In a move set to ignite the aspirations of retail and leisure brands across the UK, the Completely Retail Marketplace has joined forces with Landsec, for... View ArticleView Article
Pets at Home fourth quarter trading trends "broadly as expected"
In a pre-close trading update for the year to 28 March 2024, Pets at Home has said fourth quarter trading trends in its retail and veterinary... View ArticleView Article
[Interview] A day in the life of... Ellie Jones, Trigwell Cosmetics
Introducing Ellie Jones, the dedicated Operations Manager at Trigwell Cosmetics based in Cwmbrân, Wales. Ellie’s rapid ascent from an E-commerce Merchandiser to Lead Merchandiser and now... View ArticleView Article
Wickes promotes Sarah Taitt to role of chief property and services officer
The Wickes home improvement retailer has promoted Sarah Taitt to the newly created role of chief property and services officer. Before joining Wickes in 2022 as... View ArticleView Article
Elemis selects Seven Dials for first standalone London store
Beauty brand Elemis is to open its first London store at Covent Garden’s Seven Dials. The 1,000-square-foot unit at 23 Monmouth Street will be part of... View ArticleView Article
French Connection returns to Guildford
French Connection has made a return to one of its original retail destinations with the opening of a new store in Guildford city centre. Situated at... View ArticleView Article
Kingfisher hit by weak performance in France
Kingfisher, the parent company of B&Q and Screwfix, has reported a decline in sales and profit following a weaker performance in its business in France. Sales... View ArticleView Article
Former chancellor Nadhim Zahawi in talks to chair Very Group
Former Chancellor of the Exchequer Nadhim Zahawi is understood to be in talks to chair the Very Group. The news has given rise to speculation that... View ArticleView Article
[Interview] A day in the life of... Rob Deacon, Liverpool ONE
Meet Rob Deacon, Asset Management Director at Liverpool ONE, under the stewardship of Grosvenor. His journey from a Liverpool John Moores University student to a pivotal... View ArticleView Article
Virgin Wines posts uplift in sales and profit
Virgin Wines, the direct-to-consumer online wine retailer, has announced an uplift in half-year sales and profit. In the six months to 29 December, total revenue increased... View ArticleView Article
Crew Clothing extends partnership with Henley Regatta
Crew Clothing has extended its partnership with Henley Royal Regatta for a further three years. To celebrate, the lifestyle fashion brand will return to the event... View ArticleView Article
Mattress Online to debut in Doncaster
Mattress Online is to open a first store in Doncaster this Good Friday. Situated on the town’s Sprotbrough Road Retail Park, the shop features a new design... View ArticleView Article
Geek Retreat sparks Retail Revolution: 1 in 5 Brits set to launch businesses with franchising in focus
One fifth of Brits are considering setting up their own business in the next five years, according to new research1 by Geek Retreat, the geek culture... View ArticleView Article
Tesco Mobile launches industry first ‘Sensory Support Boxes’ initiative
Coinciding with Neurodiversity Celebration Week, Tesco Mobile has rolled out the UK telco-industry’s first Sensory Support Box initiative. Launching as a large-scale trial in 50 Phone... View ArticleView Article
Record-high occupancy in heart of London signals market boom
The Heart of London Business Alliance (HOLBA) has unveiled its latest Real Estate Insights Report, capturing a significant uptrend in the Heart of London’s (HOL) property... View ArticleView Article
Usdaw strike at GXO Swindon threatens B&Q supply chain
Members of Usdaw (Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers) employed at the GXO distribution centre in Swindon are set to commence a 48-hour industrial action... View ArticleView Article
Ethical frozen food pioneer, COOK, opens 100th store as sale grow 16%
Independent frozen food pioneer, COOK, has opened its 100th shop in Poynton, Cheshire, continuing its robust growth while other retailers struggle, with sales increasing by 16%... View ArticleView Article
Comment: Faith in bricks and mortar
Headline figures might highlight rising store closures but the devil is invariably in the detail and there are strong arguments that bricks and mortar is heading... View ArticleView Article
Consumer confidence stays unchanged in March
Consumer confidence has remained unchanged in March despite people feeling more optimistic about the future of their personal finances. The overall score in GfK’s long-running Consumer... View ArticleView Article
Ben Sherman begins roll out of mono-brand retail with pop-up at Coal Drops Yard
Menswear brand Ben Sherman is to open a new concept pop-up space in London later this month. Spanning 1,038 square feet, the space at Coal Drops... View ArticleView Article
H&M opens new concept store on London's King's Road
H&M has announced the opening of a major new concept store on Chelsea’s King’s Road. Situated at 72 Kings Road, a grade II Listed building, the... View ArticleView Article
Pandora appoints new general manager for the British Isles
Pandora has appointed Sonia Lopez Delgado as its new general manager of the British Isles, its second large cluster. Prior to joining the business in 2018,... View ArticleView Article
Superdrug freezes the price of all cosmetics
Superdrug has frozen the prices of thousands of makeup products as it celebrates becoming the number one retailer for cosmetics in the UK mass market. The... View ArticleView Article
Announcing Maria Hollins as newest addition to People in Retail Awards judging panel
We’re thrilled to announce that Maria Hollins, Chief Executive of Ann Summers, has joined the judging panel for the upcoming People in Retail Awards! Maria brings... View ArticleView Article
Luxury Fashion Boutique Phoenix Style pioneers the preloved scene
The popularity of second-hand fashion is rapidly rising with an array of online marketplaces, such as Vinted, reporting a 680% growth over the last 18 months. Nowadays,... View ArticleView Article
UKTights announces luxury legs takeover
UK-based online tights retailer, UKTights today announces its takeover of 10-year old British brand, Luxury-Legs. Established in 2005, UKTights is one of the UK’s biggest online retailers... View ArticleView Article
Yards Store to open new space in Sheffield
Independent men’s fashion retailer, Yards Store, will open its new Sheffield city centre store on the 22 March. Originally founded in 2016, Yards Store opened its... View ArticleView Article
Harmonising voices: The indispensable role of retail communication teams in brand success
In every business sector, communication is the lifeline that sustains and propels the brand forward, and the retail industry is no exception. At the heart of... View ArticleView Article
Next beats expectations as it posts record profits
Next has posted a strong uplift in full year sales and profit after the fashion and homeware retailer outperformed its initial expectations. In the year to... View ArticleView Article
[Interview] A day in the life of... Tania Oliver, Customer Services at Purlfrost
Established in 2003, Purlfrost is a distinguished UK retailer specialising in window films and glass coverings, acclaimed for innovative and quality products alongside stellar customer service.... View ArticleView Article
Majestic in advanced talks to acquire Vagabond Wines
Majestic is in advanced talks to acquire Vagabond Wines, a wine bar chain that has filed its notice to appoint administrators. According to a report by... View ArticleView Article
JD increases Chester presence
Sportswear retailer JD is expanding its presence in Chester with the opening of a bigger and improved store at the Broughton Shopping Park this weekend. The... View ArticleView Article
Pour Moi launches swimwear edit on Brands at M&S
Womenswear brand Pour Moi has launched a range of swimwear on Marks & Spencer’s online shopping platform, Brands at M&S. The move follows the introduction of... View ArticleView Article
Kingfisher drives online growth with launch of marketplace for Castorama France
Kingfisher has launched an online marketplace for its home improvement retailer Castorama France. The move follows the introduction and rapid growth of the group’s marketplaces at... View ArticleView Article
Holland & Barrett increases staff pay to a minimum of £12 an hour
Health and wellness retailer Holland & Barrett is to increase hourly pay for store staff by 9%. This means that store colleagues will see their rate... View ArticleView Article
COAT Paints awarded the Positive Luxury Butterfly Mark
COAT Paints proudly becomes the first ever paint brand to be awarded with the Butterfly Mark – a prestigious certification bestowed exclusively to luxury brands who... View ArticleView Article
[Interview] A day in the life… Paul Mansell, Head of Property. The Perfume Shop
Meet Paul, the Head of Property at The Perfume Shop, who orchestrates the brand’s expansive property portfolio. In this interview, Paul shares insights into his daily... View ArticleView Article
Harvey Nichols to make job cuts
Department store chain Harvey Nichols has announced a shake-up of its operations as it looks to cut costs. The move could result in the loss of... View ArticleView Article
Ted Baker to appoint administrators
Ted Baker’s UK and European retail and online arm is to appoint administrators. The fashion retailer’s parent company Authentic Brands Group said an independent director at... View ArticleView Article
Kontoor Brands appoints Tom Waldron as sole chief operating officer
Kontoor Brands, the parent company of Wrangler and Lee, has named Tom Waldron as its sole chief operating officer. He had previously shared the position with... View ArticleView Article
Co-op introduces "Best of British" section online
Co-op has introduced a dedicated “Best of British” section across its online delivery website as part of its commitment to British sourcing. The convenience retailer has... View ArticleView Article
Tumi appoints new VP for Asia Pacific and Middle East
The Tumi travel accessories brand has appointed Aris Maroulis as its new vice president for its Asia Pacific and Middle East region. With 25 years’ experience... View ArticleView Article
Choosing the Right Retail Loyalty Platform
In the constantly shifting world of retail, customer loyalty is the North Star that keeps retailers on the path of constant growth and gives them a... View ArticleView Article
Top tips for entering the Customer Services Team of the Year Award
Are you ready to showcase your customer service champions? Consider entering the 2024 Customer Service Team of the Year Award and let your efforts shine! The... View ArticleView Article
Wickes hails "robust" full year sales performance
Wickes has announced a “robust” full year sales performance as it confirmed that it will be acquiring a 51% stake in the parent company of Solar Fast.... View ArticleView Article
Asda introduces two new staff benefits as it confirms retail pay rates for 2024
Asda has launched two new colleague benefits for its 150,000 staff members. Care Concierge, managed by Legal & General, will offer expert assistance regarding later-life care... View ArticleView Article
IKEA announces further round of price cuts ahead of Easter
IKEA has announced a further round of price cuts on hundreds of its most popular items ahead of the Easter holidays. The furniture and homewares giant... View ArticleView Article
Filippa K appoints Ida Petersson to its board
Fashion brand Filippa K has appointed Ida Petersson as its newest board member. The Swedish brand is looking to benefit from her extensive knowledge and experience... View ArticleView Article
Hype unveils new growth strategy
The Hype fashion brand is embarking on a new growth strategy that will focus on children and their parents. This will also include expanding its range... View ArticleView Article
Moss launches new store at Clarks Village
Menswear retailer Moss has opened a new store at Clarks Village in Somerset. Located in the outlet’s Apple Court, close to Vans and M&S. the 1,733... View ArticleView Article
Barbour and Oxfam partner for charitable jacket rental scheme at Glastonbury Festival
Barbour, the British heritage outerwear brand, has announced a unique partnership with Oxfam to offer a sustainable and charitable rental service at this year’s Glastonbury Festival.... View ArticleView Article
British luxury sector's £81bn contribution calls for legislative support, Walpole Reports
The British luxury sector, a cornerstone of the UK economy, now boasts an annual worth of £81 billion, according to a groundbreaking report from Walpole, the... View ArticleView Article
Leading UK Companies unite in open letter urging government action on food waste
In a unified effort to combat food waste, social impact company Too Good To Go, in collaboration with the British Retail Consortium has led an open... View ArticleView Article
The Perfume Shop celebrates National Fragrance Week with a look back at iconic scents
In commemoration of National Fragrance Week, running from the 18th to the 24th of March, The Perfume Shop, is honouring its storied legacy by showcasing its... View ArticleView Article
Currys raises profit forecast as period for considering takeover bids ends
Currys has said trading since its peak period has been stronger than expected as it announced that it had officially ended the period for considering takeover... View ArticleView Article
Freemans launches first new customer credit offering in 13 years
The Freemans digital department store has launched a new customer credit offer, its first in 13 years. The new Flexi3 offering will be promoted across all... View ArticleView Article
Phase Eight opens at Kingston's Bentall Centre
Phase Eight has opened a standalone store in Kingston’s Bentall Centre after previously trading in Fenwick and John Lewis in the area. Set across 146 square... View ArticleView Article
Frasers Group calls in administrators for Base Childrenswear and Kids Cavern
Frasers Group has called in administrators for the Base Childrenswear and Kids Cavern brands. Purchased in a £47.5 million deal, the brands were part of 14... View ArticleView Article
Q&A: Tom Rigden, Commercial Director, idhl intelligence division
Tom Rigden is a client partner and digital strategist with 20 years in the industry and a keen focus on driving commercial and operational outcomes. He... View ArticleView Article
Winners celebrated at UK Customer Satisfaction Awards for excellence in service
Ocado Retail, Boots, and Specsavers were among the winners at this weeks UK Customer Satisfaction Awards, which celebrated the UK’s best-in-class for customer service. The event... View ArticleView Article
Making menopausal consumers visible: Morrisons the latest to partner with GenM
Joining huge names in retail such as Boots, Tesco, Holland & Barrett and Sainsbury’s, Morrisons is the latest UK retailer to partner with GenM, the menopause... View ArticleView Article
Bensons for Beds reports robust sales and profit uptick in a tough economic landscape
UK bed specialist Bensons for Beds has announced a return to profitability this year despite economic challenges and subdued consumer confidence. According to the latest annual... View ArticleView Article
ALDI Leads innovation in automated logistics, offering 95 new job opportunities in the North
As part of a major initiative to upgrade one of its northern warehouses with a cutting-edge IT system, supermarket giant Aldi has launched a recruitment drive... View ArticleView Article
ZigZag has partnered with JogOn to prevent one million shoes from going to landfill
ZigZag, a leading provider of technology-driven retail returns solutions, has partnered with environmental campaign, JogOn, in its commitment to prevent one million pairs of running shoes... View ArticleView Article
Sainsbury’s accelerates its emission reduction commitments advancing towards net zero
Sainsbury’s has shared its ambitious new targets for reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These have been verified by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the... View ArticleView Article
Foundever secures 5-year contract extension with John Lewis strengthening 17-year partnership
In a significant development within the retail and customer experience sectors, Foundever has announced the renewal of its longstanding partnership with the John Lewis Partnership through a new... View ArticleView Article
[Interview] PiRA Judge: Catriona Gault, Sue Ryder
Meet Catriona Gault, Associate Director of People Services at Sue Ryder and our latest addition to the People in Retail Awards 2024 Judging Panel. With her... View ArticleView Article
Irwin Mitchell named one of the Top 25 Best Places To Work in the UK 2024
Annual Great Place To Work survey sees Irwin Mitchell retain its status as highest ranked law firm in super large category. Special recognition for firm being... View ArticleView Article
Charles Clinkard boosted by strong year of growth in 2023
Independent footwear retailer Charles Clinkard has reported a 7% increase in sales for 2023 compared to the previous year. Sales in its brick-and-mortar shops rose by... View ArticleView Article
Hamleys expands in Italy with new flagship store in Rome
Toy retailer Hamleys has expanded its presence in Italy with the opening of a second store. Working in partnership with Giochi Preziosi, Italy’s leading player in... View ArticleView Article
WH Smith to have new chief financial officer
WH Smith’s chief financial officer and chief operating officer Robert Moorhead is to retire from the role after more than 20 years with the business. During... View ArticleView Article
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