Retail News

DFS expects 'strong' first half profit growth

DFS expects 'strong' first half profit growth

14 November 2025 by Angela Beevers

DFS has said its new financial year has started positively with an improved financial performance. In a trading statement ahead of its annual general meeting later... View ArticleView Article

Harrods marketing head moves to Christian Dior Couture

Harrods marketing head moves to Christian Dior Couture

14 November 2025 by Angela Beevers

Former Harrods head of marketing Gerard Duran has joined Christian Dior Couture as client marketing director for Europe. Duran spent nearly four years at Harrods, where... View ArticleView Article

The Works on track to meet full year profit guidance

The Works on track to meet full year profit guidance

14 November 2025 by Angela Beevers

The Works has said it is on track to meet full year profit guidance despite a small dip in first half sales. In the 26 weeks... View ArticleView Article

British Land opens Broadgate Central scheme

British Land opens Broadgate Central scheme

14 November 2025 by Angela Beevers

British Land has officially launched a new retail and leisure destination in London called Broadgate Central. Spanning 120,000 square feet across the ground and lower ground... View ArticleView Article

M&S returns to Bristol city centre with new 80,000 square foot flagship

M&S returns to Bristol city centre with new 80,000 square foot flagship

14 November 2025 by Angela Beevers

M&S has returned to Bristol city centre with the opening of a new 80,000 square foot flagship at Cabot Circus. Spanning three floors, the full-line store... View ArticleView Article

The influence of fashion events on retail destinations

The influence of fashion events on retail destinations

14 November 2025 by angela-beevers

This article explores the impact of fashion events on shopping centres, looking at how they influence footfall, visitor behaviour and overall activity. Managers from Centre:mk, Metrocentre,... View ArticleView Article

Hugo Boss joins Brands At M&S

Hugo Boss joins Brands At M&S

13 November 2025 by Angela Beevers

M&S has announced that Hugo Boss has become the latest brand to join its Brands At M&S platform. The initial collection will include a range of... View ArticleView Article

B&M reports drop in profit as it overhauls leadership team

B&M reports drop in profit as it overhauls leadership team

13 November 2025 by Angela Beevers

B&M has reported a drop in first half profit as it announced an overhaul of its leadership team. In the six months to 27 September, pre-tax... View ArticleView Article

Desert Island Stores: Manju Malhotra

Desert Island Stores: Manju Malhotra

13 November 2025 by Glynn Davis

In this latest Desert Island Stores interview, Glynn Davis speaks with Manju Malhotra, former chief executive of Harvey Nichols. The store you remember from childhood? I... View ArticleView Article

Burberry turnaround begins to bear fruit

Burberry turnaround begins to bear fruit

13 November 2025 by Angela Beevers

Burberry has seen a 2% rise in comparable store sales in its second quarter as its turnaround strategy begins to bear fruit. This included uplifts of... View ArticleView Article

BasicNet to acquire Woolrich

BasicNet to acquire Woolrich

13 November 2025 by Angela Beevers

BasicNet Group, the owner of Kappa, Robe di Kappa, K-Way, Superga, Sebago and Briko, has agreed to acquire Woolrich from the L-Gam investment fund. Founded in... View ArticleView Article

Malone Souliers hires new chief executive

Malone Souliers hires new chief executive

13 November 2025 by Angela Beevers

Malone Souliers, the British luxury footwear and accessories brand, has hired Andrew Wright as its new chief executive. Wright has extensive experience of working in the... View ArticleView Article