Retail News Archive
Consumer confidence hits two-year high in August as retail sales dip in July
Consumer confidence has risen in August to reach its highest level in two years as people feel more optimistic about making major purchases. GfK’s Consumer Confidence…View Article
Mamas & Papas refinances after 'record' year as revenue hits £170m
Mamas & Papas has completed a refinancing as it looks ahead to the next phase of its growth strategy. The nursey brand said the deal strengthens…View Article
Ecco appoints Neil Taylor and Adam Meek to leadership roles
Ecco has strengthened its leadership team with the promotion of Neil Taylor to executive vice president, chief commercial officer. The footwear brand has also appointed Adam…View Article
Ocado confirms Nemlig as latest grocery partner in Denmark
Ocado has confirmed Danish online grocer Nemlig as the unnamed European retailer announced as its latest partner last month. Under the agreement, the two companies will…View Article
Iceland Foods to open first store in Alderney with Alliance partnership
Iceland is expanding its Channel Islands presence with the opening of its first store in Alderney. To be launched in partnership with Alliance, the new shop…View Article
Poundland reports positive EBITDA as it prepares to open first new store in two years
Poundland has reported “positive EBITDA” for the first nine months of its financial year as it prepares to open it first new store in two years.…View Article
M&S opens expanded food store at Heathrow Terminal 5
Marks & Spencer has opened its expanded airside M&S Food store in Heathrow Terminal 5 as it looks to grow its food presence in new types…View Article
N Brown appoints Zoe Matthews as managing director of retail
N Brown has appointed former John Lewis executive Zoe Matthews as managing director of retail. With more than 25 years’ experience of leading buying, product and…View Article
JD Sports cuts full year profit outlook after Q2 sales slump
JD Sports has lowered its full year profit outlook after posting a slump in second quarter sales in key markets. The retailer now expects pre-tax profit…View Article
Skims to open second UK store at Westfield London
Kim Kardashian’s Skims is to open a second standalone store in the UK at Westfield London early next year. The news follows the opening of a…View Article
PUMA's VP of global sports marketing Johan Adamsson to depart after 25 years
PUMA has announced that Johan Adamsson, VP global sports marketing & sports licensing, is to leave the company after more than 25 years for personal reasons.…View Article
Knoops to open first US store in Salt Lake City this week
Knoops will open its first store in the US this week, launching in Salt Lake City, Utah, on 21 August. The opening will be followed by…View Article
