Retail News Archive
Jo Malone London to open new store at Belfast's Victoria Square
Jo Malone London is to open a new store in Northern Ireland at Belfast’s Victoria Centre. The brand has signed for a 3,402 square foot store,…View Article
Co-op revamps Fairtrade wines as shoppers trade up for Christmas
Co-op has undertaken its first major refresh in recent years of its biggest-selling Fairtrade wines. From this autumn, the retailer will roll out new and improved…View Article
Aldi to invest record £900m in new stores and distribution centres
Aldi is to invest a record £900 million in new stores and distribution centres in Britain next year. The news coincides with the supermarket’s latest annual…View Article
The Very Group hires former Frasers Group exec as new marketing director
The Very Group has appointed former Frasers Group executive Beckie Crane-Stanion as its new marketing director. With experience spanning fashion, sport and beauty, she previously worked…View Article
Marks Electrical lifts profit expectations and reveals new finance chief
Marks Electrical has increased its full year profit expectations as it announced the appointment of its new chief financial officer. The retailer said it is expecting…View Article
Greggs posts 3.4% like-for-like sales growth but warns of 740 manufacturing job losses
Greggs has reported a 7.7% increase in third quarter total sales, with like-for-like sales increasing by 3.4%, as it also announced that it could cut around…View Article
Sofa Club opens 13,500 square foot Cardiff store
Design-led furniture brand Sofa Club has brought its new retail concept to Wales with the opening of a 13,500 square foot store in Cardiff. The store…View Article
CTR Group acquires Hirestreet to scale fashion rental subscriptions
Fashion rental platform Hirestreet has been acquired by CTR Group, the UK circular economy and reverse logistics business. In a statement, CTR said the deal puts…View Article
Primark teams up with Circ to introduce recycled polyester into clothing
Primark has partnered with textile-to-textile recycling firm Circ to introduce recycled polyester made from textile waste into Primark clothing. The move forms part of Primark’s efforts…View Article
M&S teams up with Sephora to launch beauty destinations in 100 stores
M&S is teaming up with LVMH’s Sephora to create a new beauty destination in selected M&S stores across the UK next spring. The new Sephora at…View Article
Cardfactory revenue rises 5.3% but like-for-like store sales fall
Cardfactory has reported an increase in first half revenue, although like-for-like store sales declined following weaker footfall. In the six months to 31 July, group revenue…View Article
Asda commits £250m to British produce in Len Wright Salads deal
Asda is making a £250 million investment in British produce through a new 10-year partnership with UK grower Len Wright Salads. Worth approximately £25 million a…View Article
