Retail News Archive

Dr. Martens launches new global brand platform 'With Bouncing Soles'

Dr. Martens launches new global brand platform 'With Bouncing Soles'

26 September 2026 by Angela Beevers

Dr. Martens has launched a new global brand platform as part of a new ecommerce experience to support its consumer-first strategy. Called “With Bouncing Soles,” the…View Article

British Garden Centres profit up almost 60% in 2025

British Garden Centres profit up almost 60% in 2025

26 September 2026 by Angela Beevers

British Garden Centres has announced a jump in sales and profit for 2025 following favourable spring weather and continued investment across its portfolio. The family run…View Article

Morrisons launches its annual flu vaccination service

Morrisons launches its annual flu vaccination service

26 September 2026 by Angela Beevers

Morrisons has launched its annual flu vaccination service in its pharmacies. Eligible individuals will receive free NHS jabs, while non-eligible customers can access the service privately…View Article

Aldi and Deliveroo trial rapid grocery delivery at eight UK stores

Aldi and Deliveroo trial rapid grocery delivery at eight UK stores

26 September 2026 by Angela Beevers

Aldi is teaming up with Deliveroo on an eight-store trial of on-demand delivery. The trial will start in Aldi shops in Norwich, Ipswich, Tamworth, Letchworth Garden…View Article

Mango names Kasia Niemirowicz-Majtas as new chief retail officer

Mango names Kasia Niemirowicz-Majtas as new chief retail officer

26 September 2026 by Angela Beevers

Mango has promoted Kasia Niemirowicz-Majtas to the role of chief retail officer. Also becoming a member of the fashion retailer’s steering committee, she will succeed César…View Article

Poundland reports 6.4% like-for-like sales growth as turnaround continues

Poundland reports 6.4% like-for-like sales growth as turnaround continues

25 September 2026 by Angela Beevers

Poundland’s recovery has “gathered momentum” in its fourth quarter, with a return to like-for-like sales growth following a restructuring programme that included the removal of some…View Article

How AI is changing HR: Joanna Griffin on people, technology and the future of retail

How AI is changing HR: Joanna Griffin on people, technology and the future of retail

25 September 2026 by Angela Beevers

Joanna Griffin has built her HR career around taking on difficult challenges, from leading complex people projects to building HR functions from the ground up. Currently…View Article

Tesco brings virtual try-on to F&F clothing in in-store trial

Tesco brings virtual try-on to F&F clothing in in-store trial

25 September 2026 by Angela Beevers

Tesco is trialling new virtual try-on technology at its Sandhurst Extra store as it looks to give customers the chance to see how around F&F womenswear…View Article

What a night! Winners announced at The People in Retail Awards 2026

What a night! Winners announced at The People in Retail Awards 2026

25 September 2026 by Elizabeth Walker

The People in Retail Awards 2026 brought the retail community together at the London Marriott Hotel, Grosvenor Square, on 24 September for a fantastic evening celebrating…View Article

DFS delivers robust profit growth despite subdued market

DFS delivers robust profit growth despite subdued market

24 September 2026 by Angela Beevers

DFS has said it delivered robust financial progress in the year to 28 June with increased profit despite a subdued market. In the 52 weeks to…View Article

ASOS turnaround gathers pace as GMV returns to growth

ASOS turnaround gathers pace as GMV returns to growth

24 September 2026 by Angela Beevers

ASOS has reported significant progress in its turnaround ahead of the publication of its results for the year to 30 August 2026, with gross merchandise value…View Article

Tesco launches nationwide on Deliveroo after successful trial

Tesco launches nationwide on Deliveroo after successful trial

24 September 2026 by Angela Beevers

Tesco has launched nationwide on Deliveroo following a successful trial. The supermarket said the move will give millions more customers a further way to order itsfresh…View Article