Retail News Archive
Kingfisher upgrades profit guidance after 9.9% rise in H1 profit
Kingfisher has upgraded its annual profit guidance after posting a 9.9% increase in first half profit to £404 million. The owner of B&Q and Screwfix said…View Article
Tesco launches own nitrite-free ham and bacon range as searches rise by 360%
Tesco has launched an own brand ‘Made Without Added Nitrites’ range in response to customer demand for ham and bacon products without added nitrites. The supermarket…View Article
PUMA appoints Fokko de Rooij and Daniel Pustina to senior European roles
PUMA has strengthened its European leadership team with the appointment of Fokko de Rooij and Daniel Pustina to managing director roles. The sportswear brand has hired…View Article
Tala to open first store outside London at Edinburgh's St James Quarter
Tala is to open its third UK store, and first outside London, at St James Quarter in Edinburgh as it enters its next phase of growth.…View Article
Waitrose to launch 13 festive chef created dishes with Dishpatch this Christmas
Waitrose has announced that it is bringing restaurant quality dining to its range this Christmas, with meals pre-prepared and ready to finish at home. Dishpatch, the…View Article
Portmeirion names interim CFO as Jonathan Hill steps back for health reasons
The Portmeirion group of homeware brands has appointed Adrian Wilding as interim chief financial officer. He will succeed Jonathan Hill, who is stepping down on 25…View Article
Waitrose expands Tony's Open Chain partnership to boost ethical cocoa sourcing
Waitrose is expanding its partnership with Tony’s Open Chain to enable it to source more cocoa responsibly for its seasonal and boxed chocolate ranges. Under the…View Article
Oliver Bonas opens second store in Ireland at Dundrum Town Centre
Oliver Bonas has opened its second store in Ireland at Dundrum Town Centre in Dublin. The store has been designed to reflect the Oliver Bonas brand,…View Article
JD Sports to enter Mexico through franchise partnership with Axo
JD Sports is entering Mexico through a long-term franchise partnership with omnichannel retail distribution company Axo. Under the agreement, Axo will operate JD stores and ecommerce…View Article
The Cotswold Company extends omnichannel reach with new M&S partnership
The Cotswold Company has launched a collection of furniture with M&S, as it looks to extend its omnichannel reach. The collection spans bedroom, dining and living…View Article
Holland & Barrett appoints Michelle Boothroyd as chief people officer
Heath and wellness retailer Holland & Barrett has appointed Michelle Boothroyd as chief people officer. Boothroyd joined the business in July but has only just confirmed…View Article
NRF Europe – here’s what you missed…
The National Retail Federation (NRF) returned to Paris for its European showcase event bringing together retail leaders and technology specialists from around the globe to share…View Article
