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Retail sales declined in November amid later Black Friday
UK retail sales declined in November after trading was impacted by the timing of this year’s Black Friday and cautious spending by consumers. Figures from the... View ArticleView Article
Go Outdoors to launch store at Manchester Arndale
Go Outdoors is to open a city centre store at Manchester Arndale. Due to launch on 14 December, the 12,000 square foot space will stock brands... View ArticleView Article
Mango achieves 2024 US expansion goals ahead of schedule
Mango has achieved its goal of having 40 company owned stores in the US by the end of 2024 ahead of schedule. In fact, the fashion... View ArticleView Article
Space NK lands at Centre:mk
Space NK has opened a 1,721 square foot store at Centre:mk in Milton Keynes. The shop on Silbury Arcade stocks a selection of makeup and skincare... View ArticleView Article
Nike collaborates with British make-up artist Isamaya Ffrench
Nike is bridging “style and beauty” through a collaboration with British makeup artist Isamaya Ffrench. The move has seen Ffrench reimagine the sportwear brand’s Air Max... View ArticleView Article
Co-op ties £400m credit facility to sustainability and diversity goals
The Co-op has announced a five-year extension to its £400 million sustainability-linked revolving credit facility, a move that ties the cost of borrowing to ambitious environmental,... View ArticleView Article
Sainsbury’s unveils magical mince pie windows to spread festive cheer and fight food poverty
From today, four major UK cities will host Sainsbury’s ‘Magical Mince Pie Windows’, marking the launch of their December mince pie donation campaign for Comic Relief.... View ArticleView Article
thortful launches “No Crap Presents Please” Christmas Cards
Research reveals Brits are ready to ditch unwanted gifts in favour of meaningful gestures. One of the UK’s leading online marketplaces for greeting cards, thortul, has... View ArticleView Article
Stores and food & beverage to play starring roles in 2025
Despite the ongoing challenges in the retail sector there are positive predictions for 2025 particularly for physical stores with food and leisure looking set to play... View ArticleView Article
Mothercare swings to half year loss
Mothercare has swung to a loss in the first half of its financial year following continued uncertainty in conditions in its Middle East markets. In the... View ArticleView Article
H&M opens first store in the Dominican Republic
H&M is continuing its international expansion with the opening of its first store in the Dominican Republic. The shop is situated in Ágora Mall in the... View ArticleView Article
Morrisons to give customers loyalty points on every product purchased
Morrisons has begun offering loyalty card holders five points on every product they buy in its supermarkets and convenience stores. The move also applies to purchases... View ArticleView Article
Retail footfall down 4.5% in four weeks to 23 November
Footfall in UK retail destinations declined by 4.5% year-on-year in the four weeks to 23 November due to the combined effect of a challenging trading environment,... View ArticleView Article
Iconic Newcastle music store set to go into liquidation
A store in Newcastle that was a ‘cornerstone of the region’s musical heritage’ for over a century is set go into liquidation JG Windows, the musical... View ArticleView Article
The Perfume Shop raises over £1.6m for Alzheimer’s Research in 10-year partnership
The Perfume Shop is celebrating a decade-long partnership with the UK’s leading dementia research charity, Alzheimer’s Research UK, having raised over £1.6 million. The milestone was... View ArticleView Article
Pets at Home launches next-generation flagship pet care centre in New Malden
Pets at Home has unveiled its flagship Pet Care Centre in New Malden, marking a £2.2 million transformation – the largest single investment in its history.... View ArticleView Article
Pret A Manger spreads festive joy with Christmas displays
Pret A Manger is bringing joy to the UK with its first-ever Christmas window displays, celebrating the people and moments that defined 2024. These displays, showcased... View ArticleView Article
JYSK celebrates "record-breaking" turnover in UK and Ireland
JYSK has announced that its turnover rose by 13.6% to a record breaking €120 million in the UK and Ireland in its 2023/2024 financial year. The... View ArticleView Article
Waitrose opens first convenience store in six years
Waitrose has opened its first convenience store in six years as it looks to grow its estate and build on partnerships with Welcome Break and Shell.... View ArticleView Article
Ikea opens 'Hus of Frakta' luxury pop-up on London's Oxford Street
Ikea has opened a luxury pop-up store at London’s Oxford Circus that pays homage to its iconic blue Frakta bag. Opening daily from now until March... View ArticleView Article
Pureseoul continues expansion with new store in Manchester Arndale
K-Beauty retailer Pureseoul held a grand opening for its new store at Manchester Arndale this week. Spanning over 1,500 square feet, the store showcases the latest... View ArticleView Article
Look Fantastic hails success of innovative Foundation Finder tool
Online cosmetics retailer Look Fantastic has hailed the success of its Foundation Finder tool after launching it a year ago. The tool uses AI to transform... View ArticleView Article
Footasylum upsizes to 10,000 square feet at Merry Hill
Footasylum has opened a new upsized store at Merry Hill in the West Midlands. The retailer has combined its existing unit with an adjacent space which... View ArticleView Article
Hampshire’s first New Balance store opens ahead of Black Friday
Gunwharf Quays has welcomed Hampshire’s very first New Balance store, which officially opened its doors yesterday, Wednesday, 27th November, just in time for the Black Friday... View ArticleView Article
Sellier launches luxury treasure hunt to support London charity shops this Christmas
Sellier, the renowned luxury resale platform, is kicking off its festive campaign with a unique initiative to support local charity shops in desperate need of donations... View ArticleView Article
VIEVE Announces new pop-up at Glasgow’s Buchanan Galleries
Following a teaser post on social media, VIEVE, the award-winning cult makeup brand, has officially announced the opening of its new pop-up store at Glasgow’s Buchanan... View ArticleView Article
The Cotswold Company launches with John Lewis to strengthen omnichannel reach
The Cotswold Company is extending its omnichannel reach through a partnership with John Lewis in which a collection of its furniture will be sold on the... View ArticleView Article
Dr. Martens swings to first half loss
Dr. Martens has posted a first half loss and drop in revenue after it was impacted by higher costs and weakness in its wholesale business, particularly... View ArticleView Article
John Lewis gears up for first Black Friday with new Never Knowingly Undersold promise
John Lewis is gearing up for its first Black Friday with its new look Never Knowingly Undersold brand promise. The retailer said Never Knowingly Undersold has... View ArticleView Article
Nespresso to open in new location in Covent Garden
Nespresso is to launch a new location in London’s Covent Garden following the closure of its Regent Street store at the end of 2024. Situated in... View ArticleView Article
The Very Group posts decline in revenue and widened loss in first quarter
The Very Group has posted a 4.9% decrease in first quarter group revenue to £450.2 million as the business continued to face a challenging market in... View ArticleView Article
B&Q data highlights Christmas shopping rush amid search for trees
B&Q has said its customer data has revealed that Tuesday 26 November marked the beginning of the festive season buying rush, particularly for Christmas trees. The... View ArticleView Article
Signature Brew X Tate Modern launch new collaboration beer 'Ready Made'
Signature Brew, the award-winning London brewery known for its music-inspired collaborations, has launched a new limited-edition beer in partnership with Tate Modern. This collaboration demonstrates how... View ArticleView Article
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[Interview] Natalie Mudd, Co-Founder & Creative Director at Knot & Grain
Can you tell us a bit about your background and what inspired you to co-found Knot & Grain? I grew up in Nottinghamshire and went on... View ArticleView Article
Retail vs. Ecommerce: Key Differences
Understanding the differences between retail and ecommerce is more than a classroom exercise—it becomes a strategic lever in helping retailers stay competitive, meet customer needs, and... View ArticleView Article
Secret Sales acquires H&M's Afound
Secret Sales has acquired H&M Group’s digital fashion outlet, Afound. The marketplace for off-price retail in fashion, sportswear and beauty said the move will solidify its... View ArticleView Article
Fanatics Collectibles to open first UK pop-up store
Fanatics Collectibles is to launch its first UK pop-up store at London’s Westfield White City shopping centre. Due to launch on 2 December, the experiential space... View ArticleView Article
Pets at Home posts increase in first half revenue despite subdued market
Pets at Home has posted a 1.9% increase in group revenue to £789.1 million in the first half of its financial year. In the 28 weeks... View ArticleView Article
JD Sports completes acquisition of Courir
JD Sports has completed its acquisition of Courir following receipt of conditional clearance from the European Commission. The retailer announced back in May that it was... View ArticleView Article
Joseph appoints Mario Arena as creative director
The Joseph luxury fashion brand has appointed Mario Arena as its new creative director. With 30 years’ experience of designing and developing luxury collections, Arena was... View ArticleView Article
Leadership changes at Michael Kors
Luxury group Capri Holdings has announced a series of leadership changes at Michael Kors as the fashion brand works to return to growth. John Idol, chairman... View ArticleView Article
Frasers Group to acquire South African sporting goods company Holdsport
Sports Direct owner Frasers Group is to acquire Holdsport, the South African sporting, outdoor and recreation goods company. The business is being purchased from Old Mutual... View ArticleView Article
Lincolnshire Co-op invests £200K in body cameras to tackle abuse
Lincolnshire Co-op has committed £200,000 to equip its 99 food stores and 44 pharmacies with body cameras, aiming to combat the rising levels of abuse, threats,... View ArticleView Article
Retail workers offered free training as Christmas abuse fears grow
Hundreds of retail workers have participated in free training from the charity Retail Trust to help protect them from an anticipated rise in abusive incidents this... View ArticleView Article
Greggs launches limited-edition Top Trumps card game for Christmas
High stakes meet Steak Bakes this Christmas as Greggs announces a partnership with Top Trumps, launching a limited-edition Greggs version of the nostalgic card game. For... View ArticleView Article
Karen Millen launches in-store rentals at Selfridges & John Lewis
Karen Millen has announced a partnership with leading fashion rental platform, HURR, marking a significant expansion in the brand’s rental offerings. The collaboration brings Karen Millen’s... View ArticleView Article
Big interview: Jag Weatherley, senior VP of operations at ASOS
Here we interview Jag Weatherley, senior VP of operations at ASOS and judge for The People in Retail Awards, about her remarkable career to date, the challenges... View ArticleView Article
Cook continues retail expansion
Having opened its 100th shop at the beginning of the year, Cook is continuing its retail expansion by finding new sites for selling its award-winning range... View ArticleView Article
Next to triple store footprint at Bluewater
Next is to triple its presence at the Bluewater shopping centre in Kent by relocating to what will be one of its largest stores in the... View ArticleView Article
AO World upgrades full year guidance after strong first half performance
AO has upgraded its full year guidance after posting a rise in first half sales and profit. In the six months to 30 September, revenue increased... View ArticleView Article
Halfords pleased with first half progress despite ongoing headwinds
Halfords saw its revenue drop by 1% to £864.8 million in the first half of its financial year as underlying pre-tax pre-tax profit fell by 1.4%... View ArticleView Article
Topps Tiles hit by weakness in home repair and improvements market
Topps Tiles has reported a decline in full year revenue and profit after facing a challenging repairs, maintenance and home improvement (RMI) market. Group revenue fell... View ArticleView Article
Lincolnshire Co-op hails positive trading year with sales up 6.1%
Lincolnshire Co-op has seen its annual sales grow by 6.1% to £375.6 million after a strong performance in food. In the year to 7 September, sales... View ArticleView Article
Caffè Concerto opens first site in northern England
Caffè Concerto has opened its first outlet in the north of England at Victoria Leeds. Situated within Victoria Gate, the 2,000 square foot space features hanging... View ArticleView Article
AO hosts school trip for behind-the-scenes tour of fridge recycling plant, led by kids’ TV presenter
Electricals retailer AO has run a competition to give a school class the chance to get a behind-the-scenes tour of its state-of-the-art fridge recycling plant led... View ArticleView Article
BRC calls on public to give retail workers the gift of a safe Christmas
As Black Friday approaches, the British Retail Consortium and its retail members are calling on the public to join them as they stand together against violence... View ArticleView Article
Kingfisher tightens full year profit guidance
Home improvement group Kingfisher has tightened its full year profit guidance after reporting that its third quarter sales edged down 0.6% to £3.22 billion. In the... View ArticleView Article
H&M Group to close Monki stores as part of Weekday integration
H&M Group is preparing to close its Monki stores as it looks ahead to integrating the brand into Weekday’s platform. Cheap Monday joined Weekday in September... View ArticleView Article
Zara opens upsized 51,000 square foot store at Bullring & Grand Central
Zara has opened an upsized store at Birmingham’s Bullring & Grand Central with the flagship measuring 51,000 square feet. The new shop will act as a... View ArticleView Article
H&M celebrates re-opening of flagship store in New York's Times Square
H&M has celebrated the reopening of its flagship store in New York’s Times Square with a special appearance and ribbon cutting ceremony with Christina Aguilera. The... View ArticleView Article
Asda brings back Allan Leighton in executive chair role
Asda has announced that retail veteran Allan Leighton is to return the supermarket as executive chair as it continues work to revive its fortunes. He will... View ArticleView Article
Sealskinz opens first permanent store
Sealskinz has opened its first-ever permanent store on Hinde Street in London’s Marylebone Village. The move follows the outdoor and premium apparel brand’s launch of a... View ArticleView Article
Consumer confidence improves ahead of Black Friday
There has been an uptick in consumer confidence in November as people put concerns about the impact of last month’s budget announcement behind them. GfK’s long... View ArticleView Article
DFS reports improved trading as it appoints interim chief financial officer
DFS has announced that its improved trading performance has continued into its new financial year. The furniture retailer had previously reported better trading in the final... View ArticleView Article
Currys makes tech upgrades and store improvements ahead of peak trading period
Currys is introducing a range of improvements in its UK and Ireland stores ahead of its busiest time of year. These include switching from paper product... View ArticleView Article
Moonpig to launch new TV adverts to showcase personalisation options
Moonpig is to launch a new set of TV adverts in the run-up to Christmas. Debuting on 25 November, the first advert will feature a festive... View ArticleView Article
Saint + Sofia chooses Covent Garden for first physical store
The Saint + Sofia contemporary womenswear brand has chosen London’s Covent Garden for the opening of its first physical store. The 1,600 square foot flagship at... View ArticleView Article
Chisholm Hunter opens first store in Essex at Lakeside
Jeweller Chisholm Hunter has opened its first store in Essex as it continues to expand its UK footprint. Spanning 7,000 square feet, the boutique style store... View ArticleView Article
How to Create a Successful Ecommerce Retail Strategy
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, when almost everyone started buying things online, e-commerce has grown tremendously. Retailers are currently vying for the customer loyalty of digital-first consumers,... View ArticleView Article
JD Sports expects full year profit to be at lower end of guidance
JD Sports has said its full year profit is likely to be at the lower end of expectations after trading was hit by a volatile environment... View ArticleView Article
Naturally Tiwa Skincare spreads "Pup Joy" this Christmas with PAW Patrol
Naturally Tiwa Skincare is spreading “Pup Joy” across the UK this festive season in a partnership with animated series PAW Patrol. With a mission to let... View ArticleView Article
Boohoo appoints Tim Morris as independent chair
Boohoo has announced that Tim Morris has been appointed as its independent chair with immediate effect. The news follows a series of steps taken to strengthen the... View ArticleView Article
American Golf to open concession in Go Outdoors' Coventry store
American Golf is continuing its partnership with Go Outdoors with the launch of a new 2,300 square foot concession in Go Outdoors’ Coventry store on 25... View ArticleView Article
Ted Baker wholesale to be managed by Pace Partnership London in UK and Europe
Pace Partnership London (PPL) has been appointed by New Lobster to manage Ted Baker’s wholesale business, including sales and marketing functions for the UK and Europe,... View ArticleView Article
M&S reopens Brixton store after seven-month transformation
M&S has reopened its store in London’s Brixton following a seven-month transformation. In addition to selling food and groceries, the store on Brixton Road features a... View ArticleView Article
WH Smith launches first own-brand Christmas sandwich range
WH Smith has launched its first own-brand range of Christmas sandwiches into 300 travel stores in the UK. Part of the retailer’s own-brand Smith’s Family Kitchen... View ArticleView Article
How ethical fashion influencers can boost your brand
Retailers are redefining their brand strategies as the retail industry and technology constantly evolve. Influencer marketing is becoming an integral part of e-commerce and digital transformation... View ArticleView Article
Dunelm acquires soft furnishing retailer Home Focus
Homewares retailer Dunelm has acquired the Irish soft furnishing retailer Home Focus. Trading under the ‘Home Focus at Hickeys’ brand, the business has 13 stores in... View ArticleView Article
The Body Shop announces two new senior appointments
The Body Shop has made two key appointments within its senior team. Penny Brook has been hired as chief marketing officer and Sally Dowling has been... View ArticleView Article
Ikea to open Oxford Circus pop-up ahead of flagship store launch next year
Ikea is to open a pop-up store at London’s Oxford Circus that will be dedicated to its iconic blue Frakta bag. Due to launch on 28... View ArticleView Article
Club L London partners with Hurr to launch exclusive rental collaboration at Selfridges
Club L London has teamed up with the Hurr fashion rental platform to make its occasionwear available for rent both online and at Hurr’s exclusive Selfridges... View ArticleView Article
Lucy & Yak launches limited edition charity products to challenge Black Friday
Lucy & Yak, the socially and environmentally conscious fashion brand, is to launch a limited edition range of products to celebrate its relationship with long-time charity... View ArticleView Article
Mulberry's half year losses widen as it focuses on "rebuilding and reprioritising" its brand
Mulberry has reported a decline in sales and profit as it begins work to rebuild and reprioritise its brand. In the 26 weeks to 28 September,... View ArticleView Article
Wingstop on track for up to 60 UK stores by end of year
Wingstop is continuing its UK expansion with the opening of a new site in Uxbridge. The move means that the chicken shop brand now has 22... View ArticleView Article
Matalan launches pre-mature baby clothing range
Matalan has launched its first premature baby clothing range. Spanning five pieces, the collection aims to provide high-quality, affordable and practical options for families with premature... View ArticleView Article
Claire's evolves beauty category with new product offering
Claire’s is evolving its beauty category with the launch of C by Claire’s, an exclusive range of fragrances and body care products. The move follows the... View ArticleView Article
Wickes celebrates school wellbeing challenge winner
Home improvement retailer Wickes has announced the winner of its newly launched Wickes School Wellbeing Challenge. Run in partnership with The Inspirational Learning Group, the competition... View ArticleView Article
Retailers warn that budget changes will make job losses inevitable
Some of the UK’s biggest retailers have written to the Government to warn that last month’s budget will result in higher prices and jobs losses, as... View ArticleView Article
What the retail industry can learn from other stores
The retail industry is packed with challenges, from attracting new customers to meeting regulatory requirements. It isn’t the only industry that faces these challenges, however, and,... View ArticleView Article
Sephora aims to ramp up UK openings
The chief executive of Sephora has said he wants to ramp up its business in the UK in the next two to three years as it... View ArticleView Article
Asda rolls out neonatal care policy for staff
Asda has launched a new neonatal care leave policy as it looks to provide its staff with additional leave and pay if their baby is born... View ArticleView Article
Arket to launch first store in Norway
Arket is to open its first store in Norway in 2025 as it continues its international expansion. The flagship shop in Oslo will offer the fashion... View ArticleView Article
Just for Pets teams up with Just Eat for on demand delivery
Just for Pets has teamed up with Just Eat to enable customers to order products for on demand delivery in 30 minutes or less. The partnership... View ArticleView Article
AllSaints continues global expansion with new store openings and New York pop-up
The AllSaints fashion brand is continuing its global expansion with the launch of new stores in the UK, US, Europe and Asia. This has included the... View ArticleView Article
Lidl increases investment into British food by 40% to £21 billion
Lidl has announced that it is on track to invest a total of £21 billion in the British food industry by the end of 2024. This means... View ArticleView Article
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