LATEST RETAIL NEWS UK

Marks & Spencer adds self-checkouts to changing rooms

Marks & Spencer is planning to add self-service checkouts to changing rooms in all 180 of its clothing stores to stop customers having to queue twice.... View Article

Flannels opens new Leeds flagship

Flannels has opened a new flagship shop in Leeds as it continues to expand its store portfolio. Spanning over 70,000 square feet, the space offers an... View Article

H&M celebrates 20 years of guest designer collaborations with release of pre-loved items

H&M is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its guest designer collaborations by revisiting some of its collections through a special release of pre-loved items. Having launched... View Article

TFG London acquires White Stuff

Lifestyle fashion brand White Stuff has been acquired by TFG London, the owner of Hobbs, Whistles and Phase Eight. In a statement, TFG said the move... View Article

John Lewis shares details of store upgrades including plans for Jamie Oliver cookery school and cafe

John Lewis has shared details of the latest phase of its multi-million pound makeover of its stores. One of the first sites to benefit is the... View Article

Consumer confidence dips ahead of autumn Budget

Consumer confidence has edged down in the UK this month as people nervously await the announcement of the autumn Budget. GfK’s Consumer Confidence Index has dropped... View Article

Rituals partners with Bluebell Group on Japan launch

Rituals is partnering with Asian brand operator and distributor, Bluebell Group, to make its entry into Japan. Following the opening of a first Rituals store in... View Article

Strathberry upsizes and relocates within Covent Garden

Strathberry has relocated and upsized its store in London’s Covent Garden. Following the success of its debut shop in the location, the Edinburgh based luxury leather goods... View Article

Bestway Retail strengthens leadership team

Bestway Retail, the operator of the Best-one, Costcutter, Bargain Booze and Wine Rack brands, has made three senior appointments within its retail team.  In a first... View Article

The Very Group hails “resilient” full year performance

The Very Group, the operator of online retailers Very UK and Littlewoods, has said it put in a resilient performance in the year to 29 June.... View Article

Dunelm sales up 3.5% in first quarter

Dunelm has posted a 3.5% increase in sales to £403 million in its first quarter after growth was driven by increased volumes. The homewares retailer said... View Article

Represent to open first UK store

Represent will be opening its first UK store this weekend in its home city of Manchester. The news comes as the luxury menswear brand is on... View Article

Birkenstock boosts brand presence in Asia with start of direct sales in South Korea

Birkenstock is boosting its brand presence in Asia by taking over direct distribution in South Korea. The German footwear brand is launching its own country specific... View Article

The Cotswold Company to open 11th showroom

The Cotswold Company has announced plans to open its 11th UK showroom in Marlow. Situated in the town’s high street, the 3,500 square foot space will... View Article

Tesco launches drive to fill 26,000 festive roles

Tesco is looking to hire 26,000 temporary staff members across the UK for the busy Christmas season. Based in the supermarket’s Superstores and Extra stores, the... View Article

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(New) Desert Island Stores: Lucy Litwack of Coco de Mer

Here we launch an exciting new series of interviews by Glynn Davis in which he asks leading retailers about their favourite and most memorable stores. First... View Article

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[ CASE STUDY ] Decathlon sees engagement soar with dynamic digital receipts

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