LATEST RETAIL NEWS UK

Mulberry first half sales rise 18.1% as turnaround gains pace

Mulberry has grown its first half sales by 18.1% as its Back to the Mulberry Spirit turnaround strategy gains pace. The luxury handbag brand said the…

Sainsbury’s sells Northern Ireland petrol stations to Go Forecourts

Sainsbury’s is to sell its eight petrol stations in Northern Ireland to Go Forecourts as it focuses on its core grocery business. The move will see…

FatFace opens new store in Shaftesbury

FatFace has opened a new store in Shaftesbury, marking the first time it has had a presence in the historic Dorset town. Spanning 1,959 square feet,…

Olive & Barr strengthens leadership team with two senior appointments

Handmade kitchen brand Olive & Barr has appointed Matt Dagworthy as managing director and Melissa Steele as operations manager. With more than 16 years’ industry experience,…

Gaggenau opens flagship stores in London, Taipei and Brussels

Professional grade home appliance brand Gaggenau has opened new flagship stores in London, Taipei and Brussels. Overlooking Portman Square in Marylebone, the London store is the…

McQueen creative director to step down after three years

Kering has announced that Seán McGirr is to step down from his role as creative director of McQueen. McGirr joined the luxury fashion brand in 2023 when…

Morrisons revamps More Card app with six personalised offers every week

Morrisons has enhanced its More Card app with new personalised offers and features to make shopping easier and help customers get more value. In addition to…

JD Sports non-exec director Kath Smith to step down after seven years

JD Sports has announced that Kath Smith will step down as senior non-executive director on 19 January 2027. It has also confirmed that it has begun…

Aldi hiring 600 people to work at its new Bardon distribution centre

Aldi is creating 600 roles at its new automated distribution centre in Leicestershire as it builds up operations at the site over the next year. The…

Ingka Group appoints Erika Intiso as chief sustainability officer

Ingka Group, the largest IKEA retailer, has appointed Erika Intiso as its new chief sustainability officer. Intiso has extensive leadership experience gained from across IKEA, spanning…

Pop Mart to bring Labubu to Newcastle with new Eldon Square store

Pop Mart is opening its first store in Newcastle today at the Eldon Square shopping centre. Visitors will be able to access the full selection of…

Oliver Bonas opens new store at Clapham Junction station

Oliver Bonas is to open a new store at Clapham Junction station this weekend. The store will offer travelling customers a selection of the brand’s womenswear,…

Poundland recruiting 400 temporary staff for Christmas

Poundland has launched a new seasonal recruitment drive as it looks to hire 400 temporary staff to work in its stores. The retailer said new staff…

Retail leaders must open up about disabilities

Sara Weller is the only FTSE100 board director with a declared disability, which is an incredible statistic when you consider that there are around 1,000 directors…

ProCook Q2 sales jump 13.2% despite impact of heatwave

ProCook has seen its second quarter sales jump by 13.2% to £24.1 million despite the impact of this summer’s heatwave on trading. In the 16 weeks…

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Jalil Rahman: The Brand Builder Balancing Heritage, Culture and Commercial Success

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