LATEST RETAIL NEWS UK

Consumer confidence falls at fastest pace since Brexit vote, excluding Covid

Consumer confidence has fallen in October at its fastest pace since the 2016 Brexit vote, excluding the Covid pandemic. The GfK Consumer Confidence Index has dropped…

John Lewis launches largest fashion collaboration yet with RIXO

John Lewis has launched its largest fashion collaboration to date, in partnership with RIXO. An exclusive RIXO collection is now available in all 30 full-line John…

Selfridges launches Christmas and the City campaign in London, Manchester and Birmingham

Selfridges has launched its “Christmas and the City” campaign in its London, Manchester and Birmingham stores and on selfridges.com. Inspired by the “rush, magic and emotion”…

UK retail sales fell more than expected in September as warm weather hit clothing demand

UK retail sales fell by more than expected in September as warm weather hit demand for autumn and winter clothing. According to the Office for National…

Waitrose opens first full-line supermarket in eight years in Cricklewood

Waitrose has opened its first full-line supermarket in eight years, with a new 18,000 square foot store in London’s Cricklewood. The shop marks the next phase…

Sainsbury’s raises full year profit outlook as grocery sales grow 2.9%

Sainsbury’s has upgraded its full year profit outlook after posting stronger grocery sales in its first half. In the 28 weeks to 12 September, sales from…

Pokémon picks London for first permanent store outside Asia

The Pokémon Company has chosen London for the opening of the first permanent Pokémon store outside of Asia. Designed to appeal to all ages, the store…

UK inflation rises to 3.5% as BRC urges business rates freeze

UK headline inflation increased to 3.5% in September, while food inflation held steady at 1.3%, according to the latest Consumer Prices Index figures from the Office…

Build-A-Bear to open retail experience in London’s Hard Rock Cafe

Build-A-Bear Workshop is teaming up with Hard Rock Cafe on a new retail experience at the restaurant chain’s Piccadilly Circus location in London. Launching on 26…

John Lewis teams up with Anya Hindmarch for its latest collaboration

John Lewis has announced another collaboration, this time with British designer Anya Hindmarch, with the launch of a new standalone home and lifestyle collection. Available in…

John Lewis Partnership signs collective agreement with Usdaw

The John Lewis Partnership, which includes John Lewis and Waitrose, has signed a collective agreement with trade union Usdaw. Under the deal, Usdaw will become the…

Primark opens first Qatar store at Doha Festival City

Fashion retailer Primark has opened its first store in Qatar in partnership with retail franchise operator Alshaya Group. Situated at Doha Festival City, the store takes…

Conversation with… Preeya Ogier, founder of Curl Jar

In this latest TRB Conversations interview, we chat with Preeya Ogier, founder of curly hair brand Curl Jar, ahead of her fireside chat on growing beyond…

Halfords holds profit guidance as summer demand lifts sales by 7.1%

Halfords has maintained its full-year profit guidance after first-half like-for-like sales climbed by 7.1%. In the 26 weeks to 2 October, retail like-for-like sales grew by…

ME+EM sales jump 29% to £190m as US revenue climbs 39%

Luxury womenswear brand ME+EM has increased its sales and profit in the year to January 2026 following a strong performance in the US. Revenues rose by…

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Conversation with… Preeya Ogier, founder of Curl Jar

In this latest TRB Conversations interview, we chat with Preeya Ogier, founder of curly hair brand Curl Jar, ahead of her fireside chat on growing beyond…

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