LATEST RETAIL NEWS UK

DFS delivers robust profit growth despite subdued market

DFS has said it delivered robust financial progress in the year to 28 June with increased profit despite a subdued market. In the 52 weeks to…

Tesco launches nationwide on Deliveroo after successful trial

Tesco has launched nationwide on Deliveroo following a successful trial. The supermarket said the move will give millions more customers a further way to order itsfresh…

Boots to launch on TikTok Shop with No7 Beauty range

Boots is to debut on TikTok Shop as it looks to give customers more ways to shop its beauty ranges online. Launching on 28 September as…

Boden partners with Stripe & Stare on limited-edition lingerie collection

Boden has partnered with underwear and sleepwear brand Stripe & Stare on a limited-edition capsule collection. Launching on both brands’ websites on 11 October, the collaboration…

Majestic launches first digital loyalty app with free wine rewards

Majestic has unveiled its first digital loyalty scheme as part of its new smartphone app. Customers who download the app and sign in or create a…

Asda launches own-label beer and cider range to take on big brands

Asda has launched a range of own-label beers and ciders, produced by well-known craft producers, into all its stores that are very competitively priced and pitched…

Currys promotes Caroline Hirst to chief people officer

Currys has promoted Caroline Hirst to the position of chief people officer. Hirst joined Currys in August 2025 as people director and became group talent, leadership…

ProCook appoints Ben Osborn as retail director

The ProCook kitchenware brand has appointed Dunelm executive Ben Osborn as retail director. Due to join the business on 5 October, he will lead ProCook’s retail…

The Perfume Shop to hire 800 temporary staff for Christmas period

The Perfume Shop has begun hiring for 800 temporary sales assistants to work across its busy Christmas sales period. Vacancies have opened in selected locations, with…

Co-op Group loss widens to £45m after investment in food business

Co-op Group has posted a widened underlying operating loss in its first half after investing in new stores and discounts. Its food business increased its revenue…

The Works launches exclusive Pudsey Collection to support BBC Children in Need

The Works has launched an exclusive BBC Children in Need product range, where a minimum of 20% of every purchase will be donated directly to the…

Superdrug opens biggest store yet with Merry Hill relaunch

Superdrug has relaunched its refurbished and expanded store at Merry Hill shopping destination in the West Midlands following a major transformation. Spanning 12,831 square feet, the…

Lidl teams up with Miguel Barclay on healthy £7 student supper recipes

Lidl has teamed up with budget chef Miguel Barclay, creator of the One Pound Meals series, to develop seven healthy student supper recipes for £7. As…

Waitrose named official launch partner for Amol Rajan’s new media platform

Waitrose has become an official launch partner for The Amol Rajan Connection, a new media platform focused on people, ideas, and future opportunities, launched under TV…

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…

Q&A: Jon Cleaver, Chief Technology Officer at SportsShoes.com

Content based on the recording of Commerce Live EMEA, London, April 16th 2026 Technology is changing retail at a rapid pace, but successful transformation isn’t about…

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Retail, leisure and hospitality: What really happens in a cyber attack

A cyber incident can disrupt bookings, payments, stock, suppliers and site systems at once. We look at how you can better map dependencies and test workarounds…

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