LATEST RETAIL NEWS UK

Rituals opens new store in Ashford Designer Outlet

Beatuy and wellbeing brand Rituals has opened a new store in Ashford Designer Outlet, Ashford. “The arrival of Rituals marks the latest addition to the centre’s... View Article
read more >
Retailers Against Harassment Certification wins Legal Innovator Award

Retailers Against Harassment Certification wins Legal Innovator Award

04 November 2023 by Natalie Fresen

The pioneering Retailers Against Harassment Certification, created by Foot Anstey LLP and The Retail Trust, has won the “Legal Innovator Award” at this year’s Bristol Law... View Article

Jisp’s Scan & Save continues to grow at pace

Jisp’s Scan & Save continues to grow at pace

03 November 2023 by Natalie Fresen

Jisp has announced that retail sales through its Scan & Save mobile app solution have rocketed by 342% in 2023 to reach a staggering £3.36million to... View Article

Sainsbury’s answers little girl’s big question about Santa… starring Rick Astley

Sainsbury’s answers little girl’s big question about Santa… starring Rick Astley

03 November 2023 by Natalie Fresen

Sainsbury’s has unwrapped its highly anticipated 2023 Christmas advert, and it features the renowned singer, Rick Astley. The one-minute advert unfolds within the confines of a... View Article

John Lewis launches Black Friday deals earlier than ever as it introduces more payment options

John Lewis launches Black Friday deals earlier than ever as it introduces more payment options

03 November 2023 by Angela Beevers

The John Lewis department store has launched its Black Friday deals earlier than ever as it introduces more payment options for customers. With research from its... View Article

Wickes reiterates full year profit guidance

Wickes reiterates full year profit guidance

03 November 2023 by Angela Beevers

Wickes has reiterated its full year profit guidance despite a drop in sales in its third quarter. In the three months to 30 September, sales declined... View Article

Currys to sell Kotsovolos

Currys to sell Kotsovolos

03 November 2023 by Angela Beevers

Currys is to sell its entire business in Greece and Cyprus to Public Power Corporation for £175 million. The move follows a strategic review of the... View Article

Walgreens Boots Alliance appoints chief information officer

Walgreens Boots Alliance appoints chief information officer

03 November 2023 by Angela Beevers

Walgreens Boots Alliance has appointed Neal Sample as its new executive vice president and chief information officer. Reporting to WBA chief executive Tim Wentworth, he will... View Article

Lidl named cheapest supermarket by Which?

Lidl named cheapest supermarket by Which?

03 November 2023 by Angela Beevers

Lidl has taken the title of cheapest supermarket after coming top in a basket comparison conducted by Which?. Analysis by the consumer organisation compared the average... View Article

Majestic accelerates roadmap to all-electric van fleet

Majestic accelerates roadmap to all-electric van fleet

03 November 2023 by Angela Beevers

Majestic is accelerating plans to switch its entire fleet of delivery vans from diesel to fully electric. As part of its sustainability drive, the wine retailer... View Article

Comment: What next for Next?

02 November 2023 By Glynn Davis

It might be a good few years since I interviewed the chairman of Next, David Wolfson, but I can clearly remember the conversation, which related to... View Article

Sainsbury’s confident on full year profit

02 November 2023 By Angela Beevers

Sainsbury’s expects to report a full year underlying pre-tax profit of between £670 million and £700 million, which is in the upper half of its previous... View Article

Zalando posts improved EBIT despite revenue decline

02 November 2023 By Angela Beevers

Zalando has posted a 72% increase in adjusted group EBIT to €23.2 million following reduced logistics costs in its third quarter. However, revenue and gross merchandise... View Article

Castore pushes forward with expansion drive

02 November 2023 By Angela Beevers

Premium sportswear brand Castore is continuing to expand with new store openings in the UK, Ireland and the Middle East. Founded in 2015 by Wirral-based brothers... View Article

Cornish Bakery chooses Harrogate for 58th location

02 November 2023 By Angela Beevers

Cornish Bakery is continuing its rapid expansion with the opening of a new branch in the Victorian spa town of Harrogate. Situated on James Street, the... View Article

Superdrug launches Black Friday early for Health & Beautycard members

02 November 2023 By Angela Beevers

Superdrug has launched its Black Friday offers early for its Health & Beautycard members. The retailer has given members exclusive access to Black Friday deals due... View Article