LATEST RETAIL NEWS UK

Morrisons hails continued sales momentum

Morrisons has posted an increase in second quarter sales as it works towards building a “broader, stronger” business. In the 13 weeks to 30 April, the... View Article
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Victoria’s Secret evolves leadership structure to advance strategic priorities

Victoria’s Secret evolves leadership structure to advance strategic priorities

23 June 2023 by Angela Beevers

Victoria’s Secret has appointed Greg Unis as brand president for Victoria’s Secret & Pink and Anne Stephenson as its new chief merchandising officer. In a statement,... View Article

London Designer Outlet announces raft of uspsizings

London Designer Outlet announces raft of uspsizings

23 June 2023 by Angela Beevers

London Designer Outlet has announced a number of upsizings at the Wembley Park fashion and lifestyle destination. Having joined the centre more than nine years ago,... View Article

Former THG boss joins Boohoo’s attempted boardroom coup at Revolution Beauty

Former THG boss joins Boohoo’s attempted boardroom coup at Revolution Beauty

22 June 2023 by Natalie Fresen

The former chief executive of a major division at THG has joined Boohoo’s attempted boardroom coup at Revolution Beauty. Earlier this week, Manchester-headquartered fashion giant Boohoo... View Article

Ocado shares soar on rumours of Amazon takeover

Ocado shares soar on rumours of Amazon takeover

22 June 2023 by Natalie Fresen

Shares in Ocado Group, the British online supermarket and technology group, soared by more than 40 per cent in morning trade, amid speculation of possible bid interest... View Article

Interview: Rebecca Saunders

Interview: Rebecca Saunders

22 June 2023 by Natalie Fresen

We talk to Rebecca Saunders, Director (Consumer & Retail) at Alvarez & Marsal about why she joined the People in Retail judging panel for the 2023 awards. Why... View Article

Matalan announces two new senior leadership appointments

Matalan announces two new senior leadership appointments

22 June 2023 by Angela Beevers

Fashion and homewares retailer Matalan has appointed Phil Hackney as chief supply chain operations officer and Katherine Davis as chief retail officer. The roles have been... View Article

Pentland Brands appoints new chief finance officer

Pentland Brands appoints new chief finance officer

22 June 2023 by Angela Beevers

Pentland Brands, the name behind brands such as Speedo, Berghaus, Canterbury, Ellesse and Mitre, has appointed Graham Burridge as its new chief finance officer. With over... View Article

Sainsbury’s extends Nectar Prices to fresh fruit and vegetables

Sainsbury’s extends Nectar Prices to fresh fruit and vegetables

22 June 2023 by Angela Beevers

Sainsbury’s has expanded its Nectar Prices loyalty initiative by introducing offers on fresh fruit and vegetables for the first time. Nectar’s 18 million users will now... View Article

French Connection to join line-up at Icon Outlet

French Connection to join line-up at Icon Outlet

22 June 2023 by Angela Beevers

Fashion brand French Connection is to make its London outlet debut at Icon Outlet at The O2. The move marks the brand’s first outlet store opening... View Article

New Monsoon travel boutique to open in Waterloo Station, London

21 June 2023 By Natalie Fresen

Fashion retailer Monsoon has announced the opening of a new travel boutique concept in London’s Waterloo Station this month. The store is the latest addition to... View Article

Retailers must ensure compliance with national minimum wage regulations

21 June 2023 By Patrick Overall

Charlotte Rees John, Head of Irwin Mitchell’s Consumer Sector, is urging companies in the retail sector to be proactive in ensuring they adhere to National Minimum... View Article

Toolstation launches ‘ask the expert’ events across the UK

21 June 2023 By Natalie Fresen

Toolstation, Britain’s fastest growing supplier of tools, accessories and building supplies, is hosting a series of supplier days across the UK this summer. It means that... View Article

THG expects significant increase in first half profitability

21 June 2023 By Angela Beevers

THG has said it expects to announce a significant increase in first half profitability following a strong second quarter. In an update ahead of its AGM... View Article

Halfords posts decline in profit

21 June 2023 By Angela Beevers

Halfords has posted a 38.3% drop in full year profit after it invested in competitive pricing and its continued transformation. In the 52 weeks to 31... View Article

Lush launches ‘Refugees Welcome’ high street campaign

21 June 2023 By Angela Beevers

Lush has teamed up with Refugee Action on a new campaign where the windows of its 103 UK stores feature a lightbox message that reads, “Wherever... View Article