LATEST RETAIL NEWS UK

Charity Super.Mkt announces new store drive

Charity Super.Mkt, the UK’s first multi-charity shop, has revealed that it will be opening several new permanent stores in 2025, including in places like Canary Wharf... View Article
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Langar brings warmth and unity to Warrington’s streets

Langar brings warmth and unity to Warrington’s streets

03 December 2024 by Natalie Fresen

Nisa retailers and the local community joined forces to serve hot meals to vulnerable individuals in Warrington, embodying the spirit of Langar—a centuries-old Sikh tradition symbolising... View Article

The Perfume Shop opens two new experiential stores in Derby and Southampton

The Perfume Shop opens two new experiential stores in Derby and Southampton

03 December 2024 by Natalie Fresen

The Perfume Shop is celebrating its 32nd birthday in style with the opening of two new and improved experiential stores in Derby and Southampton. These stylish... View Article

Magnet offers support to Homebase employees facing redundancy

Magnet offers support to Homebase employees facing redundancy

03 December 2024 by Natalie Fresen

From redundancy to leadership: Magnet’s career opportunities Homebase, a prominent British DIY and garden retailer, entered administration on 13 November 2024, placing approximately 2,000 jobs at... View Article

Retail sales declined in November amid later Black Friday

Retail sales declined in November amid later Black Friday

03 December 2024 by Angela Beevers

UK retail sales declined in November after trading was impacted by the timing of this year’s Black Friday and cautious spending by consumers. Figures from the... View Article

Go Outdoors to launch store at Manchester Arndale

Go Outdoors to launch store at Manchester Arndale

03 December 2024 by Angela Beevers

Go Outdoors is to open a city centre store at Manchester Arndale. Due to launch on 14 December, the 12,000 square foot space will stock brands... View Article

Mango achieves 2024 US expansion goals ahead of schedule

Mango achieves 2024 US expansion goals ahead of schedule

03 December 2024 by Angela Beevers

Mango has achieved its goal of having 40 company owned stores in the US by the end of 2024 ahead of schedule. In fact, the fashion... View Article

Space NK lands at Centre:mk

Space NK lands at Centre:mk

03 December 2024 by Angela Beevers

Space NK has opened a 1,721 square foot store at Centre:mk in Milton Keynes. The shop on Silbury Arcade stocks a selection of makeup and skincare... View Article

Nike collaborates with British make-up artist Isamaya Ffrench

Nike collaborates with British make-up artist Isamaya Ffrench

03 December 2024 by Angela Beevers

Nike is bridging “style and beauty” through a collaboration with British makeup artist Isamaya Ffrench. The move has seen Ffrench reimagine the sportwear brand’s Air Max... View Article

Co-op ties £400m credit facility to sustainability and diversity goals

Co-op ties £400m credit facility to sustainability and diversity goals

02 December 2024 by Natalie Fresen

The Co-op has announced a five-year extension to its £400 million sustainability-linked revolving credit facility, a move that ties the cost of borrowing to ambitious environmental,... View Article

Sainsbury’s unveils magical mince pie windows to spread festive cheer and fight food poverty

02 December 2024 By Natalie Fresen

From today, four major UK cities will host Sainsbury’s ‘Magical Mince Pie Windows’, marking the launch of their December mince pie donation campaign for Comic Relief.... View Article

thortful launches “No Crap Presents Please” Christmas Cards

02 December 2024 By Natalie Fresen

Research reveals Brits are ready to ditch unwanted gifts in favour of meaningful gestures. One of the UK’s leading online marketplaces for greeting cards, thortul, has... View Article

Stores and food & beverage to play starring roles in 2025

02 December 2024 By Glynn Davis

Despite the ongoing challenges in the retail sector there are positive predictions for 2025 particularly for physical stores with food and leisure looking set to play... View Article

Mothercare swings to half year loss

02 December 2024 By Angela Beevers

Mothercare has swung to a loss in the first half of its financial year following continued uncertainty in conditions in its Middle East markets. In the... View Article

H&M opens first store in the Dominican Republic

02 December 2024 By Angela Beevers

H&M is continuing its international expansion with the opening of its first store in the Dominican Republic. The shop is situated in Ágora Mall in the... View Article

Morrisons to give customers loyalty points on every product purchased

02 December 2024 By Angela Beevers

Morrisons has begun offering loyalty card holders five points on every product they buy in its supermarkets and convenience stores. The move also applies to purchases... View Article