LATEST RETAIL NEWS UK
Søstrene Grene continues London expansion with new store opening in Uxbridge
Q&A: Paul Devin of KIKO Milano
Here we talk to Paul Devin, country director of the UK and Ireland at KIKO Milano, about the Italian cosmetics brand’s growth strategy and presence in... View Article
Gear4music returns to revenue growth
Gear4music has returned to revenue growth following the launch of its updated growth strategy. The online musical instruments retailer saw its revenue increase by 1% in... View Article
Asda bolsters leadership team with two senior hires
Asda has hired two new senior leaders to help drive its growth ambitions in 2025. The supermarket has appointed Lauren Lepley as vice president central operations... View Article
AllSaints appoints Liam Price as global ecommerce director
Fashion brand AllSaints has appointed Liam Price as its global ecommerce director. He was previously head of digital at FatFace where he worked for nearly four... View Article
Halfords’ customers remain cautious ahead of autumn Budget
Halfords has posted a small drop in sales in the six months to 27 September as its customers remain cautious about spending ahead of the autumn... View Article
Wickes revenue boosted by pent-up demand
Wickes has delivered an improvement in sales and volume growth in its retail business, with like-for-like sales up 4.2% in its third quarter. This compares to... View Article
Sosandar’s losses narrow as it focuses on margin enhancement to improve profitability
Sosandar has seen its first half revenue decline to £16.2 million from £22.2 million a year earlier as it focuses on margin enhancement to drive profitable... View Article
Mulberry rejects Frasers Group’s takeover offer
Mulberry has rejected an increased takeover bid of £111 million from Sports Direct owner Frasers Group. In a statement, the luxury fashion brand said its board... View Article
White Stuff rolls out petite collection to 50 stores
Lifestyle fashion brand White Stuff has rolled out a petite collection to 50 stores following its launch as an online-only offering early last year. The 190-piece... View Article
Ashley Centre enhances tenant mix with two new retailers
Epsom’s Ashley Centre has welcomed ProCook to its line-up and signed Oliver Bonas for a new store. Founded 28 years ago, kitchenware brand ProCook has launched... View Article
Retail Transformation: From the Saddle to the Armchair
The digital revolution has fundamentally transformed how consumers interact with retail, making it an exciting time for various industries, including the niche markets of horse racing... View Article
Respect retail and stand together against abuse
The Retail Trust has released findings from a survey conducted among 1,200 retail workers, revealing that 39% have considered leaving their positions due to experiences of... View Article
Schmidt Partners with COAT Paints for sustainable home interiors in the UK
Schmidt, the renowned French interior furniture specialist, has announced a new partnership with COAT Paints, aiming to promote eco-friendly home solutions in the UK. Customers visiting... View Article
L’Occitane strengthens sustainability mission with energy-saving measures across UK stores
L’OCCITANE, a leading natural bath, body, and skincare brand, has teamed up with LoweConex, a data-driven platform designed to help retailers achieve a more sustainable future.... View Article
WH Smith to sell vinyl in high street stores for first time in over 30 years
WH Smith is bringing back vinyl in 80 of its stores as as it looks to expand its appeal to more shoppers on the high street.... View Article
