LATEST RETAIL NEWS UK

Asda reports third quarter sales decline as it invests £13 million in festive store hours

Asda has seen its third quarter revenue decline by 2.5% to £5.3 billion as it continues its work to improve the customer experience in its stores.... View Article
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Tesco faces £1 billion extra tax bill following National Insurance hike

Tesco faces £1 billion extra tax bill following National Insurance hike

11 November 2024 by Angela Beevers

Tesco is set to face a £1 billion increase in its tax bill following the Government’s decision to raise National Insurance Contributions for employers. According to... View Article

The Entertainer halts new store plans due to National Insurance increase

The Entertainer halts new store plans due to National Insurance increase

11 November 2024 by Angela Beevers

The Entertainer has said it has been forced to abandon plans for the opening of two new stores following the Chancellor’s decision to raise employers’ National... View Article

Desert Island Stores: Matthew Bourne of COOK

Desert Island Stores: Matthew Bourne of COOK

08 November 2024 by Glynn Davis

Here we have the latest interview in our Desert Island Stores series where Glynn Davis asks leading retailers about their favourite and most memorable stores. Matthew... View Article

Tesco makes new healthcare services available through in-store health zone concept

Tesco makes new healthcare services available through in-store health zone concept

08 November 2024 by Angela Beevers

Tesco has teamed up with some of the UK’s leading healthcare companies as part of a pilot store concept that gives customers access to an increased... View Article

M&S unveils Christmas Starts Here clothing and home campaign

M&S unveils Christmas Starts Here clothing and home campaign

08 November 2024 by Angela Beevers

M&S has unveiled its 2024 Christmas campaign for its clothing and home ranges. Aiming to highlight how Christmas can have a transformative effect on people, the... View Article

LEGO opens second Bristol store

LEGO opens second Bristol store

08 November 2024 by Angela Beevers

LEGO has opened its second store in Bristol at Cribbs Mall. Spanning 1,578 square metres, the shop offers a wide assortment of LEGO products, including exclusive... View Article

Burberry brings back Paul Price for chief product merchandising role

Burberry brings back Paul Price for chief product merchandising role

08 November 2024 by Angela Beevers

Burberry has appointed Paul Price as chief product merchandising and planning officer. He is making a return to the luxury fashion brand after previously working as... View Article

Pandora hails strong third quarter results

Pandora hails strong third quarter results

08 November 2024 by Angela Beevers

Pandora delivered organic growth of 11% in its third quarter as it continued to work to change its perception into a full jewellery brand. During the... View Article

Haribo to open sweet shop at Kent’s Bluewater Shopping Centre

Haribo to open sweet shop at Kent’s Bluewater Shopping Centre

08 November 2024 by Angela Beevers

Haribo is to open its 11th UK store and first outside of an outlet at Kent’s Bluewater Shopping Centre. The news follows the success of the... View Article

Sainsbury’s sales boosted by strong grocery performance

07 November 2024 By Angela Beevers

Sainsbury’s has posted an increase in first half sales after a strong performance in its grocery business, particularly in food.  In the six months to 14... View Article

The Cotswold Company launches with Next as part of omnichannel growth strategy

07 November 2024 By Angela Beevers

The Cotswold Company has expanded its omnichannel model to a third party retailer by selling a range of its furniture on Next’s online platform. A selection... View Article

Majestic launches new store in Solihull as it accelerates expansion plans

07 November 2024 By Angela Beevers

Majestic has opened a new store in Solihull as it accelerates its expansion plans ahead of Christmas.  The wine retailer’s 3,450 square foot unit in Dominion... View Article

Aldi to open 11 new UK stores in the run-up to Christmas

07 November 2024 By Angela Beevers

Aldi is to open 11 new stores across the UK between now and Christmas. The move forms part of the supermarket’s plans to reach a long-term... View Article

Waitrose keeps the nation guessing with two-part ‘whodunnit’ Christmas ad

06 November 2024 By Angela Beevers

Waitrose has unveiled the first instalment of its Christmas advert – Sweet Suspicion, A Waitrose Mystery – as part of  its festive campaign. Featuring an all-star cast,... View Article

Aesop to open first store in the north of England

06 November 2024 By Angela Beevers

The Aesop luxury skin care brand is to open its first store in the north of England at Victoria Leeds. Situated in County Arcade, the 753... View Article