LATEST RETAIL NEWS UK
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Portmeirion Group appoints new chairman
Portmeirion Group has announced that its chairman Dick Steele is to step down and be succeeded by Peter Tracey. In a statement, the owner, designer, manufacturer... View Article
Co-op opens first new store of 2025
Co-op has opened its first new store of 2025 in Manchester’s Salford Quays as it accelerates its growth in the convenience sector. The shop is situated... View Article
Liberty appoints group buying and merchandising director
Liberty has appointed Lydia King to the role of group buying and merchandising director. She had previously spent the last year as interim buying director at... View Article
The Range unveils first-ever superstores featuring ‘Garden Centres by Homebase’
The Range has today celebrated the grand opening of three new concept Superstores in Birmingham Kings Heath, Pollokshaws, and Christchurch, marking a significant milestone in its... View Article
Busting myths: How retail can offer long and rewarding careers
Some might argue that retail store positions are better suited to those seeking short-term jobs or a stepping stone towards their ‘forever career.’ However, in retailers... View Article
Aldi to open nine new stores in London this year
Aldi is to open nine stores in London this year as part of a £55 million investment within the M25. Today, the supermarket said four of... View Article
Lidl to make big change to packaging
Lidl will be removing all packaging designs deemed attractive to children from its least healthy own-brand products. With the change due to be made by mid-2025,... View Article
Battersea Power Station to see opening of new exhibition venue
Battersea Power Station is to see a new exhibition space launch at its south London location. The new venue, called NEON at Battersea Power Station, will... View Article
DFS boosted by improved performance in first half
DFS has reported an improved performance in the first half of its financial year after it benefited from market share gains, lower operating costs and gross... View Article
Retail sales fell by 0.3% in December
Retail sales volumes fell in December with a drop of 0.3% as people were more cautious about their Christmas spending. This followed a small rise of... View Article
Sainsbury’s opens first store of 2025
Sainsbury’s has opened its first new store of 2025 in London’s Edgware. Spanning 2,626 square feet. the Burnt Oak Broadway Local store offers a range of... View Article
Specsavers takes new store at Derby’s M Park Farm
Specsavers has become the latest tenant at Derby’s M Park Farm Shopping Centre. The optician has taken a ten-year lease for 2,526 square feet of retail... View Article
Timpson tops UK customer satisfaction rankings as service failures cost £7.3bn monthly
New UK customer satisfaction rankings revealed: Timpson tops the table while service failures cost UK economy £7.3 billion monthly The latest UK Customer Satisfaction Index (UKCSI)... View Article
Lucy & Yak teams up with Tan Zi Xi for a limited edition collection supporting ocean conservation
Socially and environmentally conscious lifestyle brand Lucy & Yak has announced the launch of its limited edition collection, ‘Turning The Tide’, in collaboration with artist Tan... View Article
Conversation with… Alex Bridgman, CEO of Bridgman
Bridgman is a family-run British furniture brand known for its timeless craftsmanship. Alex’s journey, from hospitality management to leading Bridgman, highlights the rewarding career paths retail... View Article
