LATEST RETAIL NEWS UK
Tala appoints Jon Wetherell as creative director
Marks & Spencer reports “another good Christmas”
Marks & Spencer has been boosted by “another good Christmas” as sales of food, clothing and home products all rose. In the 13 weeks to 28... View Article
Tesco delivers “biggest ever” Christmas
Tesco has delivered its “biggest ever” Christmas as it continues to grow its market share. In the six weeks to 4 January, the supermarket’s like-for-like sales... View Article
Greggs hails year of good progress
Greggs has seen its fourth quarter total sales rise by 7.7% as it benefited from high demand for seasonal Christmas food items. However, like-for-like sales growth... View Article
Trio of fashion brands open stores in London’s Soho
London’s Soho has seen the opening of three new fashion stores by Carhartt WIP, Ronning and Blackhorse Lane Ateliers. Carhartt WIP has relocated within the area to a... View Article
ProCook reports strong peak trading performance
Kitchenware brand ProCook has reported strong festive trading with revenue up 11.2% to £25.6 million and like-for-like sales up 3.4% in its third quarter. In the... View Article
Topps Tiles returns to sales growth as CEO announces retirement
Topps Tiles has reported improved trading in the run-up to Christmas as it announced that its chief executive is to retire. In the 13 weeks to... View Article
The Cotswold Company hails successful Christmas
The Cotswold Company has posted a 22% increase in sales in its busy Christmas trading period. In the nine weeks to 29 December 2024, ecommerce sales... View Article
John Lewis Partnership chief customer officer steps down after three years
John Lewis Partnership’s chief customer officer has stepped down after nearly three years in the role. Charlotte Lock joined the retailer in March 2022 from Co-op... View Article
Castore strengthens presence in F1 with BWT Alpine Formula One Team partnership
The Castore performance sportswear brand has expanded its presence in the motorsport sector through a landmark partnership with the BWT Alpine Formula One Team. The multi-year... View Article
Crypto about to facelift retail, E-commerce in 2025
Cryptocurrency is gaining increased adoption. It is likely to be introduced as a government strategic reserve in 2025: an initiative led by incoming President Donal Trump... View Article
ebay UK becomes Love Island: All Stars headline sponsor
eBay UK has been announced as the headline sponsor for ITV2 and ITVX’s second-ever Love Island: All Stars series. The news means that the marketplace will... View Article
New Year, renewed focus: How Secret Linen Store champions women in menopause
As we kick off the new year, it’s natural to set fresh goals for ourselves and our organisations – especially when it comes to supporting our... View Article
Next raises profit guidance but warns that UK growth will slow
Next has raised its annual profit outlook after sales exceeded expectations in the run-up to Christmas. The fashion and home retailer said its full price sales... View Article
Kingfisher appoints Ian McLeod as non-executive director
B&Q parent company Kingfisher has appointed retail veteran Ian McLeod as a non-executive director, with effect from 20 January. McLeod has over 40 years experience in... View Article
B&Q to buy five Homebase stores in the UK
B&Q is to acquire five leasehold stores in the UK, currently trading as Homebase, for £2.5 million. The sites are situated in Altrincham, Basingstoke, Biggleswade, Leamington... View Article
