LATEST RETAIL NEWS UK
Elemis continues international expansion with entry into Sephora
Crew Clothing unveils first new store of 2024
Crew Clothing has opened its first new store of 2024 with the launch of a 1,600 square foot space in East Grinstead. The store stocks the brand’s... View Article
Co-op calls for action to protect shopworkers from rising theft and violence
Stealing with Impunity: New report sets out ten-point plan to curb career criminals and prolific offenders as Co-op reveals record levels of theft and violence. With... View Article
HMG Paints celebrates apprentices: National Apprenticeship Week
In honor of the 17th annual National Apprenticeship Week, HMG Paints is spotlighting the diverse array of apprenticeship experiences unfolding within the company. Based in Manchester,... View Article
Responsible business: Uncovering the concept of ‘bluewashing’
By Yasmina Bugel at Irwin Mitchell The term ‘greenwashing’ is widely recognised in relation to Environmental Social Governance (ESG). In short, it is a term used... View Article
Top Tips for showcasing your Loss Prevention Team in the Team of the Year Award
Considering entry to The People in Retail Awards 2024? Here are 3 tips to showcase your people-centric excellence: To submit an entry for Team of the Year in... View Article
Barclays to acquire Tesco Bank
Barclays is to acquire the retail banking business of Tesco Bank, which includes credit cards, loans and savings. In addition, Barclays UK will enter a long-term... View Article
Loss Prevention Trends shaping retail in 2024
Loss prevention in the retail sector is undergoing a transformative phase in 2024, necessitated by the imperative to protect profits amid a multitude of challenges. From... View Article
EE to invest £6 million in UK store portfolio in the next 12 months
EE has announced that it will invest £6 million in its UK store portfolio over the next 12 months as it launches its latest Experience store... View Article
Shein expands US presence with new office in Seattle
Chinese online fashion retailer Shein is expanding its US presence with the opening an office in Seattle. The 10,000 square foot space at Bellevue’s Key Center... View Article
Pandora plans major store expansion as it reports strong fourth quarter sales growth
Pandora has reported strong fourth quarter trading with sales rising by 12% as it plots a major expansion of its stores. The uplift meant that the... View Article
Tesco trials dedicated section in stores for menopause friendly products
Tesco is piloting a new menopause-friendly section in selected stores. During the next six weeks, products from several leading brands will have their own dedicated space... View Article
Survey exposes consumer misconceptions and the impact of returns fraud on retail
In a survey conducted by ReBound in collaboration with Censuswide, alarming statistics have come to light, revealing that 48% of consumers openly admit to engaging in... View Article
Primark to invest over £100 million in its UK stores this year
As it celebrates its 50th anniversary of being on the UK high street, Primark is to invest more than £100 million in its UK stores this... View Article
Comment: Starbucks Venti, full-fat disruption please
When Starbucks hit the UK shores in 1998 on London’s Kings Road it brought over the novel concept of the ‘third’ place, which sat neatly alongside... View Article
Dunelm adds new members to its board
Homewares retailer Dunelm has appointed Ajay Kavan and Daniel Taylor as non-executive directors. Due to take up their positions on 1 March, the pair will become... View Article
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