LATEST RETAIL NEWS UK
Conversation with… Al Bruce, Founder of Olive & Barr
Comment: Spicing up retail with HP
During my student days the acquisition of a bulky TV and a chunky VHS video recorder were at the very top of the household requirements when... View Article
Wickes appoints chief retail and distribution officer
Wickes Group has appointed Steven Blair to the newly created role of chief retail and distribution officer. Due to take up his position at the home... View Article
Aldi reports best ever Christmas following strong demand for premium products
Aldi has been celebrating its best ever Christmas after it benefited from many customers trading up to its premium own-label products. In the four weeks to... View Article
London Designer Outlet hails 2024 ‘bumper’ year
London Designer Outlet (LDO) saw its sales increase by 5% to over £103 million in 2024 as it benefited from a 2% rise in footfall to... View Article
Evri delivered ‘record parcel volumes’ in peak Christmas trading period
Evri has revealed that it delivered “record parcel volumes” over its peak Christmas trading period. This included its biggest week in its 50-year history when it... View Article
Zara opens significantly upsized store at Liverpool ONE
Zara has opened a significantly upsized flagship store at Liverpool One. Situated on upper and lower South John Street, the store has increased in size by... View Article
From consoles to wearables: The electronics retail boom fueled by gaming and entertainment
The ever-growing influence of gaming and entertainment has reshaped the electronics retail sector. In 2025, consumer demand for high-quality electronic devices, driven by the expansion of... View Article
Laura Ashley acquired by Marquee Brands
Laura Ashley has been acquired by Marquee Brands from Gordon Brothers. Following the purchase, the legacy home, fashion and lifestyle brand will be integrated into Marquee... View Article
Hugo Boss appoints new senior vice president of global marketing
Hugo Boss has appointed James Foster as senior vice president of global marketing. He has succeeded Nadia Kokni who left the company in December to pursue... View Article
Asda announces price drops on thousands of products
Asda is reducing the price of 2,500 household staples by an average of 26% as part of its Big Jan Price Drop initiative. Products with new... View Article
Barbour posts profit increase despite revenue decline
Heritage outerwear brand Barbour has reported a significant increase in profits for the year ending 30 April 2024, despite facing a decline in turnover and revenue.... View Article
Tarsem Dhaliwal, CEO of Iceland Foods, awarded OBE in New Year’s Honours List
Tarsem Dhaliwal, the Chief Executive Officer of Iceland Foods, has been awarded an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2024 New... View Article
Ocado expands health and wellness offering through Holland & Barrett partnership
Ocado Retail is expanding its health and wellness offering through a new partnership with Holland & Barrett. The move will see the online grocer add hundreds... View Article
Lidl hails record festive trading
Lidl GB has delivered its most successful festive trading period to date with its turnover exceeding £1 billion for the first time in the four weeks... View Article
M&S Food launches campaign for new health and wellness ranges
M&S Food has launched a campaign to promote two new health and wellness ranges. Running from 2 January, the campaign for Brain Food and YAY! Mushrooms will... View Article
