LATEST RETAIL NEWS UK

Tesco helps flood hit winter vegetable growers by accepting slightly smaller products

Tesco is helping winter vegetable growers hit by the recent storms and flooding by temporarily accepting slightly smaller sprouts, cauliflowers, cabbages and leeks. The move means... View Article
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Asda to launch pop-up spa to showcase new Health Menu range

Asda to launch pop-up spa to showcase new Health Menu range

15 January 2024 by Angela Beevers

Asda is to launch a pop-up spa that offers a range of holistic health treatments to showcase the health benefits of products from its new Health... View Article

Gap appoints chief business and strategy officer and chief people officer

Gap appoints chief business and strategy officer and chief people officer

15 January 2024 by Angela Beevers

Gap Inc. has appointed two new executives to its leadership team. Eric Chan took up the role of chief business and strategy officer last week while Amy... View Article

Naturally Tiwa Skincare achieves B Corp certification, redefining industry standards

Naturally Tiwa Skincare achieves B Corp certification, redefining industry standards

12 January 2024 by Natalie Fresen

Naturally Tiwa Skincare, a proudly British female-owned brand with a distinct focus on skin conditions, proudly announces its official certification as a B Corporation (B Corp).... View Article

Store Operations: Trends transforming Store Operations in 2024

Store Operations: Trends transforming Store Operations in 2024

12 January 2024 by Natalie Fresen

TRB Retail Trends 2024 Series: Navigating Turbulence in the High Street On the high street, retailers grapple with economic uncertainties, supply chain intricacies, and labour shortages,... View Article

Holland & Barrett launches FREE 45-minute gut health consultations

Holland & Barrett launches FREE 45-minute gut health consultations

12 January 2024 by Natalie Fresen

New research out today reveals that the UK is having a gut health moment with more than half (55 per cent) of people now more actively aware... View Article

Tips for entering the Store Champion/Team of the Year Award

Tips for entering the Store Champion/Team of the Year Award

12 January 2024 by Natalie Fresen

Considering entry to The People in Retail Awards 2024? Here are 5 tips to showcase your people-centric excellence: Entering the Store Champion/Team of the Year Award for People... View Article

Burberry cuts profit guidance after slowdown in luxury demand

Burberry cuts profit guidance after slowdown in luxury demand

12 January 2024 by Angela Beevers

Burberry has warned that its full year results will be below its previous guidance after retail revenue fell by 7% to £706 million in the run-up... View Article

Wolf & Badger reports record festive trading

Wolf & Badger reports record festive trading

12 January 2024 by Angela Beevers

Wolf & Badger has reported record trading in the lead-up to Christmas as more shoppers sought out its gifts and fashion from independent ethical brands. Furthermore,... View Article

Authentic Brands Group acquires Sperry

Authentic Brands Group acquires Sperry

12 January 2024 by Angela Beevers

Ted Baker owner Authentic Brands Group has acquired the Sperry US footwear brand. Following the purchase, the company will  convert the Sperry business into a licensed... View Article

Ikea UK to cut prices of thousands of products

12 January 2024 By Angela Beevers

Ikea is cutting the price of thousands of products after it benefited from improvements to purchasing goods costs in 2023. The move follows price reductions across... View Article

Gloucester Quays celebrates record year of leasing

12 January 2024 By Angela Beevers

The Gloucester Quays outlet destination was boosted by significant rises in footfall and sales in 2023 as leasing reached a record level. The scheme added several... View Article

John Lewis announces new head of department store firm to kickstart turnaround

11 January 2024 By Natalie Fresen

John Lewis has confirmed it has hired former director Peter Ruis to head up the department store business to kickstart the retail division’s turnaround. The ex-chief... View Article

Boohoo put ‘Made in UK’ labels on clothes made in Asia, investigation reveals

11 January 2024 By Natalie Fresen

Fashion retailer Boohoo put ‘Made in the UK’ labels on items of clothing made in South Asia, a BBC investigation has revealed. A Panorama investigation found the retailer... View Article

Gymshark announces second permanent store at Westfield Stratford City

11 January 2024 By Natalie Fresen

Following a successful launch into bricks and mortar on Regent Street, the e-commerce brand reveals plans to further its retail footprint at the UK’s busiest shopping... View Article

The unsung heroes: Celebrating the people and precision of retail store operations

11 January 2024 By Natalie Fresen

Beyond the aisles: Unveiling the 12 pillars of store operations excellence The holiday season has come and gone — a whirlwind for retail and delivery workers.... View Article