LATEST RETAIL NEWS UK
Primark says 55% of its clothes are now made from sustainable materials
Superdrug to open new store in Lerwick
Superdrug is to open a new store in Lerwick today as grows its presence in Scotland and Shetland. The 2,784 square foot space will offer customers... View Article
PiRA24 Judge Interview: Sean Ghouse, Fortnum & Mason
Meet Sean Ghouse, the UK Retail Director for Fortnum & Mason and a seasoned retail professional with almost 30 years of experience. Sean’s journey started part-time... View Article
Urban Outfitters owner posts record revenues
The parent company of Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie and Free People has announced that its sales rose by 9% to a record $1.28 billion in the three... View Article
KFC UK & Ireland appoints marketing director
KFC UK & Ireland has promoted Kate Wall to the role of marketing director. Due to move from her current position of strategy and innovation director... View Article
The Original Factory Shop opens 200th store location
Discount retailer The Original Factory Shop has opened its 200th UK store in Ringwood in Hampshire as part of of its ongoing expansion plans. This means... View Article
Uniqlo partners with Trussell Trust
Uniqlo is partnering with anti-poverty charity the Trussell Trust for a second year running as it celebrates its Arigato Festival. Until 21 December, the Japanese clothing brand... View Article
Retailers react to Autumn Statement
Retail leaders express diverse concerns, from Taxation to Business Rates, following Autumn Statement. Alex Baldock, CEO of Currys said: “It is deeply disappointing that the Chancellor has... View Article
What the Autumn Statement by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt means for Retail
The Autumn Statement unveiled by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt earlier today encompasses several measures that will have both direct and indirect impacts on the retail industry in... View Article
Nisa announces new Director of Retail and Sales
Katie Secretan joins Nisa from the Post Office to strengthen Peter Batt’s leadership team Nisa MD, Peter Batt, has appointed Katie Secretan onto his senior leadership... View Article
Nixi Body celebrates abolition of Period Pants Tax: A win for women’s health and the planet
Following the announcement that the abolition of VAT on period pants will be included in today’s Autumn Statement, Kelly Newton, co-founder of reusable leak-proof knicker brand,... View Article
Comment: Customisation is strangling retail
Life seemed a lot simpler when replacing a light-bulb involved choosing from six variations: 40w, 60w or 100w in either bayonet or screw cap. Nowadays navigating... View Article
Victorian Plumbing posts uplift in sales and profit
Victorian Plumbing has reported an uplift in full year sales and profit after focusing on its growth plans. The year to 30 September saw the bathroom... View Article
Kingfisher lowers full year profit guidance after weaker sales in France
Kingfisher has revised its full year profit guidance after being impacted by weaker sales in France and other international markets. In the three months to 31... View Article
IKEA launches new mattress removal and recycling scheme
IKEA has launched a new mattress removal and recycling scheme as part of its sustainable services offering. The service will allow customers to book a collection... View Article
Gap UK adds Banana Republic and Athleta to its website
Gap UK has announced that Gap Inc. brands Banana Republic and Athleta have now been made available on its UK website. The company said the move... View Article
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