Retail sectors: latest news, analysis

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The latest news, analysis, data and video on retail sectors including grocery, fashion, department stores, home & DIY, electricals, health & beauty, general merchandise, entertainment and sports & leisure.

Grocery

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Aldi launches InPost parcel lockers in more than half of UK stores
2025-09-03T10:14:00+01:00
Data
How does UK retail sales growth compare to the rest of Europe?
2025-09-03T10:00:00+01:00
News
John Lewis names former Tesco exec as new Waitrose boss
2025-09-02T15:50:00+01:00
Analysis
ChatGPT agent mode on trial: how Sainsbury’s, Wickes and more handle AI as a customer
2025-09-02T06:00:00+01:00
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Sainsbury’s rolls out facial recognition tech to stem rising crime
2025-09-02T13:41:00+01:00
News
Co-op names new growth director in senior leadership shake-up
2025-09-02T09:15:00+01:00
News
ChatGPT shopping agent falters on half of UK’s big four grocers
2025-09-02T06:00:00+01:00
Chart of the Week
Chart: What do Brits think are the dirtiest part of supermarkets?
2025-09-02T10:33:00+01:00
News
Aldi to offer 10,000 people virtual work experience in the UK
2025-09-02T06:33:00+01:00
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Deliveroo to launch exclusive shareable dinner platform for families
2025-09-01T15:49:00+01:00

Fashion

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John Lewis to launch Topshop in-store and online
2025-09-03T11:00:00+01:00
Data
How does UK retail sales growth compare to the rest of Europe?
2025-09-03T10:00:00+01:00
News
Sweaty Betty axes jobs as it makes return to profit
2025-09-02T06:31:00+01:00
Interview
Meet the accountant and the former fast-fashion buyer who founded a luxury womenswear brand
2025-09-01T23:01:00+01:00
News
Primark launches first UK TV advert showcasing denim collection
2025-09-01T15:06:00+01:00
News
Fat Face launches in Germany through Zalando tie-up
2025-08-29T11:32:00+01:00
Gallery
In pictures: Topshop touches down in Liberty
2025-08-29T14:35:00+01:00
News
Frasers Group names former audit watchdog head as new chair
2025-08-29T10:46:00+01:00
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Asda enjoys best like-for-like quarter in over a year
2025-08-28T12:01:00+01:00
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Castore agrees deal for luxury menswear retailer Belstaff
2025-08-28T10:33:00+01:00

Health & beauty

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Holland & Barrett unveils transformation of beauty category
2025-09-04T07:00:00+01:00
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Lush shuts down UK operations ‘in solidarity with Gaza’
2025-09-03T13:10:00+01:00
Data
How does UK retail sales growth compare to the rest of Europe?
2025-09-03T10:00:00+01:00
Gallery
Inside rising beauty brand Vieve’s biggest ever pop-up
2025-09-02T10:50:00+01:00
News
Boots ‘well positioned for future’ following Sycamore deal
2025-08-28T14:33:00+01:00
Analysis
17 and Central: The London shopping centre championing convenience and community
2025-08-28T09:33:00+01:00
News
Holland & Barrett promotes UK boss to group CEO
2025-08-27T12:35:00+01:00
Analysis
Is leisure and hospitality the new frontier for retail?
2025-08-27T15:19:00+01:00
News
Rituals to open another 15 stores before the end of the year
2025-08-27T06:00:00+01:00
Chart of the Week
Health and beauty deals dominate as global retail M&A slows
2025-08-26T00:01:00+01:00

Value

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Primark opens new standalone homeware store in Manchester
2025-08-29T10:55:00+01:00
Analysis
17 and Central: The London shopping centre championing convenience and community
2025-08-28T09:33:00+01:00
News
Poundland returns to round pounds for ‘simplicity’ in turnaround plan
2025-08-28T06:46:00+01:00
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Iceland rebrands bonus card in new loyalty push
2025-08-27T15:27:00+01:00
News
Poundland wins go-ahead for restructuring plan from High Court
2025-08-26T14:41:00+01:00
Analysis
Poundland poised to press button on £1 price rollout as it awaits restructuring green light
2025-08-20T05:30:00+01:00
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Poundland confirms number of store closures exceeds 50
2025-08-12T06:41:00+01:00
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The Works appoints former Dunelm boss as non-exec director
2025-08-01T11:11:00+01:00
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Pepco Group brings in advisers to support Poundland transition to new owners
2025-07-25T15:09:00+01:00
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B&M reports like-for-like revenue growth in the first quarter
2025-07-15T06:54:00+01:00

Luxury

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Watches of Switzerland defies Trump tariffs with strong US trading
2025-09-03T06:19:00+01:00
Interview
Meet the accountant and the former fast-fashion buyer who founded a luxury womenswear brand
2025-09-01T23:01:00+01:00
News
Castore agrees deal for luxury menswear retailer Belstaff
2025-08-28T10:33:00+01:00
Analysis
Is leisure and hospitality the new frontier for retail?
2025-08-27T15:19:00+01:00
News
Frasers Group mulls bid for Manchester Arndale centre
2025-08-21T05:36:00+01:00
Interview
Q&A: Sunspel chief executive on bucking the downwards trend in luxury
2025-08-17T23:01:00+01:00
News
Chanel and Pandora latest retailers to be hit by cyber attacks
2025-08-06T06:23:00+01:00
News
Gucci sales drop as luxury retail slump continues
2025-07-30T06:42:00+01:00
Opinion
‘Fashion sales are in structural decline and that has big implications for retailers’
2025-07-30T05:30:00+01:00
Gallery
First look: The Perfume Shop’s debut luxury boutique store
2025-07-25T12:21:00+01:00

Marketplaces

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Interview
Q&A: AliExpress’ UK GM on AI innovation, faster fulfilment and the rise of competitors
2025-09-04T06:00:00+01:00Paid for post by AliExpress
Innovation of the Week
Sustainable student marketplace launches in the UK
2025-09-01T06:00:00+01:00
News
JoJo Maman Bébé launches pre-loved clothing platform
2025-08-18T23:01:00+01:00
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Amazon faces legal action over ‘artificially inflating prices’ from consumer rights organisation
2025-08-18T13:26:00+01:00
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Depop appoints new chief executive and rolls out AI photo integration tool
2025-07-25T14:10:00+01:00
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Evri posts record results and parcel volumes following investment
2025-07-23T15:07:00+01:00
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B&Q launches UK-first marketplace click-and-collect service
2025-07-22T11:03:00+01:00
Feature
Pull the lever: where are smart retailers finding fresh growth?
2025-07-14T06:30:00+01:00
Innovation of the Week
Innovation round-up: Revolutionary holograms, supersonic drones and 3D AI models
2025-07-14T06:00:00+01:00
Interview
Q&A: Alibaba.com director talks tariff troubles, new ventures, and AI tools
2025-07-14T15:53:00+01:00

Department stores

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John Lewis to launch Topshop in-store and online
2025-09-03T11:00:00+01:00
Gallery
In pictures: Topshop touches down in Liberty
2025-08-29T14:35:00+01:00
News
Frasers Group mulls bid for Manchester Arndale centre
2025-08-21T05:36:00+01:00
Gallery
Rixo expands to two more London locations
2025-08-21T14:45:00+01:00
News
Topshop to return to UK high street with Liberty
2025-08-20T06:12:00+01:00
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John Lewis appoints chief digital and omnichannel officer
2025-08-19T12:13:00+01:00
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John Lewis adds 100 new brands to improve fashion offer
2025-08-18T06:07:00+01:00
News
Marks & Spencer still grappling with internal IT issues months after cyber-attack
2025-08-13T23:01:00+01:00
Gallery
First look: John Lewis kicks off beauty halls makeover alongside Rihanna tie-up
2025-08-08T05:30:00+01:00
Analysis
John Lewis sprinkles ‘magic dust’ in new-look beauty hall
2025-08-08T13:48:00+01:00
News
John Lewis may cut affordable flats development due to delays
2025-08-04T06:40:00+01:00
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Weston family member who helped transform Selfridges dies
2025-08-04T06:29:00+01:00
News
Harvey Nichols to unveil transformed ground floor in ‘pivotal moment’
2025-07-31T16:27:00+01:00
Opinion
‘Despite the demise of many department stores, the format remains relevant’
2025-07-28T05:30:00+01:00
News
Over 100 claim compensation following former Harrods owner Al Fayed abuse
2025-07-23T06:34:00+01:00
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John Lewis launches rapid delivery service with Uber Eats
2025-07-22T09:41:00+01:00
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John Lewis bonus restoration on the cards if profits meet target
2025-07-21T06:08:00+01:00
News
Frasers Group profits rise but Budget costs pose challenge
2025-07-17T06:20:00+01:00
Opinion
‘As retailers adopt locked-door policies, it’s time to hold government to account on cutting crime’
2025-07-17T12:23:00+01:00
Data
Ranking: the retailers shoppers most want to see back on the high street
2025-07-16T06:00:00+01:00

Sports & Leisure

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Sweaty Betty axes jobs as it makes return to profit
2025-09-02T06:31:00+01:00
Interview
Meet the accountant and the former fast-fashion buyer who founded a luxury womenswear brand
2025-09-01T23:01:00+01:00
News
Castore agrees deal for luxury menswear retailer Belstaff
2025-08-28T10:33:00+01:00
Analysis
Is leisure and hospitality the new frontier for retail?
2025-08-27T15:19:00+01:00
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JD Sports underlying sales slip as it maintains cautious outlook due to tariffs
2025-08-27T06:33:00+01:00
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Frasers Group takes stake in UK leisure firm
2025-08-27T06:30:00+01:00
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Mountain Warehouse records highest revenue in its history
2025-08-15T14:12:00+01:00
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Rab expands US presence with new store
2025-08-05T11:33:00+01:00
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Adidas sees double-digit growth across all channels and markets
2025-07-30T14:49:00+01:00
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Frasers Group profits rise but Budget costs pose challenge
2025-07-17T06:20:00+01:00
Innovation of the Week
Innovation round-up: Revolutionary holograms, supersonic drones and 3D AI models
2025-07-14T06:00:00+01:00
Gallery
In pictures: Retailers that are game for Wimbledon 2025
2025-07-08T11:02:00+01:00
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Footasylum hails ‘standout’ year as profits and sales surge amid ongoing growth
2025-07-07T12:02:00+01:00
News
Lululemon has opened its European airport store at a UK destination
2025-07-04T13:44:00+01:00
Analysis
Oasis, new brands, and customer growth: How London Designer outlet plans to make 2025 its best year yet
2025-06-30T12:01:00+01:00
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Nike sales continue to tumble as Trump tariffs take toll on costs
2025-06-27T06:42:00+01:00
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Halfords sales rise and profit grows ahead of expectations
2025-06-25T06:35:00+01:00
News
JD Sports opens first Las Vegas flagship
2025-06-16T15:40:00+01:00
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Crew Clothing steps into new product category
2025-06-11T06:32:00+01:00
Analysis
How JD Sports is leading from the front as it opens its biggest store in the world
2025-06-06T14:16:00+01:00

Entertainment

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Frasers Group takes stake in UK leisure firm
2025-08-27T06:30:00+01:00
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Rough Trade sees sales and footfall uplift thanks to Oasis and ‘music tourism’
2025-08-14T13:28:00+01:00
Analysis
Mad for it: How Oasis’ reunion has delivered a £1bn boost for the high street
2025-08-13T15:19:00+01:00
Innovation of the Week
Argos launches new social media series spotlighting top products
2025-08-11T06:00:00+01:00
Analysis
Oasis, new brands, and customer growth: How London Designer outlet plans to make 2025 its best year yet
2025-06-30T12:01:00+01:00
Gallery
Oasis store debuts in Manchester ahead of reunion tour
2025-06-20T13:45:00+01:00
Chart of the Week
Chart: How retailers should approach the Nintendo Switch 2 launch
2025-06-04T10:00:00+01:00
Gallery
Rough Trade opens second store in iconic New York City building
2025-04-23T14:07:00+01:00
News
Games Workshop lifts guidance after 2025 starts with strong trading
2025-03-05T07:29:00+00:00
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John Lewis teams up with Rough Trade for vinyl records launch
2025-02-17T07:18:00+00:00

Electricals

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Online marketplaces to pay ‘fair share’ to dispose of electrical waste
2025-08-12T15:59:00+01:00
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Currys unveils rebrand and expansion of its business division
2025-08-11T09:44:00+01:00
Innovation of the Week
Argos launches new social media series spotlighting top products
2025-08-11T06:00:00+01:00
News
Currys launches new AI tool for store staff
2025-08-08T11:07:00+01:00
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Barclay family expected to lose ownership of Very Group
2025-08-08T11:51:00+01:00
Analysis
Is JD.com eyeing up European electricals dominance after its latest acquisition?
2025-08-06T13:49:00+01:00
Opinion
‘It’s time we faced into the reality that people don’t want as much new stuff any more’
2025-08-04T05:30:00+01:00
Analysis
Unboxing cracking Christmas sales: 2025’s bestsellers revealed
2025-07-16T06:00:00+01:00Promotional research for Acuity Pricing and Feedonomics, By Nicola Smith
News
Retail sales heat up as temperatures soar
2025-07-14T23:01:00+01:00
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Currys rolls out new crime reporting tools across all stores
2025-07-09T11:45:00+01:00

Home & DIY

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Online Home Shop sales soar as shoppers hunt for bargain homewares
2025-09-03T13:15:00+01:00
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Record-breaking UK summer heat drives garden sales
2025-09-01T14:52:00+01:00
News
Primark opens new standalone homeware store in Manchester
2025-08-29T10:55:00+01:00
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Toolstation appoints new managing director as Angela Rushforth retires
2025-08-06T08:56:00+01:00
News
JD.com partners with Ikea China to launch flagship store
2025-08-04T14:33:00+01:00
Interview
From tea towel inventors to a SoulCycle collab, Christy is reimagining British heritage
2025-07-28T14:53:00+01:00
News
Wayfair cuts UK workforce by more than half
2025-07-28T15:02:00+01:00
Gallery
In pictures: Ikea opens first compact retail park store in former Homebase
2025-07-24T13:11:00+01:00
Analysis
Back to basics: how premium homeware retailer Oka is rebuilding after a crisis
2025-07-24T06:00:00+01:00
News
B&Q launches UK-first marketplace click-and-collect service
2025-07-22T11:03:00+01:00

General merchandise

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Opinion
'WHSmith’s American dream takes on nightmarish hue'
2025-08-21T14:01:00+01:00
News
WHSmith issues shock profit warning
2025-08-21T06:24:00+01:00
News
Court to have final say on Poundland restructuring after creditor pushback
2025-08-20T16:35:00+01:00
Analysis
Poundland poised to press button on £1 price rollout as it awaits restructuring green light
2025-08-20T05:30:00+01:00
News
Dobbies optimistic on turnaround prospects as restructuring costs hit earnings
2025-08-14T10:25:00+01:00
News
Hobbycraft announces it will shut more stores
2025-08-12T13:36:00+01:00
Interview
Theo Paphitis: I’ve owned Ryman for 30 years, and this is what I’ve learned
2025-08-06T06:00:00+01:00
News
Tycoon Paphitis sets sights on Ryman Design expansion
2025-08-05T05:30:00+01:00
News
WHSmith revises sale of UK high street arm
2025-06-30T06:32:00+01:00
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Moonpig boss to step down as annual profits edge up
2025-06-26T06:19:00+01:00

Specialist retailers

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Whittard celebrates fourth consecutive year of financial growth
2025-09-01T14:56:00+01:00
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Hotel Chocolat taps up Mars executive as new UK boss
2025-08-29T13:31:00+01:00
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Lego posts record top line and double digit bottom line growth
2025-08-28T06:26:00+01:00
Interview
Q&A: Specsavers MD Carina Hummel on disruptive brands and future of the high street
2025-08-22T14:28:00+01:00
News
Mamas and Papas CEO to step down as new growth plan launches
2025-08-21T08:28:00+01:00
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Toy maker Pop Mart’s profits soar as Labubu doll craze intensifies
2025-08-20T13:20:00+01:00
News
Jollyes launches on-demand delivery with Uber Eats
2025-08-19T12:39:00+01:00
News
Card Factory completes swoop for Funky Pigeon from WHSmith
2025-08-15T06:14:00+01:00
Analysis
Mad for it: How Oasis’ reunion has delivered a £1bn boost for the high street
2025-08-13T15:19:00+01:00
News
Hobbycraft announces it will shut more stores
2025-08-12T13:36:00+01:00

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