All Retail Week articles in April 2025 – Page 5
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NewsLVMH sales slip but Sephora continues to grow
Luxury retail group LVMH has recorded a slight dip in revenue, despite Sephora continuing to perform strongly.
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DataChart: Surging cocoa prices and expensive Easter eggs
Will consumers need to tap into their nest eggs to pay for their Easter eggs this year?
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NewsJD.com trials new UK online supermarket ahead of full-scale launch
Chinese retailer JD.com has test-launched a new UK website focused on offering a range of groceries.
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AnalysisPure Seoul: The Korean beauty specialist making a name for itself in the UK
The Korean beauty market is taking the world by storm, and the UK is no exception as K-beauty specialist Pure Seoul is striving to become a leader.
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Opinion‘Why do some retail brands endure while others fade away?’
Staying relevant comes down to balancing core values with innovation, believes headhunter Clarity’s managing partner Fran Minogue
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NewsWHSmith sales jump but profit down as high street trading drags
WHSmith reported a jump in revenues but profit before tax inched down in its first financial update since announcing the sale of its flagging high street business.
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NewsSosandar warns on profits as it shifts away from promotions
Fashion retailer Sosandar has revised down its full-year profit and sales expectations, as it is continuing its “transition away from price promotional activity”.
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NewsMajestic Wine completes Enotria & Coe acquisition
Wine specialist Majestic Wine has completed the acquisition of premium wines and spirits supplier Entoria&Coe.
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NewsBravissimo boss steps down after Wacoal acquisition
The chief executive of lingerie specialist Bravissimo is stepping down from her role.
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AnalysisIs there opportunity for UK retailers in Trump’s tariffs uncertainty?
While the news been dominated by economic doom and gloom due to US president Donald Trump’s erratic tariffs regime, could there be some opportunity in the uncertainty for UK retail?
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AnalysisWhy WHSmith boss Carl Cowling is still betting big on America despite Trump turmoil
WHSmith is selling its high street business to focus on its successful travel operations—notably the US, described by the retailer as its “most exciting growth market”
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NewsMarks & Spencer slashes use of plastics in men’s range
Marks & Spencer has made changes to men’s clothing packaging that will significantly cut the use of plastics.
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NewsDunelm holds firm on guidance as it hails ‘strong’ sales growth
Homewares retailer Dunelm said it is “on track” to hit its profit before tax guidance for the full year as sales during the third quarter surged despite “increased uncertainty on consumer sentiment” ahead.
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NewsSainsbury’s sales and profits rise thanks to highest market share growth for a decade
Grocery giant Sainsbury’s has reported a rise in profits and sales for the full year as it posted its highest market share growth for more than a decade despite forecasting flat profits for the year ahead.
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NewsDeliveroo reports first quarter growth as UK and international orders soar
Rapid delivery specialist Deliveroo has reported a “strong” performance during the first quarter thanks to order growth in both the UK and internationally.
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NewsRevolution Beauty CEO exits and heads to rival brand
The chief executive of beauty retailer Revolution Beauty is departing.
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NewsTopshop drops latest hint at return to the high street
Fashion retailer Topshop has once again teased its return to the high street, as customers can expect to shop the brand physically this summer
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NewsShein and Temu flag higher US prices as tariffs hit
Online retail powerhouses Shein and Temu have told customers in the US to expect higher prices from next week following the imposition of tariffs on China.
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InterviewQ&A: Sainsbury’s CEO Simon Roberts on prices, tariffs and trade deals
Sainsbury’s has joined retail’s £1bn profit club – but the grocer does not expect profits to increase again this year. Chief executive Simon Roberts discusses potential price wars, tariff impacts and falling sales at Argos.
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NewsM&S to upgrade landmark Pantheon store as part of wider stores investment
Marks & Spencer is set to pump £90m into enhancing its London store portfolio with openings and overhauls.