Jemma Slingo
- Analysis
Analysis: Is the online slowdown a blip or a trend?
Online retail has long been the sturdiest part of a sector struggling to navigate changing consumer appetites.
- Analysis
Analysis: Retail's biggest hires, fires and feuds in 2018
There have been many entrances and exits in the retail sector in the past year. Here is a snapshot of 2018’s most important hires and fires.
- News
Business rates to be investigated by MPs
MPs will examine the controversial business rates system as the fate of embattled high streets continues to prompt concern.
- News
Online sales growth hits seven-year low in November
Online retail has suffered its worst November sales growth since 2011 after lacklustre Black Friday trading.
- News
John Lewis sales rise gives pre-Christmas boost to retailers
John Lewis’ sales rose last week, buoying retailers that had been braced for a dismal festive trading period.
- News
Christmas discounts edge towards record levels
Record levels of discounting are expected in the run-up to Christmas, with retailers poised to slash prices by almost 50% by December 24.
- News
Ten million people to hit the shops on 'Super Saturday'
Shoppers are poised to spend £1.65bn this Saturday, the last before Christmas.
- News
A messy, disruptive exit? Retail leaders' Brexit verdict
As prime minister Theresa May successfully overcomes a vote of no confidence, retail leaders have weighed in on another week of Brexit drama.
- Gallery
Store Gallery: The best Christmas window displays
Although Christmas has lost its shine for many retailers this year, shop windows have kept their sparkle. Here are some of the high street highlights.
- News
Ikea expands city centre format with second London store
Ikea will open its second Planning Studio format store in Bromley as part of its strategy to expand its bricks-and-mortar presence in city centres.
- News
Cath Kidston losses widen due to weak pound
Cath Kidston recorded increased full-year losses despite a rise in sales and “significant growth in ecommerce”.
- News
Trouva snaps up ex-Uber director as chair
Trouva has hired a former Uber executive as chair as the online marketplace pursues ambitious expansion plans.