All News articles – Page 12
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NewsShein has discovered child labour cases among suppliers
Fast-fashion giant Shein has revealed that it found two cases of child labour at suppliers last year.
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NewsUK economy expectations have fallen for the first time since February
Consumer confidence remained flat in August but expectations for the UK economy slipped for the first time since February, according to the latest GfK Consumer Confidence Barometer.
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NewsFrasers is in the running to add another shopping centre to its portfolio
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group is in the running to buy yet another shopping centre as it continues its property-buying spree in the UK, The Times has reported.
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NewsFashion retail star Kate Bostock to open store in top shopping centre
Kate Bostock, one of the best-known names in clothing retail, is opening a shop for her children’s brand in a leading shopping mall, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsJohn Lewis steps in to help bust retailer The Floor Room’s staff and customers
John Lewis is offering assistance to customers and staff who were formerly John Lewis partners impacted by the collapse of The Floor Room, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsTK Maxx’s parent company has raised its profit guidance following a rise in sales
The parent company of TK Maxx, TJX, has raised its profit guidance after sales across all units of the business increased.
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NewsJD Sports growth driven by US and European revenues surge
JD Sports has reported group like-for-like and organic sales increases, driven by surging revenues in the US and Europe as UK performance softened.
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NewsTrinny London has announced the opening of its first permanent store
Pureplay beauty band, Trinny London has unveiled plans to open its first permanent store on King’s Road in Chelsea next month.
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NewsWaitrose plans to open 100 new c-stores as part of £1bn investment drive
Waitrose is set to ramp up investment in its store portfolio with plans to spend over £1bn over the next five years on c-stores.
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NewsWilko is returning to London as it continues nationwide stores rollout
Value variety retailer Wilko is returning to west London as it opens its first store in the capital since new owners CDS Superstores bought the business.
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NewsAsos makes changes to executive pay to match 'ambitious growth plans'
Pureplay fashion retailer Asos has announced changes to its executive pay plan to align with its “ambitious growth plans”.
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NewsTesco has named former Costa and John Lewis exec as customer and digital director
Tesco has appointed Costa Coffee’s former global commercial, marketing and innovation director Becky Brock as its new customer and digital director.
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NewsNearly one in five shoppers are primarily using AI tools when purchasing products
Nearly one in five consumers now use AI tools as their primary source of information when choosing a product to buy, according to a new survey.
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NewsHobbycraft in advanced talks with retail investor over potential sale
One of the UK’s largest arts and crafts retailers Hobbycraft is in advanced talks with specialist investor Modella Capital over a potential sale.
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NewsPureplay fashion brand Little Mistress turns to bricks-and-mortar retail
Pureplay fashion brand Little Mistress, which specialises in occasionwear for women, is looking to expand its physical store presence.
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NewsSportsShoes.com has launched a new mobile shopping app in its race for digital growth
Sportswear retailer SportsShoes.com, founded by retired footballer Bruce Bannister, has launched its first mobile shopping app as part of its “digital reincarnation” strategy.
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NewsSosandar agrees a deal for a Metrocentre store
Fashion brand Sosandar has reached an agreement to take a store at the Metrocentre which will be open in time for the key festive trading period.
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NewsCo-op has set up a scheme to create over 600 apprenticeships in the early years sector
Co-op has set up a scheme to create over 600 apprenticeships for the early years sector spanning employers across the private, public, voluntary and community sectors who support the wellbeing of young children.
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NewsEstée Lauder CEO has announced retirement as sales and profits fall
Global cosmetics giant Estée Lauder Companies has reported a fall in sales and profit in the full year ending June 2024 as chief executive Fabrizio Freda announces his retirement.
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NewsFormer Wilko owners are being urged to plug pension hole
The former owners of Wilko are facing pressure to fix the collapsed retailer’s £70m pension hole after the parent company said it does not expect to help.