All News articles – Page 9
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NewsPrimark launches biggest activewear range to date
Value fashion giant Primark has curated what it claims is its “most technical” and biggest activewear range to date, encompassing 240 pieces.
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NewsPop Mart boosts global expansion with new production sites
Chinese plush toy maker Pop Mart is to bolster its supply network with manufacturing facilities in Mexico, Cambodia and Indonesia.
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NewsAsda Christmas sales fall despite consumers spending £13.8bn at supermarkets
Asda was the only major British supermarket to see its sales fall over the peak Christmas trading period, despite consumers spending a record £13.8bn at the grocers.
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NewsOka’s ‘rebuild’ project on course after seasonal sales hike
Oka has credited both Black Friday momentum and its winter sale period for a 21% year-on-year sales uplift in the run-up to Christmas.
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NewsNext raises profit outlook after better than expected Christmas
Next has raised its full-year profit outlook once again after reporting a better-than-expected Christmas trading.
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NewsClaire’s and The Original Factory Shop lines up administrators
The owner of Claire’s and The Original Factory Shop is set to place both retailers into administration, putting more than 2,000 jobs at risk.
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NewsInflation likely to remain ‘sticky’ in 2026, BRC warns
The impact of policy costs and regulation on retailers is expected to result in “sticky” inflation this year, trade body the British Retail Consortium has cautioned.
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NewsThe O2 sees ‘another record-breaking year’ of sales and footfall
The O2, which is home to Outlet Shopping at The O2, saw “another record-breaking year” as it delivered growing footfall and sales across retail, leisure, and food and beverage.
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NewsTesco reinstates iconic blue and white striped Value logo after 13-year absence
Tesco is to resurrect its famous blue-and-white striped Value logo for the first time in more than a decade.
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NewsAldi celebrates bumper sales over record-breaking festive period
Aldi has recorded bumper Christmas trading as shoppers stocked up on premium own-label during the festive season.
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NewsAsda appoints former Microsoft exec as IT chief
Asda has hired a new IT chief following the fallout from its delayed Project Future IT separation from Walmart.
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NewsTesco joins New York OTC trading platform
Tesco has joined the growing list of UK firms to begin trading on the OTC market in the US.
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NewsNext eyes rescue bid for LK Bennett
Next is reportedly exploring a rescue offer for premium womenswear brand LK Bennett.
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NewsFewer businesses expect sales rise in 2026 as confidence drops
Business confidence has deteriorated within SMEs, with companies reducing investment in response to tax increases and rising labour costs, a leading survey has found.
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NewsAsos introduces handling fee for serial returners
Asos is to start charging UK customers who frequently send back their orders a handling fee as it clamps down on serial returners.
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NewsLidl sales and shopper numbers surge over Christmas
Value food retailer Lidl has reported a “record-breaking” Christmas with sales and customer numbers climbing.
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NewsMarks & Spencer unveils food range for people on weight-loss jabs
Marks & Spencer has launched a dedicated food assortment suitable for people taking weight-loss injections as the use of such medication rises.
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NewsSainsbury’s boss among business leaders recognised in new year honours
Sainsbury’s chief executive Simon Roberts was among retailers whose achievements were recognised in the new year honours list.
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NewsCautious consumer mood to linger into new year
Consumers will start 2026 in a downbeat mood amid continued concern about the economy and the cost of living.
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NewsConsumer card spending falls due to weak confidence in economy
Consumer card spending has declined in 2025 year on year, after consumers were careful about budgeting and confidence in the economy fell, according to data from Barclays.