Retail

The best time to shop at TK Maxx begins as soon as it opens. The dozens of bargain hunters that had gathered at the retailer's Croydon branch in south London mid-morning on a recent weekday knew this. Families, students, and pensioners…

Fever-Tree's boss is committed to keeping Fever-Tree listed in London even though its share price has been falling and now the United States generates the largest portion of the company's revenue. Tim Warrillow launched the high-end…

John Lewis Partnership said that it was on track to grow profits "significantly" this year, after recovering the "buzz", and cutting losses while refocusing on its core business. The employee-owned partnership that owns the Waitrose…

Inditex has recovered from a slow summer start, resulting in a record-breaking profit for the first six months of the year. Zara's Spanish owner reported sales of £18.1 billion for the six-month period ending in July. This is up 7.2%…

Last month, households increased their grocery expenditures by stocking up on essentials for lunchboxes. Inflation in Great Britain's supermarkets dropped. Kantar, a retail analyst, says that the rate of inflation in grocery prices fell…

Mountain Warehouse is planning to open 50 new stores in the UK next year, despite fears that the high street will die. Outdoor clothing chain, The Outdoor Clothing Company, has announced a massive expansion of its physical stores in…

Discover Aidan Keegan's insights on the innovative franchise model of Cook's Coffee, their unique brand identity, and strategies for growth in the coffee industry.

In a significant shift for the British retail landscape, John Lewis has announced the reinstatement of its iconic "never knowingly undersold" price-match pledge. This move comes two years after the department store chain abandoned the…

The interconnectedness of the global shipping network has been thrust into the spotlight in recent years due to a series of supply chain shocks. From the pandemic-induced increase in goods spending to the Suez Canal blockage caused by the…

Mike Ashley's Frasers Group has taken a significant step towards its goal of becoming a leading global sports retailer by acquiring a 14.65 per cent stake in Accent, a prominent retail and distribution business operating in Australia and…

In a remarkable turnaround, Victoria Beckham's eponymous fashion and beauty business has witnessed a staggering 52% surge in sales, reaching an impressive £89 million in the past year. This substantial growth has led to a significant…

In a strategic move to capitalise on the resurgence of its clothing business, Marks & Spencer is considering the launch of standalone clothing boutiques. The British retailer plans to open a trial store in London's Battersea Power…

In a bold move, Marks & Spencer (M&S) is set to open its first-ever clothing-only store at London's Battersea Power Station this autumn. The decision comes on the back of a resurgence in the retailer's fashion sales, prompting the…

Ikea, the world's largest furniture retailer, is set to challenge the dominance of eBay, Craigslist, and Gumtree in the secondhand marketplace with the launch of its peer-to-peer platform, Ikea Preowned. The new platform will allow…

As cautious consumers reduce their spending, Macy's, America's largest department store chain, has revised its sales outlook for the rest of the year downward. The retailer cited significant discounting as a reason for this change,…

In a stark reflection of its recent financial woes, British luxury brand Burberry is poised to lose its place in the FTSE 100 index. The quarterly shake-up of the index, set to be announced next week, is expected to confirm Burberry's…

Once a beloved supermarket chain known for its "everyday low prices," wide product selection, and friendly service, Asda has experienced a significant decline in recent years. Factors such as rising prices, declining standards, increased…

The rivalry between Chinese fast-fashion giants Shein and Temu has reached new heights as Shein launches a scathing legal action against its competitor in the United States. In a complaint filed with the District Court of Columbia, Shein's…