News
The latest news, updates and analysis on the the UK retail industry. Covering every segment of the market, Retail Sector’s business journalists keep you in the picture.
-
Apr- 2024 -10 April
Asda launches online prescription service with Pharmacy2U
Asda has recently announced the launch of an online prescription service in partnership with Pharmacy2U, the largest NHS approved online…
Read More » -
10 April
Ocado secures funding to boost delivery capabilities
Ocado has secured a multi-million-pound funding package from Shawbrook to acquire 43 new refrigerated vans, strengthening its delivery capabilities across…
Read More » -
10 April
Assault of retail staff to be made specific criminal offence
The Government has announced that assaulting a retail worker will be made a standalone criminal offence and serial or abusive…
Read More » -
10 April
THG losses narrow as boss hails improved Q4 revenues
LookFantastic and MyProtein owner, THG, has reported that its losses before tax have narrowed to £252m during the year ending…
Read More » -
10 April
Next and Frasers Group mulls bid for Ted Baker
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group and Next have expressed interest in acquiring Ted Baker, according to the Times. The news comes…
Read More » -
10 April
Tesco profits soar in FY results as inflation eases
Tesco has seen pre-tax profits soar by 159.5% to £2.3bn in its full-year results, up from £882m the prior year,…
Read More » -
9 April
Today’s news in brief-9/4/24
No Ordinary Designer Label Limited (NODL), the retailers of the Ted Baker brand in the UK and Europe, will close…
Read More » -
9 April
SportsShoes.com appoints first partnerships coordinator
SportsShoes.com has announced the appointment of Georgia Malir as its first partnerships coordinator to manage running and fitness community partnerships. …
Read More » -
9 April
Swarovski to launch standalone boutique in Merry Hill
Luxury brand Swarovski is returning to West Midlands destination Merry Hill with the launch of a standalone boutique set to…
Read More » -
9 April
Easter helps retail sales jump 3.5% in March
UK Total retail sales increased by 3.5% year on year in March, as the early Easter helped boost performance for…
Read More »
