News
News is Retail Sector’s central hub for breaking stories, market developments and company updates from across the UK retail industry. This category delivers authoritative, timely coverage on everything from trading performance and executive changes to store openings, brand activity and supply chain developments.
Retail Sector’s news coverage focuses on the business realities behind the headlines — providing retail professionals with context on how each development impacts operations, strategy and market confidence. Readers can expect clear, accurate reporting designed to keep decision-makers informed and competitive in a fast-moving retail landscape.
-
Sep- 2024 -4 September
Uniqlo appoints new creative director
Uniqlo has announced the appointment of British designer Clare Waight Keller as its new creative director. She will now lead the Uniqlo main line collections for men and women starting with Fall/Winter 2024. Weight Keller was previously appointed as the brand’s designer of the Uniqlo: C collection, last September. She…
Read More » -
4 September
Mango opens new store at Lakeside Shopping Centre
Mango has announced it has opened a new store inside Lakeside Shopping Centre. The new 440 sq metre store embodies Mango’s innovative ‘New Med’ concept, drawing inspiration from Mediterranean design elements that aim to create a “modern and inviting shopping experience”. Sustainability and architectural integration are key to the new…
Read More » -
4 September
The Very Group appoints former Asos exec as NED
The Very Group has announced the appointment of Nick Beighton and Paul O’Donnell to the company’s board as non-executive directors. It comes as non-executive director Mark McMenemy has retired from the board, having rejoined the company in 2019 after giving up executive roles to accommodate non-executive and consulting positions. McMenemy…
Read More » -
4 September
John Lewis submits £80m plan to turn Reading depot into housing
The John Lewis Partnership has submitted plans for an £80m development that would see a disused Reading warehouse turned into new rental housing.The group submitted a planning application to Reading Borough Council with its proposal to transform the former distribution warehouse into 215 energy-efficient homes. The proposed regeneration would also…
Read More » -
4 September
Burberry appoints new CMO and president of Americas
Burberry has announced the appointment of Jonathan Kiman as chief marketing officer and Laura Dubin-Wander as president of Americas. Kiman, who will start his new role on 9 September, will lead the brand’s global marketing team. He will join the executive committee and will report to CEO Joshua Schulman. He…
Read More » -
3 September
Ultimate Products appoints two non-exec directors
Ultimate Products, the owner of a number of leading homeware brands including Salter and Beldray, has announced the appointment of Andrew Milne and José Carlos González-Hurtado as two new non-executive directors. The retailer has also announced that Jill Easterbrook has notified the board of her intention to step down as…
Read More » -
3 September
Watches of Switzerland on track to deliver FY25 guidance
Watches of Switzerland has stated that trading for the first 18 weeks of the financial year has been in line with its expectations and that the group is on track to deliver its FY25 guidance as it makes progress against its Long Range Plan. Demand for its key luxury brands,…
Read More » -
3 September
August sales jump 1% YOY despite weak back to school performance
UK Total retail sales increased by 1.0% year on year in August, against a growth of 4.1% in August 2023, despite back to school sales performing weaker than expected, according to the latest BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor. The performance was above the three-month average growth of 0.4% and below the…
Read More » -
3 September
Harrods sales hit £900m but profits slide £35m
Sales at Harrods have surged to almost £900m in its latest full-year results, as revenues rose by 8% to £898.4m following a continued return in overseas visitors.In the year ended 3 February 2024, initial operating profits rose slightly to £162.9m, up from £158.4m the prior year, according to new filings…
Read More » -
3 September
Mango appoints new ecommerce boss while expanding to 12 new markets
Mango has announced the appointment of Marlies Hersbach as its new e-commerce executive director as the fashion group has extended its online business by entering 12 new markets. The retailer has started to operate online in 12 countries, including Angola, Belize, Brunei, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, Honduras, Laos, Mongolia, New…
Read More »
