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.
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Jul- 2023 -14 July
Next partners with stem cell charity Anthony Nolan
UK retailer Next has announced a two-year partnership with stem cell transplant charity Anthony Nolan. The charity will work with Unity at Next, the employee network group for cultural and ethnic diversity, to raise awareness of and diversify the Anthony Nolan stem cell donor register to support its strategic aim…
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14 July
Selfridges unveils new loyalty scheme Unlocked
Selfridges has introduced its new loyalty programme, Selfridges Unlocked, which will see that participating customers ‘unlock’ the best product launches, events, news and free shipping. The loyalty scheme will also give full access with special invites to the retailer’s events, services, and product launches first. It also includes a charity…
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14 July
Sustainable retail concept All Good Things secures £2.5m investment
All Good Things, the independent retailer that exclusively sells pre-loved, fragmented or repaired clothing, has secured a £2.5m equity investment. Funding has been provided by Souter Investments, in conjunction with a broad base of experienced retail industry alumni, including Ben Barnett (former CEO, TFG London), Helen Williamson (former MD, Whistles),…
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14 July
MPs to quiz Asda boss on fuel price competition
Members of Parliament are set to question Mohsin Issa, co-owner of Asda, on comments from one of his lieutenants over the group’s fuel price strategy, according to reports from Reuters. The Common’s Business and Trade Committee have said they are concerned about discrepancies between statements from chief commercial officer Kris…
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14 July
Dr Martens wholesale revenues continue to decline in Q1
Dr Martens has reported that since the start of this financial year, its wholesale revenues have been lower year-on-year across all regions, which the group stated has been in line with expectations. This also included the impact of the strategic decision to reduce EMEA online retailer supplies and cease sales…
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14 July
Zalando, About You and Yoox Net-A-Porter expand climate initiative for second year
About You, Yoox Net-A-Porter and Zalando are expanding their ‘Fashion lead for climate’ initiative for the second year in a row. Launched in 2022, the platform supports fashion brands in measuring their own carbon footprints and setting targets that align with climate science. Brand partners of the three online retailers…
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14 July
Nisa expands delivery service with Just Eat partnership
Nisa has partnered with Just Eat to launch an on-demand online delivery partnership, increasing access “to quick convenience shopping in communities throughout the UK”. According to Nisa, through the tie-up, its shoppers will be able to order items from local Nisa participating stores “for speedy delivery in as little as…
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14 July
Burberry sales jump 18% as China trade rebounds
Burberry has welcomed a strong first quarter of trading as store sales rose by 18% to £589m, largely driven by a strong recovery in Mainland China, where sales rocketed 46% in the period. Aside from recovery in Mainland China, where trade benefited from the end of Covid-19 related lockdowns last…
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13 July
Currys and Samsung partner for tech recycling initiative
Currys and Samsung UK have teamed up to offer customers unique discounts on selected products when they trade-in any unwanted tech with the retailer. The promotional event means Currys customers can get between 10-15% off on over 390 Samsung products when they trade-in any old electrical item this July. The…
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13 July
Oh Polly partners with all-electric courier Packfleet
Global fashion retailer Oh Polly has announced a partnership with all-electric courier Packfleet to provide London-based shoppers with carbon-free deliveries. The collaboration will see clothes delivered straight to customer’s doorsteps through the courier’s cutting-edge technology, aided by its live map tracking, which updates customers on their parcels’ every step. On…
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