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.
-
Mar- 2022 -30 March
Lululemon surpasses £6bn in revenues
Athleisure brand Lululemon has reported a “strong” FY21 performance revealing its revenues surpassed $6bn (£4.5bn) for the first time. The…
Read More » -
30 March
Tesco installs EV chargers at 500 stores
Tesco has announced it has expanded its free electric vehicle (EV) charging network to 500 stores nationwide, with Inverness Extra…
Read More » -
30 March
Customers to cut clothing expenditure as inflation hits 8.8%, study finds
New data from Braze confirms that people will primarily cut down on retail spending to help tackle the cost of…
Read More » -
30 March
Burberry names new senior director
British luxury Burberry Group plc has announced that Orna NíChionna has been appointed as senior independent director with effect from…
Read More » -
30 March
WHSmith partners with Deliveroo in new trial
WHSmith has partnered with Deliveroo in an exclusive new trial to bring customers a new offer of around 600 WHSmith…
Read More » -
29 March
The Very Group unveils leadership shakeup
The Very Group has announced the appointment of Charlotte Heiss as group general counsel and company secretary, and the promotion…
Read More » -
29 March
Iceland reintroduces palm oil ‘with regret’ amid rising prices
Iceland has reintroduced palm oil “with huge regret” after sunflower oil has become “totally unobtainable” amid the ongoing Ukraine crisis…
Read More » -
29 March
Footfall rises by 7.8% as weather improves
The second anniversary of the start of the first lockdown in 2020 delivered positive results, with a rise in footfall…
Read More » -
29 March
Asda profits surge 42% as Covid disruption eases
Asda has reported its operating profits increased 42% year-on-year from £486.5m to £693.1m in FY21 following a reduction in Covid-related…
Read More » -
29 March
Mulberry profits to be ahead of expectations
Luxury fashion retailer, the Mulberry Group, has announced its full year revenues and profits are to be “moderately” ahead of…
Read More »