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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Apr- 2025 -24 April
Temu strengthens commitment to quality assurance with Eurofins Consumer Products Testing partnership
Temu, the international e-commerce platform, is strengthening its product safety and compliance measures through a partnership with Eurofins Consumer Product Testing and Eurofins Assurance, leading global providers of testing, inspection, and certification services. This collaboration aims to support transparency in Temu’s product safety processes, enhance quality control and ensure that…
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23 April
Today’s news in brief-23/4/25
THG has rejected an unsolicited takeover bid for its Myprotein brand from Selkirk, describing the offer as “undervalued” and lacking sufficient funding. The proposal, which valued Myprotein between £400m and £600m, was largely structured in Selkirk shares, with additional cash payments dependent on new equity and debt issuance. THG’s board…
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23 April
Outdoor & Cycle Concepts rebrands to Cotswold Outdoor Group
Outdoor and Cycle Concepts, the British company behind high-street brands Cotswold Outdoor, Runners Need and Snow + Rock, has been renamed to Cotswold Outdoor Group. Founded in the Cotswolds over 50 years ago in 1974, the company has updated its name to better reflect its business portfolio in 2025. The…
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23 April
Vinted partners with Alexa Chung to sell her designer wardrobe
Vinted has partnered with Alexa Chung to sell personal luxury fashion pieces from her wardrobe. All sales proceeds from Alexa’s wardrobe on Vinted will be donated to Endometriosis UK as her charity of choice. Chung’s clothes will be available to purchase from 4 May at 6pm for Vinted members in…
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23 April
Weston family secures robust returns amid strong retail performance
Wittington Investments, the parent company behind Primark and Fortnum and Mason, has reported increased profits across its retail portfolio, going against wider economic trends. The company, which is owned by the Weston Family, paid out £154m in dividends in the year ended 14 September 2024, up from £128m the year…
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23 April
The Entertainer to launch in over 2,000 Tesco Express stores
The Entertainer is set to introduce a selection of its key toy lines to over 2,000 Tesco Express stores as part of an expanded partnership with the supermarket. From April 2025, the toy retailer will launch in 2,010 Tesco Express stores across the UK, with its selection of toys including…
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23 April
Represent appoints former Dr Martens CEO as new chair
Luxury streetwear brand Represent has appointed former Dr Martens CEO Kenny Wilson as its new chair and non-executive director. In his new role, Wilson will be responsible for accelerating Represent’s growth and global expansion. He served as Dr Martens CEO from 2018 until March 2025. During his tenure, he successfully…
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23 April
THG rejects ‘undervalued’ takeover offer for Myprotein
THG’s board has confirmed that it received and rejected an “unsolicited, largely unfunded, highly conditional and non-binding” proposal from Selkirk to acquire Myprotein following recent speculation surrounding the potential deal. Selkirk’s proposal ascribed a headline value to Myprotein of between £400m and £600m on a cash-free, debt-free basis. According to…
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22 April
Today’s news in brief-22/4/25
Marks & Spencer has apologised to customers after a technical glitch disrupted contactless payments and click-and-collect services over the Bank Holiday weekend. Shoppers reported frustration at being unable to complete purchases, with some forced to abandon full trolleys. The issue also affected M&S’s email and chat systems, preventing advance customer…
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22 April
Easter gives much needed footfall boost
The later timing of the Easter bank holiday weekend provided retailers with a much-needed footfall boost, with the number of shoppers visiting the high street up 15.7% compared with last Easter, according to the latest MRI Software data. In the week leading up to Easter, overall retail footfall remained flat…
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