England
This coverage focuses on retail developments, trends, and performance across England. Reporting includes store openings and closures, regional economic factors, consumer behaviour, property developments, and strategic initiatives by national and local retailers. Designed for executives and managers, it offers insights into operating successfully within England’s diverse retail landscape.
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Apr- 2024 -26 AprilEconomy
Consumer confidence hits three-month high in April
Consumer confidence has risen from -21 to -19 in April, marking the first improvement in three months, GfK has reported. As consumer confidence across the UK has come above the -20 forecast, it also marks an improvement on the prior year, when the overall index score stood at -30. According…
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25 AprilNews
Co-op urges communities to call on PCC to tackle retail crime
Co-op is urging employees, member-owners and communities blighted by retail crime to write to their Police and Crime Commissioners (PCC) candidates and call on them to commit a crack-down on criminals. The retail industry has seen an unprecedented rise in retail crime driven by repeat and prolific offenders, and ahead…
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16 AprilClothing & Shoes
Primark lowers prices on hundreds of kidswear items
Primark is lowering prices on hundreds of its essential kids clothing and accessories as the retailer reaffirms its commitment to keeping prices low on kidswear. The move applies to the price points of selected summer essentials and aims to help families make their money go further as they start planning…
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11 AprilHigh Street
Majestic to debut on the Channel Islands with Jersey store
Majestic has unveiled plans to expand into the Channel Islands with the opening of a store in The Powerhouse, on Queen’s Road, Jersey, on 30 April. The news comes as the retailer doubles down on its investment into bricks and mortar trading. Majestic has agreed a lease on the 5,695…
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10 AprilGovernment
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 shoplifters will face tougher punishments under new laws included in its Criminal Justice Bill. Perpetrators could be sent to prison for up to six months, receive an unlimited fine and…
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9 AprilPeople Moves
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. Malir joins the online running shoes, clothing and outdoor retailer from athletic footwear and apparel brand, Saucony, where she was a technical representative. In her new role, she will be…
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Mar- 2024 -19 MarchClothing & Shoes
Castore agrees Umbro Pro Team Sports license
Castore has announced it has completed a deal with Umbro licensee, GL Dameck to sign an exclusive Umbro Professional Team Sports sub-license allowing Castore to market the Umbro brand in the UK, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, Netherlands and Denmark. Following a £145m investment round in November 2023, Castore said it…
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18 MarchFeatures
10 regulations every retailer must follow
Operating a retail business in the UK entails complying with a comprehensive set of laws and regulations to ensure legal compliance, protect consumers, and uphold ethical standards. From consumer rights to employment regulations, understanding and adhering to these laws is crucial for retailers to thrive in the UK market. Here…
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7 MarchSupermarkets
M&S co-CEO to step down
Katie Bickerstaffe is set to retire from her role as co-CEO at M&S to pursue her board career.The company said she would step down after its AGM in July 2024. Bickerstaffe served as a non-executive director and co-COO of M&S prior to being appointed co-CEO in March 2022. According to…
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6 MarchEconomy
Chancellor cuts NI by a further 2p as part of Spring Budget
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced a further 2p cut to National Insurance, falling from 10% to 8% from 6 April, as part of his Spring Budget for “long-term growth”. The reduction in National Insurance is expected to save the average worker £450 a year, or £350 for those who are…
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