Flannels
This coverage explores Flannels’ development and strategy within the UK retail landscape. Reporting highlights store openings, brand curation, marketing initiatives, collaborations, and leadership changes — all analysed for their impact on luxury and premium retail operations, market share, and customer experience. The content supports retail managers, brand executives, and professionals working across fashion and lifestyle retail.
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Dec- 2025 -4 DecemberClothing & Shoes
Frasers ‘remains cautious’ despite 5% sales rise in H1
Frasers Group has welcomed a “solid” first half of trading, as revenues rose 5% to £2.58bn, driven by an international revenue growth of 42.8%, but said it “remains cautious” amid tough market conditions. Despite the rise in sales, adjusted pre-tax profits fell by 2.8% to £290.9m following an £82.3m rise…
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Nov- 2025 -28 NovemberShopping Centres
Retail Trust launches campaign urging respect for shop workers
The Retail Trust has launched a national campaign calling on shoppers to show greater respect to retail staff in the run-up to Christmas, following new research indicating rising levels of abuse towards shop workers. As part of its Let’s Respect Retail campaign, Smiles of respect will light up big screens…
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Oct- 2025 -10 OctoberLuxury Goods
Frasers Group acquires majority stake in The Webster
Frasers Group has announced that it has acquired a majority stake in US-based luxury retailer The Webster, marking its first expansion into the North American market. The Webster, founded in 2008 by chief executive Laure Hériard Dubreuil, operates 13 boutiques across North America and represents more than 100 international brands.…
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Sep- 2025 -3 SeptemberSupermarkets
Sainsbury’s to trial facial recognition tech in two UK stores
Sainsbury’s will reportedly begin an eight-week trial of facial recognition technology in two stores this week, with the possibility of expanding the scheme nationwide, according to The Standard. The technology, provided by Facewatch, will be introduced at the Sydenham superstore in London and the Bath Oldfield Sainsbury’s Local. It will…
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Jul- 2025 -3 JulyClothing & Shoes
Frasers nearly doubles financing facility to £3bn to support growth
Frasers Group has revealed that it has increased its financing facility from £1.65bn to £3bn in a new term loan and revolving credit facility. The deal has been agreed with its banking partners and has a three-year term with an option to extend it by up to two years. It…
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Jun- 2025 -23 JuneLuxury Goods
Mulberry eyes £20m fundraising as losses widen
Mulberry has announced plans to raise £20m in funding as part of a turnaround plan to return to profitability, as it anticipates its full-year losses will widen. The group said it expects to report a profit loss before tax of around £23m, ahead of the £22.6m loss reported last year,…
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May- 2025 -13 MayTechnology
Frasers Group launches new retail media network
Frasers Group has officially launched Elevate, a new retail media network powered by Frasers’ first-party data that helps brand partners connect with customers through highly personalised advertising. In line with Fraser’s vision of “building the planet’s most admired and compelling brand ecosystem”, Elevate is said to be designed to empower…
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Feb- 2025 -26 FebruaryClothing & Shoes
Sports Direct launches new membership scheme
Frasers Group has announced the launch of a new membership scheme for Sports Direct, with a benefit-based programme designed to “reward loyal customers with exclusive benefits, personalised offers and a seamless omnichannel experience”. The retailer said members will receive tailored rewards and offers, available both in-store and online at Sports Direct…
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24 FebruaryFeatures
The decline of UK department stores: can they survive?
The decline of department stores in the UK has been one of the most significant shifts in the retail sector in recent years. High street giants that once defined the shopping experience have faced unprecedented challenges, leaving behind empty storefronts and a stark reminder of how much the landscape has…
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Jan- 2025 -30 JanuaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-30/1/25
Retail crime in the UK has surged to record levels, with theft losses hitting £2.2bn in 2023/24, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC). The trade body warned that organised crime groups are “systematically” targeting stores, while violence and abuse against retail workers spiked by over 50%, averaging 2,000 incidents…
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