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Debenhams Group returns to growth amid PLT recovery

Debenhams Group returns to growth amid PLT recovery

Currys appoints Fredrik Tønnesen as Group CEO

Currys appoints Fredrik Tønnesen as Group CEO

Inditex sales rise 5.8% after strong start to summer trading

Inditex sales rise 5.8% after strong start to summer trading

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This coverage focuses on retail developments in France that are relevant to UK retail professionals, highlighting market trends, store openings and closures, cross-border strategies, leadership moves, and regulatory changes. Reporting provides insights into how French retail dynamics influence and intersect with UK businesses, supporting managers and executives monitoring international opportunities and challenges.

France

This coverage focuses on retail developments in France that are relevant to UK retail professionals, highlighting market trends, store openings and closures, cross-border strategies, leadership moves, and regulatory changes. Reporting provides insights into how French retail dynamics influence and intersect with UK businesses, supporting managers and executives monitoring international opportunities and challenges.

Kingfisher holds guidance despite low Q1 sales at B&Q

Kingfisher holds guidance despite low Q1 sales at B&Q

like-for-like sales fell by 0.7% against a strong prior year comparator, with core…

UK inflation rises to 3.3% amid ongoing Middle East conflict

Rising fuel prices and air fares drove the increase, though clothing costs provided a partial offset

Dr Martens restructures leadership to focus on major markets

Footwear brand appoints new general managers and establishes executive team to accelerate…

Intersport sales reach £12.3bn as global expansion continues

Top-performing categories included running, outdoor and training

Retail remains ‘most distressed’ in Europe as consumer demand softens

Weil European Distress Index shows retail and consumer goods firms struggling with high…

UK inflation remains unchanged at 3% in February

Falling motor fuel and alcohol prices offset rising costs for clothing and footwear
Kingfisher partners with Google Cloud to launch AI shopping tools

Kingfisher partners with Google Cloud to launch AI shopping tools

The system replaces traditional keyword search with conversational tools designed to help…

JD.com launches Joybuy retail platform in the UK

Supported by operations in Milton Keynes and Luton, the site offers same-day delivery to 17…

French entrepreneur bids to rescue Claire’s

Julien Jarjoura is known for supplying jewellery to European fashion brands and institutions…

Mango hails ‘extraordinary’ year as profits hit £627m

The firm opened 260 new stores in 2025, expanding its total portfolio to over 2,900