George
This coverage explores the George clothing brand at Asda, focusing on product launches, seasonal collections, pricing strategy, marketing efforts, and sustainability initiatives. Reporting examines how George aligns its fashion offer with consumer demand, value positioning, and broader grocery retail operations — delivering insight for retail executives, buyers, and brand managers in value fashion and mass-market apparel.
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Nov- 2024 -5 NovemberClothing & Shoes
Primark profits rise by 51% to £1.1bn in FY24
Primark has seen its operating profits soar by 51% to £1.1bn in the year ended 14 September 2024, as the group hailed a “substantial” improvement in profitability and strong returns amid ongoing investment. Associated British Foods reported that sales for the group rose by 6% to £9.4bn over the year,…
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Oct- 2024 -24 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Whistles owner in advanced talks to acquire White Stuff
The Foschini Group (TFG), which owns fashion retailers Whistles and Phase Eight, is reportedly in “advanced” talks to acquire high street clothing retailer White Stuff, according to Sky News. Once acquired, Foschini aims to invest in the future expansion of White Stuff, Sky reported. While it is understood that a…
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23 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Represent to open first UK store in Manchester
Fashion brand Represent is set to open the doors of its first ever UK store in Manchester on 26 October. Following a period of mass growth, the luxury menswear brand is now on track to deliver £100m in turnover by the end of the year. Founded in Manchester in 2011…
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Sep- 2024 -24 SeptemberProperty
Portman and Derwent to deliver 28,500 sq ft retail space in Marylebone
The Portman Estate and Derwent London have unveiled plans for the launch of Loxton Walk, a new retail and leisure destination in the heart of Marylebone. Launching in 2025, Loxton Walk will deliver 28,500 sq ft of new retail and leisure space across 17 ground floor units, accessible via four…
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19 SeptemberHigh Street
Next acquires 16% stake in homeware brand Rockett St George
Next has acquired a 16% stake in homeware brand Rockett St George, further furthering the partnership following the licensing agreement between the two brands. Rockett said the strategic decision represents a “pivotal moment” in the growth of their partnership and will see Next having a director on the Rockett St…
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5 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
Primark UK sales drop amid weak footfall and bad weather
Primark’s parent company, Associated British Foods (ABF), expects like-for-like sales for Primark UK to fall by around 2% in the second half of the year, with total sales to be around 0.5% lower. This follows a like-for-like decline of 0.6% in the third quarter, which is projected to drop further…
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Aug- 2024 -27 AugustDepartment Stores
Over 3,500 Next workers win equal pay claim
More than 3,500 current and former Next employees have won a six-year legal fight for equal pay, with the total amount payable by the retailer estimated to be over £30m.According to Leigh Day, the firm that represented the workers, this marks the first equal pay claim of this type against…
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9 AugustSupermarkets
Asda revenues fall 2.2% in Q2
Asda has revealed that its total revenues fell 2.2% excluding fuel, to £5.3bn for the three months ended 30 June 2024 with like-for-like sales 5.3% lower. Despite this, Asda delivered total revenue growth, excl. fuel, of 2% in H1, with a 2.1% decline in LFL sales. The supermarket also increased…
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Jul- 2024 -5 JulySupermarkets
Co-op partners with Walmart on new online fulfilment tech
Co-op has announced a partnership with Walmart Commerce Technologies that will see it implement online fulfilment technology – store assist – to enhance the colleague and customer experience, as well as support its quick commerce growth ambitions. It comes as Co-op has ambitions to reach more than one third share…
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May- 2024 -30 MayNews
Today’s news in brief-30/5/24
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has appointed Alison Dolan as its new chief financial officer, succeeding interim CFO Jeremy Townsend, who will remain until May 2025. Dolan, currently the CFO at Rightmove, brings extensive experience from roles at News UK and Sky. M&S CEO Stuart Machin praised Dolan’s background in fast-paced,…
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