Omnichannel
This coverage explores the evolution and execution of omnichannel strategies within the UK retail industry. Reporting highlights technology integration, customer experience innovations, store–online alignment, supply chain adjustments, and leadership decisions driving seamless retail operations. Designed for executives and managers, it provides analysis to support strategic planning and operational excellence across digital and physical retail channels.
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Nov- 2025 -20 NovemberClothing & Shoes
JD Sports warns of future volatility despite Q3 sales rise
JD Sports has seen total Q3 sales rise by 8.1%, but has warned that volatility and rising unemployment may hit its full-year profits. In the UK, like-for-like sales were down by 3.3% amid a “tough consumer backdrop and unseasonably warmer weather” in September, which hit apparel sales and the group’s Outdoors…
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18 NovemberOnline & Digital
N Brown appoints Trading and Marketing director
N Brown Group has announced the appointment of Arfan Sabir to its newly-created role of Trading and Marketing director.In his new role, Sabir will bring together N Brown’s Trading and Marketing functions for the first time, creating a more integrated approach that aims to expand its focus on commercial opportunities…
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14 NovemberClothing & Shoes
Kim Kardashian’s Skims valued at $5bn after latest funding round
Skims has closed a $225m (£170.9m) equity financing round that values the apparel company at $5bn (£3.80bn) with the proceeds earmarked for further store openings, international growth and product development. The round, announced on 12 November, was led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives with participation from affiliated funds of BDT and…
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7 NovemberOnline & Digital
M&S to expand Zalando partnership
Marks and Spencer has signed a partnership agreement with ZEOS, the B2B unit of Zalando, to fulfil its entire online direct-to-consumer orders in continental Europe covering 21 markets. The new agreement will enable M&S to take advantage of ZEOS’ inventory efficiency, creating one single stock pool as well as an…
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Oct- 2025 -28 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Total Capital boosts Weird Fish stake to 80% via Auralis
The private equity backer of Weird Fish has launched a new investment vehicle, which sees Total Capital Partners (TCP) rolling Weird Fish into a new holding company while raising its stake in the group. The new company, named Auralis, has seen TCP raised its stake in the clothing brand to…
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23 OctoberFeatures
Insights to impact: How shopper behaviour testing drives stronger retail performance
In UK retail, the margin for error is narrowing. Costs are rising, shopper behaviour is unpredictable, and the pace of change is accelerating. Leaders must now make faster, smarter decisions, where every choice impacts profit, performance and reputation. Yet one area of retail strategy lags behind: how teams test, validate,…
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22 OctoberFeatures
The Cotswold Company: when success spurs a sale
When a private equity firm begins preparing to sell a company performing at its peak, it can seem counterintuitive. Yet reports that True, the private equity owner of The Cotswold Company, has appointed Arrowpoint Advisory to explore a potential sale suggest a strategic play. It’s one that reveals as much…
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8 OctoberOnline & Digital
Oak and More reports 69% revenue rise and £6.2m profit boost
Furniture retailer Oak and More has reported a 69% rise in annual revenue and a £6.2m improvement in profitability for the year to 31 January 2025, as it continues to expand across the UK. The company, formerly known as Oak Furniture Superstore, achieved sales of £30.9m for the year, up…
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7 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Matalan strengthens senior leadership team
Matalan has announced a series of senior hires, within buying and design, trading and merchandising, customer and loyalty, and e-commerce. Jo Bennett has joined the company as director of buying and design to lead Matalan’s product and design strategy, bringing experience from Tu clothing and John Lewis, where she led…
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Sep- 2025 -29 SeptemberHigh Street
Pets at Home appoints new CFO
Pets at Home has announced the appointment of Sarah Pollard as its new chief financial officer and executive director. This comes after former CFO Mike Iddon advised the board of his intention to retire from his role with the company after nine years. He will continue in his role until…
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