Pandemic

Oxford Street vacancies drop below pre-pandemic levels

The rate of vacancies on Oxford Street in London has fallen to 0.5%, the first time it has fallen below…

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JD Sports pre-tax profits drop 4% to £923m in FY25

JD Sports has seen its pre-tax profits and adjusting items drop 4% to £923m during the year ended 1 February…

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The most sought-after jobs in British retail in 2025

By 2025, the British retail landscape is a mysterious blend of shuttered doors, mass sackings, and a thriving ecosystem of…

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A Lidl bit more: Why is Lidl investing in expansion?

On 28 April Lidl announced that it is going to invest £500m in store expansion, aiming to open more than…

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Four D2C trends to watch in 2025

Personalisation Personalisation has long been a buzzword in retail, but in 2025 it is becoming a baseline consumer expectation, with…

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UK retail sales rise 0.4% in March

UK retail sales volumes increased by 0.4% in March 2025, following a rise of 0.7% in February 2025, the ONS…

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Retail’s staffing crisis: why jobs are disappearing and what’s next

Across the UK, retail employment remains 5% below pre-pandemic levels, according to Deputy’s Big Shift 2025 report. The decline is…

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Represent appoints former Dr Martens CEO as new chair

Luxury streetwear brand Represent has appointed former Dr Martens CEO Kenny Wilson as its new chair and non-executive director. In…

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Today’s news in brief-22/4/25

Marks & Spencer has apologised to customers after a technical glitch disrupted contactless payments and click-and-collect services over the Bank…

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New Original Factory Shop owner eyes major rent cuts as part of CVA 

The Original Factory Shop (TOFS) landlords could face a package of major rent cuts as its new owner aims to…

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