Poland
This coverage examines the connections between Poland and the UK retail industry, focusing on supply chain relationships, sourcing strategies, market expansion by UK retailers into Poland, and the role of Polish economic and consumer trends in shaping retail decisions. Reporting is tailored for professionals managing cross-border operations, procurement, and international strategy.
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Sep- 2025 -24 SeptemberHigh Street
JD Sports sees PBT rise to £138m despite UK sales decline
JD Sports has revealed that its statutory profit-before-tax rose 9.5% to £138m, up from £126m, for the half year ended 2 August 2025. It comes despite a 1.7% decline in UK sales which the company attributed to tough comparatives as a result of the men’s Euro 2024 football tournament. Overall,…
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23 SeptemberDIY
Kingfisher ups guidance amid strong H1
Kingfisher has revealed that it is now targeting the “upper end” of its full year 25/26 adjusted PBT of between £480m to £540m, and free cash flow of between £480m to £520m after a strong half year. During the period, the company saw its sales rise to £6.81bn for the…
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12 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
B&Q eyes plans to cut 650 jobs to ‘simplify’ structure
B&Q is reportedly considering plans to cut around 650 jobs in order to “simplify” its structure. According to media reports first revealed by Retail Week, the DIY retailer is looking to reduce the number of trading manager, deputy manager and team leader roles. B&Q said it is in consultation with…
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Aug- 2025 -15 AugustLuxury Goods
Pandora reports 8% organic growth in Q2 despite macroeconomic headwinds
Pandora has reported 8% organic growth in the second quarter of 2025, with revenues rising to DKK 7.05bn (£800m) despite foreign exchange, tariff and commodity price pressures. Like-for-like (LFL) sales were also up 3%, while network expansion contributed 5% to growth. LFL sales rose 8% in the US and 6%…
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Jun- 2025 -27 JuneDIY
Søstrene Grene to open 500 stores amid ‘record’ trading
Danish homewares brand Søstrene Grene is set to expand into Italy and Poland in 2026, as it plans to operate 500 stores by 2027. The news comes on the heels of the group’s strong trading across the UK and wider European markets. According to Søstrene Grene, it expects to deliver…
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11 JuneSupermarkets
Major supermarkets criticised for shift to cheaper imported meat
Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s have been found selling cheap beef from Australia, Uruguay and New Zealand in a bid to save cost, according to the National Farmer’s Union (NFU). The Guardian has learnt that the NFU, who regularly monitor the shelves at the supermarkets, has noted that Morrisons has been…
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May- 2025 -28 MayDIY
Kingfisher sales rise 2.2% to £3.3bn in Q1
Kingfisher, which operates DIY brands Screwfix and B&Q, has reported that total sales rose 2.2% to £3.3bn in the first quarter ended 30 April. It comes as like-for-like sales grew 1.8% during the period, with the group noting a 2.7% boost in underlying growth, thanks to customers making more large…
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Mar- 2025 -25 MarchDIY
Kingfisher profits fall 7% to £528m in FY24
Kingfisher has reported a 7% dip in profits to £528m, including £33m of one-off business rates refunds at B&Q, during the year ended 31 January 2025. The home improvement retailer, which owns B&Q and Screwfix, has seen its total sales decrease 0.8% to £12.7bn. Operating profit for the group also…
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6 MarchOnline & Digital
Temu earns high marks from top German consumer watchdog
Temu, the online marketplace, has received strong endorsements for its quality, data security, and customer-friendly returns in a recent evaluation conducted by Stiftung Warentest, Germany’s leading consumer testing organisation. Stiftung Warentest, known for its rigorous and impartial assessments, awarded Temu a “good” rating for its data handling and shopping experience.…
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6 MarchHigh Street
Pepco explores potential sale of Poundland amid trading challenges
Pepco has announced that it is “actively exploring” a potential sale of Poundland amid rising pressures on the business, and instead plans to focus on the Pepco brand as a single future format. The discount retail group said its “ultimate ambition” is to operate under a single Pepco format, which…
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