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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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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Nov- 2024 -25 NovemberDIY
Kingfisher lowers profit guidance amid flat Q3 sales
Kingfisher has lowered its full-year profit guidance after posting flat sales of £3.2bn for the three months ended 31 October, a 0.6% decline. As a result of this, the company expects its adjusted PBT guidance to be in the range of c.£510m to £540m, previously c.£510m to £550m. The B&Q…
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Sep- 2024 -17 SeptemberDIY
Kingfisher HY profits improve despite weak sales
B&Q owner Kingfisher has revealed that its statutory pre-tax profits rose 2.3% to £324m for the six months ended 31 July 2024, up from £317m in the same period last year. The performance comes despite the fact the company’s sales fell 1.8% to £6.8bn, down from £6.9bn. Like-for-like sales in…
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May- 2024 -29 MayNews
Today’s news in brief-29/5/24
Retail sales in the UK have seen their fastest growth since December 2022, according to the CBI Distributive Trades Survey. Sales volumes jumped by 8% in May, even as selling price inflation eased significantly to its lowest since August 2020, falling from 54% in February to 20%. Despite this improvement,…
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29 MayClothing & Shoes
Primark enters 17th market with new Budapest store
Primark has officially entered its 17th market with the opening of a store in Hungary’s capital Budapest. The move comes after the fashion retailer invested more than €8m (£6.8m) as part of its growth plans in Central and Eastern Europe. Primark’s Budapest store, which spans over 33,900 sq ft of…
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