Seasonal lines
This section covers the development, performance, and strategic role of seasonal product lines across the UK retail sector. Reporting focuses on how retailers adapt to shifting consumer behaviours, economic pressures, and cultural moments through timely product launches and promotional cycles. Coverage includes trends in fashion, beauty, homeware, and food, highlighting innovations in seasonal packaging, early holiday releases, and the integration of AI-driven forecasting to optimise inventory and demand planning. The content provides retail professionals with insights into effective seasonal merchandising strategies and their impact on customer engagement and sales performance.
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Apr- 2025 -29 AprilFeatures
‘Time over cost’; the new strategy for customer returns
Cost-first decisions have long dominated reverse logistics. Retailers have grappled with whether to charge online shoppers for sending items back and have prioritised cost cutting in supply chains to mitigate the financial impact of returns on margins. Undoubtedly, cost remains an important factor in reverse logistics, but it’s starting to…
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23 AprilHigh Street
The Entertainer to launch in over 2,000 Tesco Express stores
The Entertainer is set to introduce a selection of its key toy lines to over 2,000 Tesco Express stores as part of an expanded partnership with the supermarket. From April 2025, the toy retailer will launch in 2,010 Tesco Express stores across the UK, with its selection of toys including…
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Feb- 2022 -9 FebruaryDIY
Dunelm hails ‘record’ trading as sales surge 10%
Dunelm has announced its sales rose by 10.6% year-on-year from £719.4m to £795.6m in the 26 weeks ending 25 December 2021 (H1 FY22), up 36% from pre-Covid levels. The group also reported “record” pre-tax profits of £140.8m, rising 25.3% year-on-year from £112.4m and up 68% from £83.6m in H1 FY20.…
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Jun- 2021 -3 JuneHigh Street
B&M profits rise 108% to £540m
B&M has reported a 107.7% increase in profit before tax to £540.1m for the FY period ending 27 March 2021, which it has attributed to higher sales densities. Group revenues also rose by 25.9% to £4.8bn from £3.8bn in 2020 as the retailer benefited from remaining open throughout the year.…
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