Sell-Through
This coverage explores sell-through rates and their significance in UK retail performance, offering insights for executives, managers, and brand professionals. Reporting includes analysis of product performance, inventory management, seasonal trends, and strategies to improve sell-through and profitability. The analysis helps professionals understand how sell-through metrics inform buying, merchandising, and operational decisions.
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Oct- 2025 -30 OctoberSport & Leisure
Adidas raises 2025 profit forecast after record quarterly sales
Adidas has lifted its full-year profit forecast after posting record quarterly revenues, driven by strong growth in footwear and apparel. The sportswear brand reported a 12% increase in sales to €6.6bn (£5.82bn) for the third quarter, marking its highest quarterly revenue on record. Operating profit for the 2025 financial year…
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9 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Fred Perry FY profits rise 12.5% to £14m despite fall in turnover
Fred Perry has seen its operating profits rise by 12.5% to £13.93m in the year to 31 December 2024, despite a fall in gross profit from £76.9m to £75.3m. During the period, the British clothing retailer reported a 5.4% rise in profit before tax to £17.1m compared with £16.3m in…
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Jan- 2025 -9 JanuaryPeople Moves
B&M shares fall as it lowers guidance
B&M has seen its shares fall 12% in early trading after it warned of a difficult trading period ahead, despite seeing its revenues surging 3.5% during the 13-week period from 29 September 2024 to 28 December 2024. It comes as its UK arm experienced a 2.8% increase in sales to…
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Aug- 2024 -7 AugustSport & Leisure
Puma Q2 performance meets expectations
Puma has revealed its Q2 performance met expectations as sales increased 2.1% to €2.11bn (£1.8bn) thanks to improved demand in the Americas. Sales in the Americas region increased by 9% to €887.5m (£762.3m), with both the US and LATAM contributing to the growth and showing a sequential improvement. The Asia/Pacific…
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Jul- 2024 -16 JulyDepartment Stores
B&M revenues rise 2.4% in Q1 as new stores overperform
Value retailer B&M has reported that group revenues rose 2.4% during the first quarter to 29 June, due to its “disciplined” store opening programme across its three businesses – home, electrical and pet. During the period, B&M made “strong and profitable” progress on its UK store openings, with 19 total…
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May- 2024 -8 MaySport & Leisure
Puma Q1 performance meets expectations
Sportswear giant Puma has revealed its Q1 performance has fully met expectations with currency-adjusted sales increasing by 0.5% to €2.1bn (£1.8bn). Puma said the sales performance comes amid a strong quarter in the previous year (Q1 2023 grew +14.4% ca and reported), and that currencies have continued to be a…
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1 MayClothing & Shoes
Adidas raises profit guidance amid ‘strong’ Q1 results
Adidas has raised its profit guidance from €500m (£426.8m) to €700m (£597.6m) following a “better-than-expected” performance in the first quarter 2024. The group reported an operating profit of €336m (£286.8m) compared with €60m (£51.2m) in the prior-year period, reflecting an operating margin of 6.2% (2023: 1.1%). In the first quarter…
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Sep- 2023 -27 SeptemberNews
Today’s news in brief-27/09/23
Tesco is freezing prices on over 1,000 items until 2024 in response to the cost-of-living crisis. Products like Typhoo One Cup teabags, Jacobs’ Cream Crackers, and Aquafresh Toothpaste are included. The supermarket is continuously cutting prices, with recent reductions on items like Andrex Toilet Tissue, Free From white rolls, and…
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Jun- 2023 -29 JuneShopping Centres
B&M revenues grow 13.5% in Q1
B&M has announced a “strong and profitable” trading momentum across the whole business over the 13-week period from 26 March to 24 June, as total group revenues grew 13.5% in line with expectations. The group also achieved like-for-like sales growth of 9.2% in Q1, with both grocery and general merchandise…
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20 JuneAdvice
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Every Retailer Should Track
In the competitive retail industry, staying on top of your business’s health and performance is essential for sustainability and growth. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) provide a measurable way to determine how effectively a retailer is achieving its key business objectives. This article will outline the vital KPIs that every retailer…
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