Supermarkets

Is kidswear holding fashion retailers back?

Children’s apparel rarely commands the spotlight in retail reporting – but when it underperforms, the drag is felt quietly across…

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Retail sales beat expectations in April

Retail sales volumes increased 1.2% in April 2025, up from a rise of 0.1% in March 2025, marking the fourth…

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Supermarket chains are betting big on small stores

Asda plans to open 25 new convenience stores between June and December, having only opened 12 last year. As part…

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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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Clothing and household goods help boost retail sales 1% in Feb

Retail sales rose by 1% in February, thanks to a strong performance in non-food stores such as clothing, household goods…

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UK retail sales rise by 1.7% in January

UK retail sales volumes increased by 1.7% in January driven largely by food sales, the ONS has revealed.  According to…

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What’s stopping supermarkets from selling loose fruit and veg?

Aldi is taking a bold step toward reducing plastic waste by trialling 12 new loose fruit and vegetable lines across…

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What is the Retail Crime Bill and its implications for retailers?

The UK Retail Crime Bill, introduced in the 2024 King’s Speech, is a legislative response to the rise in retail…

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How retailers can maximise donations this Christmas

The festive season is known for being a time of celebration, indulgence, and generosity but for many, it’s also a…

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Asda sales lag behind other major supermarkets, new data finds

Asda was found to trail behind all other major UK supermarkets with a 3.5% decline in sales and a 1%…

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