Supply Chain

Levi’s sales and profits ‘exceed expectations’ in Q1

Levi Strauss and Co has reported a 3% increase in sales to $1.5bn (£1.17bn) and a 47% rise in adjusted…

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Trump calls tariffs ‘medicine’ amid market turmoil

US president Donald Trump has called his newly-announced tariffs “medicine” as he showed no signs of reversing them.  Speaking to…

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New Look to ‘supercharge’ digital growth with £30m investment

New Look has secured a £30m investment from shareholders to accelerate its digital transformation and optimise its online experience for…

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Is going private the next big trend in retail?

Walgreens Boots Alliance was acquired by the American private equity firm Sycamore Partners in a deal valued at up to…

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M&S to invest £50m in North West stores

M&S has announced a £50m investment in stores across the North West of England for the year ahead, creating 300…

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Tesco’s free food trial: a game-changer in tackling food waste?

Tesco’s new initiative to give away close-to-expiry food for free is making waves in the UK’s retail and sustainability circles.…

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Topshop’s comeback: a boon for the high street?

Topshop is back. Once a beacon of British high street fashion, the brand has teased its return to reclaim its…

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Why does Games Workshop never lose money?

Games Workshop was founded in 1975 and last posted a loss in 2007. This came after it had licensed the…

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How hard is it to turnaround a legacy brand?

Britain has a long and storied history with retail having a number of companies which have been established for well…

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Are consumers stuck in an endless cycle of ‘aesthetic’ dupes?

The retail landscape is increasingly defined by a relentless cycle of “aesthetic” dupes – fast, trend-driven products designed to mimic…

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