Supply Chain
This coverage examines supply chain strategy and performance within the UK retail industry. Reporting highlights logistics innovation, inventory management, sourcing practices, supplier relations, technology adoption, and responses to disruption. Focused on efficiency, resilience, and commercial impact, it provides insights for retail executives and managers optimising operations and ensuring continuity.
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Apr- 2025 -23 AprilFeatures
How the US tariffs could redefine the future of UK retail
The UK retail industry is bracing for disruption as the US prepares to enforce a sweeping set of tariff increases, marking what experts are calling the most consequential shift in global trade policy in over a century. With economic, operational and consumer-facing impacts already being felt, British retailers must now…
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23 AprilClothing & Shoes
Represent appoints former Dr Martens CEO as new chair
Luxury streetwear brand Represent has appointed former Dr Martens CEO Kenny Wilson as its new chair and non-executive director. In his new role, Wilson will be responsible for accelerating Represent’s growth and global expansion. He served as Dr Martens CEO from 2018 until March 2025. During his tenure, he successfully…
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22 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-22/4/25
Marks & Spencer has apologised to customers after a technical glitch disrupted contactless payments and click-and-collect services over the Bank Holiday weekend. Shoppers reported frustration at being unable to complete purchases, with some forced to abandon full trolleys. The issue also affected M&S’s email and chat systems, preventing advance customer…
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22 AprilHigh Street
Matalan secures £25m in funding for store and digital transformation
Matalan has announced that it has secured an additional £25m of funding from its anchor investors Invesco, Tresidor, Man Group and Napier Park. The retailer stated that the funding will be used to accelerate investment to support Matalan’s multi-year business transformation plan and the delivery of its strategy. This will…
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16 April
Today’s news in brief-16/4/25
Inflation in the UK fell more than expected to 2.6% in March 2025, down from 2.8% in February, driven by declines in petrol prices and recreation and culture costs, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The largest downward contributions came from motor fuels, housing, and household services, while…
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16 AprilSupermarkets
Iceland opens new £100m warehouse
Iceland Foods has officially opened its brand new 500,000 square foot distribution centre in Warrington, marking a major investment in the retailer’s supply chain and reinforcing its commitment to long-term growth. The £100m facility, developed in partnership with GXO Logistics, the pure-play contract logistics provider, will employ more than 750…
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15 AprilSupermarkets
Co-op Wholesale signs multi-year partnership deal with Roadchef
Co-op Wholesale has confirmed a multi-year contract with UK motorway service area operator, Roadchef, in a partnership set to drive its businesses forward. The contract includes introducing Co-op’s range into eight former Spar-operated grocery stores, expanding the availability of its own-brand products at motorway service locations nationwide. Following Co-op’s recent…
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14 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-14/4/25
Currys CEO Alex Baldock has warned of a potential influx of Chinese products into UK and European markets, driven by Donald Trump’s tariffs on Chinese goods. Baldock and other retail executives, including Buy It Direct’s Nick Glynne, expressed concerns that Chinese manufacturers may redirect goods originally destined for the US…
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10 AprilSport & Leisure
JD Sports FY PBT to meet expectations
JD Sports has revealed that it expects its FY26 profit-before-tax to be in line with analysts expectations at £920m, but has warned that the year will be “challenging” due to market volatility and tariffs. The retailer also expects its total revenue to grow around 10% due to the impact of…
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8 AprilClothing & Shoes
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 EBITDA to $204m (£159m) during Q1 ended March 2, 2025, exceeding revenue and profitability expectations. The group’s DTC revenues also increased 9%, while its wholesale sales were up 3%. The…
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