Sustainability

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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Today’s news in brief-3/4/25

The Co-op has reported a sixfold surge in full-year pre-tax profits, rising to £161m from £28m the previous year, despite…

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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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Sainsbury’s appoints two non-exec directors to board

Sainsbury has today (3 April) announced that Katie Bickerstaffe and Steve Hare will join the board as non-executive directors following…

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Today’s news in brief-2/4/25

Topps Tiles reported a 4% rise in half-year sales to £127.7m, with underlying growth accelerating to 4.4% in Q2. Trade…

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How can a late Easter impact retailers?

Seasonal calendar moments continue to be crucial drivers for retailers. According to the latest BRC-Sensormatic data, total year-on-year footfall in…

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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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Today’s news in brief-28/3/25

WHSmith has agreed to sell its high street retail arm to Modella Capital in a £76m deal, marking a significant…

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Today’s news in brief-26/3/25

John Lewis is close to securing approval for its housing project in Reading, transforming a former customer collection facility into…

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