Sustainability

Uniqlo’s popularity with Gen-Z boosts FY profits by 57% to €221.7m

Uniqlo’s European operations has seen its profits jump by 57.5% to €221.7m (£185.4m) in the year to 31 August 2024,…

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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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Lessons from Forever 21’s decline

The collapse of once-iconic brands like Forever 21 serve as a stark warning for fast fashion retailers globally. Having filed…

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Ikea to open Oxford Street store in May

Ikea has revealed that it will open the doors of its Oxford Street store on 1 May following an extensive…

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Today’s news in brief-17/3/25

Fenwick, the family-owned retailer, is facing significant financial challenges, with pre-tax losses widening to £38.1m in the year to January…

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Can Boohoo’s rebrand solve its fast fashion woes?

In the run-up to Boohoo announcing its name change to Debenhams Group, the fashion business had battled an onslaught of…

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Screwfix to open 35 new stores by Jan 2026

Screwfix, the omnichannel retailer, has announced plans to open up to 35 new stores across the UK and Ireland by…

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Today’s news in brief-14/3/25

Shein, the fast-fashion giant, has confirmed its plans to go public, targeting a listing on the London Stock Exchange. Executive…

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Currys introduces ‘inflation-beating’ pay boost

Currys has announced an “inflation-beating” boost of 6% to colleague pay thanks to an £8m investment that will see a…

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One in 10 part-time retail jobs at risk, BRC says

One in 10 part-time retail jobs, up to 160,000 roles, could be at risk of being lost over the next…

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