Tariffs
This coverage examines the impact of tariffs on the UK retail sector, with analysis of trade policies, import duties, and their implications for supply chains, pricing strategies, and profitability. Reporting addresses changes in international trade agreements, disputes, and government measures, helping retail executives and managers navigate cost pressures, adapt sourcing decisions, and mitigate risks associated with evolving tariff regimes.
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Aug- 2025 -7 AugustEconomy
Luxury loses momentum as midmarket braces for impact, Colliers finds
Luxury and midmarket retailers across EMEA are recalibrating strategies in response to a cooling post-pandemic retail environment, according to a report from Colliers. Colliers found that after years of price-led growth, luxury retail is showing signs of fatigue. Brands such as Kering and Chanel reported revenue declines in 2024, while…
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Jul- 2025 -30 JulyClothing & Shoes
Adidas reports 70% rise in operating profit despite tariff concerns
Adidas has reported a 70% increase in operating profit to €1.15bn (£994.5m) in the first half of 2025, up from €682m (£589.8m) during the same period last year. Revenues for the six-month period rose 14% year-on-year, supported by the completion of Yeezy inventory sales at the end of 2024. Footwear…
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29 JulyHigh Street
Games Workshop profits soar 29.5% to £262.8m
Games Workshop has revealed that its profit-before-tax rose 29.% to £262.8m for the year ended 1 June 2025, on a guidance of £255m. Alongside this, the company’s revenues rose 205 from £525.7m to £628.7m on a constant currency basis. The company’s core revenues rose 14% to £565m up from £494.7m…
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29 JulyFeatures
Claire’s on the brink: can the chain avoid another collapse?
For decades, Claire’s has been the go-to destination for sparkly earrings, scrunchies and ear piercings – a rite of passage for generations of teenagers. But the glitter is starting to fade. The jewellery and accessories retailer, which operates nearly 300 shops in the UK and more than 2,300 worldwide, has…
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23 JulyDIY
Portmeirion H1 sales rise 1.3% to £37.1m despite US tariffs
Homeware retailer Portmeirion Group has reported a sales rise of 1.3% to £37.1m in the six months to 30 June, thanks to a rebound in South Korea and strong international demand despite disruption in the US, its largest market. The group, which operates brands Spode, Portmeirion, Royal Worcester, Nambé, Pimpernel…
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21 JulyHigh Street
UK profit warnings jump 20% in Q2 as retailers feel the strain
Profit warnings issued by UK-listed companies rose by 20% in the second quarter of 2025, as policy and geopolitical uncertainty weighed on business confidence, according to new figures from consultancy EY-Parthenon. Companies issued 59 warnings between April and June, up from 49 in the same period last year. Nearly half…
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14 JulyHigh Street
Claire’s drafts rescue plan as it faces UK store closures
Jewellery and accessories retailer Claire’s has reportedly brought in advisers to draw up a rescue plan amid fears it may be unable to repay a $480m (£355m) loan that is due in December 2026, according to The Telegraph. The company, which operates nearly 300 shops in the UK and more…
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8 JulyClothing & Shoes
Shein files for Hong Kong IPO
Shein has reportedly filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong after facing continued setbacks in its plans to list on the London Stock Exchange, according to The Financial Times. The Singapore-based online retailer is said to have privately submitted a draft prospectus last week to the Hong…
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3 JulyLuxury Goods
Watches of Switzerland revenues surge to £1.6bn in FY25
Watches of Switzerland group has reported an 8% increase in revenues to £1.6bn for the 52 weeks ended 27 April 2025, as its US business surpassed $1bn (£780m) in annual revenue for the first time. US revenues rose 16%, driven by the acquisition of Roberto Coin Inc, while UK revenues…
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Jun- 2025 -27 JuneSport & Leisure
Nike posts lowest sales in years as it warns of $1bn tariff hit
Nike has seen fourth quarter revenues fall by 11% to $11.1bn (£8.08bn), its lowest sales figure since Q3 in 2022, as it warned that Trump’s tariffs could cost it an extra $1bn (£730m). In its final quarter, the sportswear retailer also saw net income plunge 86% to $211m (£530.6m). In…
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