The Range
This coverage examines The Range’s operations and strategy within the UK retail sector, featuring updates on store expansions, supply chain developments, marketing initiatives, leadership changes, and financial performance. Reporting offers insights for professionals interested in how the value retailer navigates competitive pressures, customer demand, and operational efficiency across its growing footprint.
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Oct- 2025 -27 OctoberSport & Leisure
Lululemon and NFL launch first licensed apparel collection
Lululemon and The National Football League (NFL) have announced a new apparel collection for fans of all 32 teams, marking the first time the retailer has produced officially licensed products for the league. Developed in partnership with Fanatics, the range includes men’s and women’s clothing and accessories featuring team branding.…
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22 OctoberFeatures
Is Pets at Home really a victim of a ‘subdued’ pet market?
“It’s not just one issue behind Pets at Home’s challenges. A squeeze on household budgets, rising costs in real estate and shifts in consumer behaviour have combined with the challenges of delivering a broad ‘pet care platform’ strategy,” says Anna King, a retail consultant, of the troubles facing the UK’s…
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10 OctoberHigh Street
Wilko owner returns to profit as revenues rise 13.5%
Norton Group Holdings, owner of retail brands including Wilko, The Range and Homebase, has returned to profit, reporting pre-tax profits of £10.5m for the 53-week period ended 2 February 2025. Group revenue also rose 13.5% to £1.47bn, up from £1.3bn the previous year. The £176m increase was driven by growth…
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7 OctoberHigh Street
Boots to recruit more than 6,000 seasonal staff ahead of Christmas
Boots is hiring over 6,000 temporary staff across the UK to help meet demand during the Christmas period. The retailer said roles are available in stores, warehouses and customer service operations, with flexible and part-time positions offered. Recruitment includes around 4,000 Christmas customer advisors to support in-store shoppers, 1,000 customer…
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1 OctoberDIY
Topps Tiles welcomes ‘record’ year as sales hit £265m
Topps Tiles has welcomed a “record” year of turnover, with full-year sales up by 6.8% to £265m, following a strong trading performance in its second half. This means the group has now achieved record years for sales in four out of the last five years. Including CTD, total group sales…
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Sep- 2025 -30 SeptemberHigh Street
Søstrene Grene turnover jumps 31% to £314m as UK expansion ramps up
Danish homewares brand Søstrene Grene has reported record turnover for the 2024/25 financial year, with turnover rising 31% from £240m to £314m. Growth was driven by strong international expansion and particularly high performance in the UK, where sales increased 130% year-on-year. Meanwhile, gross profit increased from £91m to £111m, while…
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26 SeptemberSport & Leisure
Castore signs five-year partnership deal with Apparel Brands
Sportswear firm Castore has agreed a five-year partnership with Apparel Brands to develop, manufacture and distribute socks and underwear across the UK and Europe. The range, covering men, women and youth, will be rolled out with major retail partners from 2026. Design work between the two companies is already under…
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5 SeptemberHigh Street
M&S launches first stoma underwear for men
Marks and Spencer has become the first UK high street retailer to sell stoma underwear for men, with a new line of trunks designed to provide comfort and support for those living with a stoma. The retailer said that more than 200,000 people in the UK currently live with a…
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4 SeptemberHealth & Beauty
H&B to roll out revamped beauty format after trial boosts sales
Holland and Barrett has announced plans to expand its revamped beauty format across major UK stores next year, following a successful trial that delivered a 7% revenue uplift in pilot locations. The retailer said the new format reflects a shift towards “inside-out” beauty – a model that combines topical products…
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2 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
Primark launches first integrated UK brand campaign
Primark has launched its first fully integrated UK brand campaign, including its debut television advert, to support a refreshed women’s denim range. The autumn/winter collection went on sale on 1 September across all 197 UK stores and via Click and Collect. It follows more than a year of work to…
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