United Kingdom
This coverage provides insight into retail developments and trends across the United Kingdom. Reporting explores national store openings and closures, consumer behaviour, economic conditions, policy changes, and property developments — all examined for their impact on retail performance, strategy, and growth. The content is designed for retail executives, managers, and professionals overseeing UK-wide operations and market planning.
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Sep- 2025 -5 SeptemberLuxury Goods
LuxExperience to cut 700 jobs in YNAP overhaul
LuxExperience has announced plans to cut around 700 jobs across multiple countries as part of a wider restructuring of the Yoox Net-a-Porter (YNAP) business, which it acquired earlier this year in April. The luxury e-commerce group said it expects the measures – which include streamlining operations and consolidating administrative functions…
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Jul- 2025 -11 JulyHigh Street
Update: Poundland denies reports of stock shortages
Poundland has denied that it is facing issues to stock certain items following reports major suppliers like Proctor and Gamble and Nestle tightened their credit lines amid uncertainty over the retailer’s future. The retailer called the reports “false” and added that it is has received strong support from suppliers as…
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Jun- 2025 -17 JuneHigh Street
Poundland to halt rent payments at hundreds of stores amid restructuring
Poundland will reportedly pause rent payments at hundreds of shops if a restructuring plan is approved by creditors later this summer, Sky News has reported. Poundland’s new owner, investment firm Gordon Brothers, which acquired the retailer last week, is proposing to halt all rent payments at ‘Category C’ shops across…
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12 JuneHigh Street
Poundland sold to Gordon Brothers for £1
Pepco Group has announced that it has sold Poundland to investment firm Gordon Brothers for £1. The deal will provide the discount retailer with £80m in financing to be used for restructuring and turnaround. The business will continue to operate under the Poundland brand in the United Kingdom and under…
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May- 2025 -1 MayDepartment Stores
Ikea officially opens Oxford Street store
Ikea has today (1 May) announced the opening of its Oxford Street store in London. A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place at 10am, with Peter Jelkeby, CEO and chief sustainability officer Ikea UK and Ireland, joined by Ikea co-workers, store manager Matt Gould, Sir Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, and Ambassador…
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Jan- 2025 -3 JanuaryClothing & Shoes
Laura Ashley acquired by Marquee Brands
Marquee Brands, a global brand accelerator that owns 17 brands, has acquired Laura Ashley from Gordon Brothers for an undisclosed price.The addition of the brand will increase the retail value of Marquee Brands’ global portfolio, which includes Ben Sherman, to over $4bn (£3.2bn). Following the acquisition, Laura Ashley’s UK-based team…
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Nov- 2024 -26 NovemberM&A
Secret Sales expands European presence with Afound acquisition
Secret Sales, the marketplace for off-price retail in fashion, sportswear and beauty, has acquired H&M Group’s digital fashion outlet, Afound. The company said the move solidifies its position in European off-price retail, establishing operations across 10 countries including Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland, Spain and the…
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14 NovemberDIY
CDS Superstores acquires 70 Homebase stores out of administration
The Range and Wilko owner CDS Superstores has acquired 70 Homebase UK stores after the DIY retailer collapsed into administration. Gavin Park, Gavin Maher and Adele Macleod of Teneo Financial Advisory Limited were appointed as joint administrators of HHGL Limited and Hampden Group Limited, which trade under the Homebase name.…
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6 NovemberClothing & Shoes
Salomon debuts in UK with two London stores
Mountain sports lifestyle brand Salomon is debuting in the UK with the launch of two new London stores. The first 3,628 sq ft store located in The Yards, part of Covent Garden, has already opened its doors while a second location in Soho is set to open on 14 November. …
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Apr- 2024 -16 AprilSponsored Articles
Morrisons revolutionises coupons with digital clearing technology powered by savi
savi is delighted to announce the roll-out of its digital coupon-clearing technology into Morrisons, one of the UK’s top supermarket chains. A spokesperson at Morrisons said: “Our partnership with savi supports Morrisons’ commitment to using digital technology to provide easy, accessible, and convenient services for customers. Giving shoppers the power…
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