U.K. retail
UK Retailer Seasalt Eyes Options, Including Sale
A sale of Cornish fashion brand Seasalt may provide an exit strategy for its two investors, as the firm eyes…
Without Business Tax Reform, ‘Four in Five’ British Retailers Could Close
The U.K.'s current system "substantially" impacts a retail store's profitability, one real estate firm claims.
John Lewis Warns on Supply Chain While JD Sports Reports Record Profits
British retailer John Lewis is working on mitigating pandemic risks while JD Sports raised guidance after…
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The San Francisco clothing company is making good on the asset-light European strategy it announced last year.
Primark Q3 Sales Up 3%
Q4 sales saw strength in leisure wear, while back-to-school offerings "started strongly," the fast-fashion…
JD Sports Said to Be Sniffing Around Missguided
The British athletic retailer is said to be in early talks for a controlling interest in the women's…
Here’s How Many UK Fashion, Furniture and Department Stores Closed Through June
Store closures are slowing in the U.K., but that's not the full story.
Antitrust Concerns Continue to Dog JD Sports’ Footasylum Acquisition
The CMA's final decision on the legality of the deal is due in October.
Ill Suited: Marks & Spencer Substantially Trims Men’s Offer
Work from home and a move to casual wear saw Marks & Spencer cut men's suit offerings from 57 percent of its…
UK Consumer Confidence Index Offers ‘Compelling Reasons to Be Cheerful’
New data offers a glimpse into the British consumer's mindset and what it means for the near term.
Boohoo CEO Dismisses ‘Throwaway’ Allegations as E-Tailer Plots 5,000 New Jobs
The CEO of the ultra-fast-fashion e-tailer selling $4.80 crop tops defended his company's wares as "not the…
UK Retail Sales Might Still Be Strong, But Growth is Slowing
Apparel sales in the UK saw growth in July, but challenges such as rising inflation could stall spending and…
Marks & Spencer Overhauls Click & Collect. Will Foot Traffic Follow?
The British chain is testing a new digital-led omnichannel service that could generate footfall, which…
Mike Ashley Set to Step Aside as Frasers Profits Plunge 94.1%
Having suffered through waves of lockdowns, the UK retailer warned of the "probable return of restrictions"…
Northern Ireland Is Basically Paying Adults to Shop in Stores
The U.K. territory has ideas about how to help high-street shops get back on their feet.