U.K. retail
JD Sports Nabs Manchester-Based Men’s Wear Maverick
Oi Polloi has carved out a devoted following by selling a tightly curated range of interesting brands.
With Rentals, Selfridges Helps Shoppers ‘Try Out a Different Kind of Style’
As consumer appetites evolve, the British department store is modernizing along with them.
What’s Happening With Retail Foot Traffic in the US and UK
Experts dive into trends popping up in foot traffic data right now.
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Two weeks after reopening, British retail faces an uphill recovery battle.
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Hammerson Exits UK Retail Parks
The REIT has signed a contract to sell its remaining seven UK retail parks to Brookfield for $456.8 million.
Primark Sees Strong Reopening Traffic But Europe Headwinds Loom
Primark could see a loss in sales of $976.8 million for the second half as Eurozone stores have delayed…
UK Stores Sees 88% Traffic Growth in First Full Week Back
While physical retail sees light in the U.K., Marks & Spencer is expanding one of its warehouses to…
British Men’s Wear Supplier Set to Shut Down
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Strong Footfall Buoys UK’s Retail Reopening—But Will it Last?
As Britain's fashion retailers get their long-awaited reopening, rising coronavirus cases are forcing new…
Boohoo to Create Hundreds of Jobs in Opening Fourth Warehouse
Boohoo said it will invest over $68 million to increase capacity, which could create up to 1,000 jobs.
Asos Adds 120 Brands as ‘Lockdown’ Categories Drive Growth
The U.K. online fashion retailer generated $155.1 million in pretax income in the first half, with total…
Why Consumers Are Calling Out Boohoo-Owned Brands
Reports reveal what appears to be a problem with product labeling and pricing between Boohoo brands, which…