U.K. retail
The Misstep That’s Threatening to Topple Marks & Spencer
It's tough times for British retailers like Sainsbury's and Tesco's, but M&S's fashion mistakes took it too…
Amazon Exec Expects Riots if No Brexit Deal Reached
The UK will be rocked by riots within weeks of leaving the EU without an agreement on trade and other issues…
British Retail Up in First Half Though Brexit Clouds Apparel’s Future
While retail sales in Britain were on an uptick heading into the second half, apparel's fate hangs in the…
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Primark Sticks to Cautious US Expansion Plans as Sales Gain
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Carrefour and Tesco New Purchasing Alliance Will Pressure Suppliers and Curb Costs
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UK Lawmakers to Investigate Impact of Fast Fashion on the Environment
U.K. lawmakers are launching an investigation into the impact of "fast fashion" on the planet.
For M&S’ Digital Transformation, Microsoft AI’s the Answer
The British retailer's partnership with Microsoft will investigate how AI can elevate the customer experience…
John Lewis Wants to Buy Back Old Clothes to Reduce Landfill Waste
John Lewis is piloting a new app-based service that will allow customers to sell back any John…
UK’s N Brown Looks to Close All 20 Stores and Move Online
British clothing retailer N Brown Group Plc said on Thursday it was looking to close all its stores and move…
Marks & Spencer Moves Closer to Meeting 100% Sustainable Cotton Goal
More than three-quarters of Marks and Spencer's cotton now comes from more sustainable sources.
Marks & Spencer Suffers Losses and Soft Sales on Road to Transformation
Marks & Spencer is at the early stages of a transformation plan to dramatically overhaul its business and is…
Blue Bloods: Modern British Royals Buck Tradition for Denim
While the Windsor men opt for relax and straight cut jeans in dark washes, the royal women choose more svelte…