U.K. retail
What Asos and Boohoo’s Trade Credit Insurance News Says About the British Brands
Allianz Trade, Astradius and potentially other insurers have revised their coverage of the fast-fashion…
Hotter Shoes Parent Company Unbound Group Appoints Administrators
It has appointed administrators for its main operating subsidiary, Beaconsfield Footwear Limited, after a…
To Survive, Shopping Centers Must Move Beyond ‘Cookie-Cutter Environments,’ Expert Says
LGIM asset manager says retail property owners and landlords have a greater role to play in curating…
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JD Sports says sales in NA are slowing, Kurt Geiger's refinancing will help expansion plans, and Christopher…
Higher Prices Provide Q3 Sales Boost at Primark
Primark parent Associated British Foods raised adjusted operating profit expectations following Q3 sales…
Frasers Makes ‘Strategic’ Boohoo Investment
That's not the only UK name making moves.
Marks & Spencer Is Making a Name for Itself in Denim
Britain's Marks + Spencer reported rising full-year revenue and profits as it shows improvement in clothing…
Mango Expands UK Footprint With 13 New Stores
The Spanish fast-fashion chain sees opportunity in the UK and will open more than a dozen stores there before…
Bankrupt British Chain Bets on Digital Rebirth
High street fashion chain M&Co will be reborn online after a December bankruptcy closed its stores.
Authentic Brands Nearing Deal to Buy Hunter Boots
Authentic Brands Group is the favorite to buy the Kate Middleton-approved wellies-maker Hunter Boots in a…
Asos CEO Says Customers Are ‘Returning to Physical Stores’
Debt is up and revenue is down at the British fashion e-tailer.
UK Retailers Cash In on Coronation Merchandise
Royal celebrations have the potential to make retailers a king's ransom.
Boohoo Warehouse Workers Complain of ‘Unconscionable’ Shift Demands
"People are not machines and deserve to able to spend time with their families, rest and have a life outside…
Despite Challenging Year Ahead, Next Eyes Acquisitions For Growth
CEO Simon Wolfson said prices will rise at a slower pace as the brand looks at acquisition options.
Next’s Cath Kidston Deal Drives Up UK Retail Job Drain
Job cuts, takeovers, and wheeling and dealing are shifting Britain's retail landscape.