Wickes builds momentum as digital innovation boosts H1 performance
Wickes delivered a strong volume-led performance for the first half of FY26/27. The home and DIY retailer recorded revenue of £865.3 million, an increase of 2.1% year on year, The…
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Carrefour Romania’s stores to be given a new, yet familiar-sounding name
Carrefour's nearly 500 stores in Romania, which were acquired earlier this year by the local company Pavăl Holding, will all be given a completely new identity starting next year…
The best Autumn/Winter fashion campaigns 2026
Campaigns for Autumn/Winter collections 2026 are coming thick and fast, and they all seem to have one thing in common – “British Style”. From classic tartan prints and elegant…
Symbols and independents return to growth after months of decline
Despite the return to growth, the channel continued to underperform the wider grocery market
Authentic and Steven Barrlett’s company launch new media business
Authentic, parent company of brands like Ted Baker and Reebok, has collaborated with Steven Bartlett’s creator holding company Steven.com to launch OBSN (Obsession). OBSN is…
Victorian plumbing appoints Adam Knappy as independent NED
Former Dazn and THG executive joins bathroom retailer to lead consumer acquisition strategy
Wickes HY revenues rise 2% to £865m amid trade membership expansion
The home improvement retailer confirmed it remains on track to meet full-year market forecasts
Takko Fashion posts record results once again
Takko Fashion has just posted the highest quarterly revenue in its history. The fashion retailer continues to gain market share in its home market of Germany and is also…
Retail employment drops to record low as sector loses 32,000 jobs in a year
ONS data shows part-time roles at historic low as trade body warns rising costs threaten entry-level jobs
UK supermarket sales slow as shoppers buy fewer items
Grocery sales rose 1.8% in the four weeks to September, but unit sales fell for the first time since April as households face mounting financial pressure
Retailers ‘sitting ducks’ for illicit tobacco criminals
A Panel discussion on the illicit tobacco trade recently took place, hosted by The Times, The Sunday Times and JTI
Greggs opens first supermarket ‘Bitesize Greggs’ in Tesco
Greggs has opened its first supermarket Bitesize Greggs at the Tesco Southwark Superstore, marking an expansion of its smaller shop format. This move is part of the food-to-go…