Zalando lowers guidance despite Q2 earnings rise
European fashion platform narrows earnings forecast to lower end of range as market conditions soften
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Jumbo’s private label remains cheaper in Belgium
Jumbo has lowered the prices of its private-label products in the Netherlands. However, the same products are still (significantly) cheaper in Belgium, where competition among…
John Lewis launches new sports and wellness departments
John Lewis has launched a new sports and wellness concept, becoming the first UK retailer to bring sportswear, footwear, wearable technology, recovery, AI-powered fitness and…
Moss doubles down on Cribbs with larger store as Levi’s signs up
Moss has announced that it is relocating to a larger store at Cribbs Mall, after signing a 15-year lease, while Levi’s is set to take over the menswear retailer’s former unit…
H&M Home celebrates Winnie the Pooh’s 100th anniversary with new collection
H&M Home has teamed up with Sanderson and Disney to introduce a new collection to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Winnie the Pooh. The collaboration is inspired by the…
Aldi Belgium ends “secrecy” around fresh promotions
After several months, Aldi Belgium has reversed its decision to keep flyer promotions for fresh products on its website under wraps until the Sunday before they take effect: “Our…
Asda rolls out loss prevention tool across full estate following £100k savings
Asda is rolling out retail crime reporting platform Auror across its full store estate after a London pilot helped recover more than £100,000 worth of products and lifted crime…
Restructuring causes sharp drop in revenue at Hugo Boss
As in the first quarter, Hugo Boss saw its revenue and profits continue to decline in the second quarter of 2026, due to a strategic realignment, as well as a decline in consumer…
The Range owner secures massive £190m funding boost to accelerate expansion
The owner of The Range, Wilko, Homebase and Bathstore has secured a hefty new £190m credit facility to increase investment in stores, artificial intelligence and its supply chain…
Matalan boss Henrik Nordvall exits after just six months
Matalan chief executive Henrik Nordvall has stepped down just six months after joining the company, with chairman Karl-Heinz Holland returning to lead the business. Nordvall has…
Analysis: Healey’s profiteering warning risks blaming retail for an inflation shock it cannot control
Chancellor John Healey’s warning that shoppers must not be “taken for a ride at the pump or the till” was designed to show households that the government is ready to confront…
AI drives Zalando’s profit growth
Zalando posted strong revenue and profit growth in the second quarter. The strong results are attributable to the acquisition of About You, the accelerated development of its…