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Krispy Kreme UK sales fall as turnaround continues
Krispy Kreme UK saw sales and earnings fall in 2025 as it closed 19 stores and continued its multi-year turnaround programme. Revenue dropped 1.76 per cent to £117.8 million in…
Lidl leads Irish grocery growth as sales jump 10.3%
Lidl emerged as Ireland’s fastest-growing major grocer as its sales climbed 10.3 per cent over the latest 12 weeks, new Worldpanel data revealed. The discounter held a 14.8 per…
Unhidden founder on why adaptive fashion is retail’s overlooked growth opportunity
Victoria Jenkins, founder and CEO of adaptive and universally designed fashion brand Unhidden, is nominated for Women in Leadership at this year’s RG Retail Excellence Awards. She…
Gap Inc. taps Walmart alum in ‘fashiontainment’ push
Justin Breton is joining the retailer as vice president of development and will report to entertainment chief Pam Kaufman.
Grocers need to pivot as Gen Z families enter the mainstream, report finds
Young parents tended to spread their grocery purchases among more retail channels than other consumers in 2025, according to an AlixPartners report.
Canada's Metro Inc. Sees Q3 Profit Fall Due To Restructuring Costs
Canadian grocery and pharmacy retailer Metro Inc. reported a 34.6% annual drop in net profit in the third quarter of its financial year.
Ann Taylor eyes comeback with Substack, fall fashion blitz
The brand’s first major integrated campaign in nearly a decade follows initiatives focused on fan community, such as an editorial newsletter.
French Retailers Step Up Emergency Support For Local Farmers
French retailers operating through the FCD renewed their commitment to support farmers hit by heatwaves and prolonged drought.
Lidl Fastest-Growing Irish Retailer As Grocery Sales Rise 5.8% - Worldpanel
Lidl emerged as Ireland's fastest growing retailer in the latest 12 weeks, with 10.3% growth compared to last year, according to Worldpanel.
Neuhaus scales up production for international growth
Neuhaus is preparing a major expansion of its production facility in Sint-Pieters-Leeuw. The praline manufacturer plans to expand its factory by about half to support the growth…
Morrisons unveils 1,000 new apprenticeships to tackle retail skills shortages
New programme offers fully funded qualifications and management routes across stores, logistics, manufacturing and hospitality