Fed member warns DRS could divert 20-30% of footfall
Kaual Patel acknowledged the costs of DRS but said lost business to participating competitors could be greater
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The Weston family must prioritise health expertise and store investment to drive growth at Boots, says GlobalData
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The parcel hub: a new reason to visit the store
Convenience retailers face the same issues as the wider retail sector in the run-up to Christmas. As ecommerce sends more parcel traffic through their shops they are facing a…
How Dutch retailers fight back against fake online stores
Online fraud through fake online stores is eroding consumer confidence in e-commerce. In the Netherlands, the sector is therefore launching a counteroffensive with a new tool that…
Uniqlo owner seemingly set to overtake H&M as sales surge in Europe and North America
Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing is reportedly on course to overtake H&M in annual sales for the first time, driven by strong growth across Europe and North America. The Japanese brand…
ASOS update: hackers gained access to employee account
Digital fashion platform ASOS has provided its customers with an update following app users receiving threatening notifications on Tuesday morning, revealing that an unauthorised…
Uniqlo’s parent company, Fast Retailing, surprises with fifth consecutive increase in profits
Fast Retailing closed its fiscal year with its fifth consecutive record profit. The owner of Uniqlo attributes this to strong performance across all regions, despite pressure from…
American shoppers are falling for European fashion, but struggling to buy it, says new research
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Popeyes ranked as the UK’s fastest growing restaurant brand
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Superdrug teams up with Faye Winter for safer aesthetics campaign
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Retailers face £440m rise in electricity costs, BRC warns
Electricity costs are expected to rise 16% this year despite retailers’ energy use remaining broadly unchanged
Tesco’s profit jumps 6.5% as it hits “highest-ever customer satisfaction score”
Tesco has raised the lower end of its full-year profit guidance, as it reports resilient sales growth across its UK grocery business in the first half of 2026. The supermarket…