3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (477+ words) Primark will introduce home delivery in Great Britain, reversing years of resistance to online fulfilment as the value fashion giant expands its digital operations. Owner Associated British Foods (ABF) confirmed the plan in its fourth-quarter trading update on 10 September, although…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (719+ words) The John Lewis Partnership has reported a 2% increase in sales to £6.3 billion, as growth at Waitrose offset weaker demand at John Lewis. Loss before tax and exceptional items widened by £55 million to £89 million in the 26 weeks to 1 August 2026, as investment…...

6+ day, 18+ hour ago   (336+ words) Paul Smith has taken over Selfridges’ Corner Shop, transforming the space into a ‘dream factory’, where the designer will work alongside a collection of personal objects, archive pieces and a new limited-edition collection. Running from 7-19 September, the takeover marks more…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (480+ words) Primark has opened its 500th store with CEO Eoin Tonge calling it an "incredible milestone", as the value fashion retailer continues to make physical expansion the main engine of its international growth. “Getting to 500 demonstrates the enduring strength of our store-led…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (377+ words) Uniqlo is gearing to open a new 9,472 sq ft store at the Grand Arcade on St Andrew’s Street in Cambridge on 24 September 2026, as its regional expansion in the UK gathers pace. Spread across two floors, the new store, which is…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (480+ words) Radley, the British handbag brand, reportedly will be closing all of its 21 UK stores by the end of the month, following the acquisition of its brand and intellectual property by Poundland-owners Gordon Brothers in May. The transaction did not include…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (345+ words) Luxury department store Harvey Nichols is applying the same returns and refunds policy in its UK stores as it has introduced online, following its acquisition by Frasers Group. Products and pre-paid gifting, including gift cards and gift experiences, purchased before…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (396+ words) Marks & Spencer is the first major UK grocer to publicly back the Retail Trust’s Let’s Respect Retail campaign, which seeks to tackle abuse and intimidation against shopworkers. The national initiative asks shoppers to treat retail employees with courtesy and provides…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (200+ words) Contemporary womenswear label Serena Bute London is to close down its business after 11 years, with AW26 being its final collection. Best known for its “relaxed glamour”, signature wide-leg trousers, satin co-ords, silk shirts, loose-fit jeans and soft tailoring, and established in…...