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Supermarkets
Aldi removes single-use plastic lids from own-label products
Supermarket Aldi has announced it is removing all plastic lids on its own-label products, as part of its ongoing campaign…
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DIY
Homebase turnaround bears fruit as it returns to profit
DIY retailer Homebase said it has “returned to profit ahead of plan” in its latest trading update, recording profits of…
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High Street
McColl’s profits down amid ‘softer market’ conditions
Convenience retailer McColl’s has reported a 1.8% decrease in revenues to £1.22bn, attributing store closures and “softer” market conditions to…
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Comment
The changing face of retail in the age of digitisation
Retail: the 2020 snapshot It’s no secret that high street retail in Britain has been struggling for the past decade.…
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Shopping Centres
Hammerson profits sink to £534m in full year results
Retail landlord Hammerson has reported its losses have widened to a pre-tax loss of £537.8m in the year to 31…
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Department Stores
Harrods security guards’ strike suspended after renewed talks
Strike action by security officers and CCTV operators at department store Harrods has been suspended following renewed talks with the…
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Sport & Leisure
Gymshark launches its first physical retail store in Covent Garden
Gymshark London has announced the opening of its first ever retail store in Covent Garden. The activewear brand’s first bricks-and-mortar…
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Clothing & Shoes
Laura Ashley reports ‘disappointing’ £4m loss
Fashion retailer Laura Ashley has reported losses before tax of £4m for the half-year period ended 31 December 2019. The…
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People Moves
Nike announces senior leadership changes
Sportswear giant Nike has announced a raft of changes to its senior leadership team, marking the first set of appointments…
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Sport & Leisure
Angling Direct profits hit by flooding despite 26.5% spike in revenues
Fishing tackle and equipment retailer Angling Direct has said winter flooding has impacted profits despite reporting a 26.5% increase in…
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