News
The latest news, updates and analysis on the the UK retail industry. Covering every segment of the market, Retail Sector’s business journalists keep you in the picture.
-
Sep- 2024 -5 September
Primark UK sales drop amid weak footfall and bad weather
Primark’s parent company, Associated British Foods (ABF), expects like-for-like sales for Primark UK to fall by around 2% in the…
Read More » -
5 September
Asos offloads Topshop and Topman ownership amid refinancing
Asos has offloaded ownership of the Topshop and Topman brands amid a refinancing of the business, after forming a joint…
Read More » -
5 September
Dior appoints Miu Miu CEO as managing director
LVMH-owned Christine Dior has announced the appointment of Miu Miu CEO Benedetta Petruzzo to the executive committee as managing director,…
Read More » -
4 September
Today’s news in brief-4/9/24
John Lewis Partnership has submitted an £80m proposal to transform a disused warehouse in Reading into 215 energy-efficient rental homes.…
Read More » -
4 September
Primark to launch swap shop initiative with Verte
Primark is set to launch its first ever swap shop initiative for customers to exchange pre-loved and vintage clothing in…
Read More » -
4 September
Uniqlo appoints new creative director
Uniqlo has announced the appointment of British designer Clare Waight Keller as its new creative director. She will now lead…
Read More » -
4 September
Mango opens new store at Lakeside Shopping Centre
Mango has announced it has opened a new store inside Lakeside Shopping Centre. The new 440 sq metre store embodies…
Read More » -
4 September
The Very Group appoints former Asos exec as NED
The Very Group has announced the appointment of Nick Beighton and Paul O’Donnell to the company’s board as non-executive directors. …
Read More » -
4 September
John Lewis submits £80m plan to turn Reading depot into housing
The John Lewis Partnership has submitted plans for an £80m development that would see a disused Reading warehouse turned into…
Read More » -
4 September
Burberry appoints new CMO and president of Americas
Burberry has announced the appointment of Jonathan Kiman as chief marketing officer and Laura Dubin-Wander as president of Americas. Kiman,…
Read More »