Extreme weather drives 1.8% drop in UK June 2025 retail footfall
The UK retail sector saw continuing decline in customer traffic in June 2025, according to the latest British Retail Consortium …
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US retailer Ulta Beauty enters UK market with Space NK acquisition
US beauty retailer Ulta Beauty has completed the acquisition of British beauty retailer Space NK from Manzanita Capital, marking its …
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New Pepco Group posts record revenue growth of 7.7% in Q3 2025
European discount retailer New Pepco Group has reported a record revenue of €1.1bn ($1.28bn) during the third quarter (Q3) of …
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Mulberry reports 21% revenue decline in FY25 and £20m capital raise
British luxury handbag maker Mulberry Group has reported a 21% decline in group revenue to £120.4m ($163.5m) for the fiscal …
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US imports recovery short-lived as tariffs bite again
US ports are set to handle increased volumes of import cargo in July following a period of decline, but the …
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Tesco invests in new distribution centre at DP World London Gateway
UK-based grocery chain Tesco is investing in a new distribution centre at DP World London Gateway to maintain a future-ready …
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NCA arrests four in M&S, Co‑op, Harrods cyberattack probe
British authorities have arrested four individuals aged between 17 and 20 in connection with a spate of cyberattacks targeting prominent …
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THG Fulfil to boost delivery and extend UK next-day service for Huddled
E-commerce solutions provider THG Ingenuity’s fulfilment and courier management solution THG Fulfil has partnered UK circular economy ecommerce group Huddled Group, …
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NRA and Auror to tackle retail violence and improve safety in Australia
Australia's National Retail Association (NRA) has established a strategic partnership with retail crime intelligence platform Auror to enhance the safety of …
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Lidl GB to test new self-scanning feature via Lidl Plus app
Discount retailer Lidl GB is introducing a new self-scanning feature within its Lidl Plus loyalty app to enhance the in-store …
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Aldi Australia trials grocery delivery with DoorDash in Canberra
Aldi Australia has collaborated with DoorDash to trial on-demand grocery delivery in the city of Canberra, offering convenience and easy …
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Trump tariffs and mixed signals unsettle US consumers
An uneasy mix of trade policies, interest rate decisions, and government spending is clouding the U.S. retail outlook, according to …
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Morrisons enhances store navigation with AI-powered product finder
UK supermarket chain Morrisons has introduced a new Product Finder feature in its mobile app to improve the shopping experience …
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Birks acquires European Boutique’s luxury watch and jewellery business
Canada’s Birks Group has acquired European Boutique’s luxury watch and jewellery business from its founders, the Sutkiewicz family, for C$9m ($6,574,000). Based …
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Hibbett renews contract with Digital Wave Technology
Hibbett, a retailer specialising in athletic-inspired fashion, has renewed its contract with Digital Wave Technology for the latter’s Product Experience …
