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Primark reports sales growth in the third quarter despite retail headwinds
The UK-based fashion retailer has reported a 4% increase in third-quarter revenue, supported by new stores, despite weaker consumer demand across several key markets
Global footwear trade weakens in early 2026
International footwear trade began 2026 under pressure. In the first quarter of the year, most of the main production-based exporters analysed recorded a decline in exports, while several major consumption markets also reduced their imports. The results point to a cautious start to the year for global footwear, although the impact varied substantially across country profiles
Accent Group rejects Frasers' takeover bid
The independent board committee of the Australian sports footwear retailer has urged shareholders to reject a takeover offer from Frasers Group, describing the bid as highly opportunistic
Dr. Martens CEO signals confidence with share purchase
Ije Nwokorie's purchase of 112,500 shares follows Dr. Martens’ return to profit growth in FY26, signalling confidence as the British footwear company prepares to move from stabilisation to scaling
Frasers Group launches offers for Hugo Boss and Accent
The UK-based conglomerate is seeking full control of the Australian retailer Accent Group and a larger stake in Hugo Boss through two separate takeover offers announced this month
Dr. Martens returns to profit growth in FY 2026
The UK-based footwear company returned to profit growth in the 2026 financial year, with adjusted pre-tax profit rising by 61.3% year-on-year. Stronger full-price sales and tight cost controls helped offset weaker revenue
UK consumer sentiment experiences biggest quarterly fall since summer 2022
According to PwC’s latest Consumer Sentiment Survey, global geoppolitical events have dented consumer confidence, which has fallen to its lowest level since autumn 2023 and at the fastest quarterly rate since June 2022
Ofir Dagan from Movmenta: we measure the performance of the shoe, not the athlete
In today’s interview, we spoke to Ofir Dagan, Co-Founder and CEO of Movmenta, a British sports technology start-up tackling a common blind spot in running: knowing when shoes have lost their protective function, even if they still look good
JD Sports announces full-year 2026 results
The UK-based sportswear retailer reported a 2.1% year-on-year increase in organic sales in fiscal 2026, while profit before tax and adjusting items declined amid challenging market conditions
Retail Flash: end-2025 insights from key footwear markets
Explore the main retail dynamics across France, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, the UK, the US and Spain, including end-2025 insights and early-2026 signals, highlighting online outperformance in France and Spain, persistent footwear weakness in Germany, and import-cost pressure in Japan and the US
UK retailers warn of rising costs amid Middle East conflict
Amid growing concerns over the economic impact of the Middle East conflict, the British Retail Consortium has called on the UK government to ease mounting cost pressures on retailers
Shoe Zone warns of full-year loss on weak demand and rising costs
The UK-based footwear retailer has warned that it expects a full-year loss, as weak demand and higher costs related to UK budget measures and geopolitical uncertainty continue to put pressure on trading
Asos confirms sharp underlying profitability growth in the H1
The UK-based online fashion retailer reported a 51% increase in underlying profitability during the first half of the 2026 fiscal year. Declines in GMV and revenue were in line with expectations
Clarks returns to profit after a two-year downturn
The UK-based footwear company has bounced back to profitability in 2025 through strategic cost reductions, offsetting weaker consumer demand amid a more volatile retail backdrop
ABF to separate Primark from food business by 2027
Following an in-depth review of the company’s structure, the board of Associated British Foods (ABF) has announced plans to separate the fashion retailer from its food business before the end of 2027-
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