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United Kingdom

Stella McCartney buys back LVMH’s minority stake in her namesake label

Feb 3, 2025 / United Kingdom
The fashion designer is buying back LVMH’s minority stake in the house she founded, but will continue to advise the group on sustainability issues, the two companies announced

Dr. Martens starts to turn around in the US

Jan 30, 2025 / United Kingdom
The iconic British footwear company has reported a solid performance in its third quarter trading update, highlighting the progress it is making in the US. Full year outlook remains unchanged

Primark lowers full year outlook

Jan 30, 2025 / United Kingdom
The UK-based fashion retailer, owned by Associated British Foods, has lowered its full year outlook, after a first quarter sales decline in the UK and Ireland, which accounted for around 45% of its total sales

UK Retail: the future is not looking very bright

Premium ContentJan 28, 2025 / United Kingdom
Textile, Clothing and Footwear (TCF) sales have held their own in the final quarter of the year, showing resilience to the drag from overall retail sales. However, the sticky above-target inflation in the UK over the past year is a cause for concern as wages fail to keep pace. In addition, the higher costs for retailers predicted in the last Budget may leave them with little choice but to raise prices and cut jobs. As much as imports have shown some stability, the future for the retail sector is not looking very bright at the moment

Schuh to cut jobs as part of a restructuring effort

Jan 27, 2025 / United Kingdom
Amid challenging economic conditions, the UK-based footwear retailer has started a voluntary redundancy process. The number of employees affected is not yet known

Challenging second half weighs on Shoe Zone’s full year performance

Jan 23, 2025 / United Kingdom
The UK footwear retailer has reported a solid fiscal year 2024, although a challenging second half weighed on the bottom line due to disappointing store sales. Digital channel continues to grow

Kurt Geiger posts record figures in December amid retail expansion

Jan 17, 2025 / United Kingdom
As it continues to expand its presence in North America, the British luxury footwear and accessories brand says December 2024 was the most profitable month in its history

UK: Golden Quarter fails to salvage 2024 trade

Jan 16, 2025 / United Kingdom
Total UK retail sales grew by 0.7% in 2024 as compared to the previous year, as the Golden Quarter recorded sales growth of just 0.4% year-on-year, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) said

JD Sports cuts full year profit guidance amid challenging market conditions

Jan 15, 2025 / United Kingdom
The UK-based retailer has posted a solid trading update for the third quarter of its fiscal year, but has lowered its full year profit guidance in recognition of challenging and volatile market conditions

Wolverine Worldwide announces partnership to grow Cat Footwear in the UK

Jan 10, 2025 / United States
The US-based company has partnered with the British footwear distributor Chapters Brand Group to grow the Cat Footwear brand in the UK. Wolverine is the global footwear licensee for the brand

Next raises full year profit outlook

Jan 9, 2025 / United Kingdom
Following a strong Christmas trading period, the British fashion retailer has raised its profit before tax forecast for the current financial year by 5 million British pounds to 1.010 billion British pounds

Dr. Martens global creative director steps down after a decade with the company

Jan 8, 2025 / United Kingdom
Dr. Martens Creative Director Darren McKoy is stepping down from his position after a decade with the footwear company. No replacement has yet been announced

New Look to accelerate store closures ahead of tax changes

Jan 8, 2025 / United Kingdom
The British fashion retailer is reportedly accelerating its store closure campaign ahead of tax rises in the UK’s next budget. It’s feared more retailers will follow in its footsteps

UK consumers to cut spending in January

Dec 31, 2024 / United Kingdom
UK retailers could be bracing themselves for a squeeze in consumer spending due to a sharp fall in expectations about the country’s economic situation, according to the British Retail Consortium

UK retail jobs reach a seasonal low

Dec 30, 2024 / United Kingdom
The UK's retail sector navigates declining employment levels and rising labour costs, with new government policies in 2025 expected to add financial strain and push further automation investment
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