United Kingdom
JD Sports teams up with BBC Children in Need
The UK-based sportswear retailer has partnered with BBC Children in Need to tackle youth unemployment, offering a new online package of career support
Frasers Group increases stake in Hugo Boss to more than 50%
Hugo Boss will become a subsidiary of British retailer Frasers Group after the latter increased its stake in the company to more than 50%, strengthening its position as Hugo Boss’s majority shareholder
Shoe Zone Reports Lower Full-Year Revenue as Market Pressures Persist
In its latest full-year 2026 trading update, the UK-based footwear retailer reported a 4.5% decline in revenue, as weaker consumer confidence and a reduced store portfolio impacted sales
UK retail sales growth eases as consumers await Budget measures
According to the British Retail Consortium (BRC), retail sales growth in the UK slowed to 1.3% in September from 2.3% in the same period a year earlier, as consumers remained cautious ahead of the Budget
UK retailers face rising electricity costs in 2026
UK retailers are set to face a 16% rise in electricity costs in 2026, despite energy consumption remaining virtually unchanged, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC)
Frasers Group acquires 8.8% stake in Under Armour
Frasers Group has acquired an 8.8% stake in Under Armour, comprising approximately 16.6 million shares of Class A common stock, according to a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Manolo Blahnik opens Harrods boutique
The luxury footwear and accessories brand has opened a new, dedicated store within Harrods in Knightsbridge, London. The space features 300 unique ink drawings of Blahnik’s footwear creations
Asos raises full-year guidance
Citing strong progress across its three strategic pillars, the UK-based online fashion retailer has raised its full-year gross margin and adjusted EBITDA outlook ahead of the release of its fiscal 2026 results
Dr. Martens launches new global brand platform
The British footwear brand has launched a new global brand platform called ‘With Bouncing Soles’ and ecommerce experience in order to advance its consumer-first strategy outlined in May
JD Sports reports decline in first-half sales and profits
The sportswear retailer reported lower sales and profitability in the first half of the 2027 fiscal year. North America was particularly affected by weaker consumer sentiment and negative trends in the footwear sector
Retail Flash: Footwear trails broader retail across key markets
The retail landscape in the Netherlands, France, Spain, Germany, the UK, the US and Japan remains uneven, with the footwear sector often trailing behind broader retail and fashion categories. Fragile consumer confidence, varying pricing power and cautious inventory management continue to weigh on the sector, while stronger digital sales have yet to translate into a broader footwear recovery
JD Sports strengthens leadership team
The UK-based sportswear retailer has appointed John Mersho as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the JD fascia in North America and Mike Grimes as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of the group
Dr. Martens appoints former Burberry executive as Global Customer Director
The UK-based footwear company has appointed Katie Morton as its new Global Customer Director. Through this, Dr. Martens aims to strengthen its consumer-centric approach on a global scale
Dr. Martens strengthens global product team
The UK-based footwear company has appointed Isadora Versiani as Global Product Design Director and Nadia Svensson as Global Merchandising and Product Director
JD Sports cuts profit guidance amid tough market conditions
The UK-based sportswear retailer has cut its full-year profit guidance amid challenging market conditions, with North America recording the sharpest decline in second-quarter sales-
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