Retail’s fresh faces: 6 new concept stores launched in 2025
From immersive beauty playgrounds to newly-built flagship stores, retailers are investing in innovative store formats designed to engage customers in new and exciting ways to […]
Business rates reform: Who are the winners and losers in retail’s £600m shake-up?
UK retailers face a major shake-up to business rates in April 2026 — a reform aimed at “levelling the playing field” in one of the […]
What does Poundland’s £1 sale mean for the future of discount retail?
Struggling discount chain Poundland was snapped up this week by distressed asset investor Gordon Brothers for just £1. The US investment firm, which paid a […]
Interview: B&Q’s retail director on the future of DIY stores
The lights are turning back on in the home and DIY sector as trading picks up after a turbulent few years following a cost-of-living crisis […]
Interview: Currys stores director on powering up staff and tech investments
Currys has spent the past year upgrading its store estate through the launch of new category ranges and digital upgrades as part of its commitment […]
Endless Aisle Live 2025: Community, pragmatism and the art of possibility
There are industry events that pass through the calendar with the kind of forgettable predictability that leaves attendees wondering if their time could have been […]
How much of a threat is Amazon Haul to Temu?
In the face of increasing competition from the likes of Temu and Shein, Amazon rolled out its new budget marketplace, Haul, in beta to the […]
What do the M&S, Co-op and Harrods cyber attacks mean for UK retailers?
M&S, Co-op and Harrods have been subject to cyber attacks of late, with wide ranging implications for both shoppers and staff. Issues for M&S kicked […]
How Deliveroo ended up in DoorDash’s basket
Deliveroo has caught the eye of its US rival DoorDash, with the delivery giant submitting a £2.9bn takeover bid. The 180p-per-share offer was recommended by […]
Interview: How B&Q owner Kingfisher aims to become a retail media powerhouse
B&Q and Screwfix owner Kingfisher is looking to shape up how its brand partners connect with customers. In its quest, the home improvement giant has […]