Gemma Goldfingle

Asda co-owner Mohsin Issa and his partner Victoria Price are set to launch a private investment fund aimed at backing fast-growing UK start-ups.

Asda has launched a gnome-themed festive ad in which a team of garden ornaments vie to save Christmas.

Retailers are facing a significant jump in costs following a National Insurance and minimum wage hike unveiled in Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Budget, the first by a Labour government in 14 years.

Majestic has partnered with rapid delivery firm Just Eat to expand its on-demand offer amid soaring demand.

Ocado is promoting products made by women with a ‘Buy Women Built’ online section, selling more than 1,000 products made by female entrepreneurs.

B&Q owner Kingfisher profits edged up in its half year despite a dip in sales, as big ticket demand remained “weak”.

<div class="at-above-post addthis_tool" data-url="https://www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2024/09/asda-chair-benefits/"></div>Asda chair Lord Rose has urged the Government to reform the benefits system to get more people into work. According to the Office for National Statistics, 2.8m people of working age say long-term sickness means they are unable to work, up from 2.2m before the pandemic. Lord Rose, a former M&S boss and Ocado chair,...<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on wp_trim_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on wp_trim_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on wp_trim_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on wp_trim_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on wp_trim_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post addthis_tool" data-url="https://www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2024/09/asda-chair-benefits/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on wp_trim_excerpt -->

Toys retailer The Entertainer has taken to social media to playfully mock John Lewis’s attempts to price match the retailer.

Carpetright’s sister firm The Floor Room has collapsed into administration and is being wound down, with almost 200 jobs lost.

Mountain Warehouse sales surged to a record high of £386m in its year to February 25, as the outdoor retailer goes on a store opening spree, including its first outposts in Australia.

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<div class="at-above-post addthis_tool" data-url="https://www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2024/07/selfridges-ceo-steps-down/"></div>Selfridges CEO Andrew Keith is to exit the department store after four years at the business. Keith, who was elevated from managing director to CEO last year, is leaving to “pursue new ventures”, WWD reports. Newly appointed Selfridges Group CEO André Maeder, who joined in May, will take over Keith’s responsibilities in the UK. Tos...<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on wp_trim_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on wp_trim_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on wp_trim_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on wp_trim_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on wp_trim_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post addthis_tool" data-url="https://www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2024/07/selfridges-ceo-steps-down/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on wp_trim_excerpt -->

Iceland posted a record profit last year after its energy bills fell and squeezed customers lapped up its £1 value range.

Boots owner Walgreens has laid down its plans for the retailer as it insists it is “very important” to the business.

Ted Baker administrators plan to shut all of its UK stores within the next three weeks.

John Lewis customers will be able to bring clothing, accessories and a selection of homeware to be repaired in store in a new trial with Timpson Group owned-Johnsons.

Asda has hired Iceland group chief customer, marketing and digital officer David Devany as its new vice president for ecommerce.

JD Sports COO Sherilyn Paterson is to leave the retailer after a 12 year stint at the sportswear giant.

Former Barbour MD Ryan Llewellyn-Pace has launched a new unisex fashion brand, Hay Life, which will be stocked in retailers including John Lewis and Next.

<div class="at-above-post addthis_tool" data-url="https://www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2024/06/morrisons-sales-ebitda-q2/"></div>Morrisons like-for-likes excluding fuel and VAT rose 4.1% in its second quarter as the retailer cut down debt by 35% on peak levels. The supermarket flagged a “solid quarter of progress”. Total sales excluding fuel edged up 3.4% to £3.8bn as underlying EBITDA for Morrisons’ first half surged 16% to £321m. Following the £2.5bn sale...<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on wp_trim_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on wp_trim_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on wp_trim_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on wp_trim_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on wp_trim_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post addthis_tool" data-url="https://www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2024/06/morrisons-sales-ebitda-q2/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on wp_trim_excerpt -->