Georgia Wright

Modella Capital, the investor behind WH Smith’s UK acquisition, and Doug Putman, who rescued HMV in 2019, are competing to buy the UK operations of Claire’s,

Meta is preparing to open its first permanent store in London, as the social media giant looks to drive sales of its virtual and augmented reality devices.

Amazon has kicked off its first-ever UK sale dedicated to returned and refurbished products, offering shoppers discounts of up to 70% across tech, gaming, home, fitness, beauty and more.

Sainsbury’s has begun testing facial recognition technology in two of its UK stores as part of an eight-week trial, with the potential to expand nationwide.

UK inflation unexpectedly accelerated in July, reaching its highest rate in more than 18 months, official figures show.

John Lewis has appointed Dom McBrien as its new chief digital & omnichannel officer

Zara has unveiled its latest high-tech store concept in the UK for the first time, reopening its expanded Trafford Centre flagship after relocating within the mall.

River Island’s bid to restructure its business and avoid collapse is now hanging in the balance after key landlords withheld support from its rescue plan

THG PLC has announced a strategic licensing agreement with SG Safety Corporation, a subsidiary of South Korean conglomerate CJ Group, to extend the presence of its sports nutrition brand Myprotein in South Korea.

Virgin Wines has reported a jump in profits ahead of market expectations, driven by growth in its value proposition Warehouse Wines

Boots Opticians has launched two new smart glasses products in a move that signals its push into tech-enhanced eyewear.

More than 65% of beauty products sold on online marketplaces such as Amazon, eBay, TikTok Shop and Vinted are likely to be counterfeit,

The Works has posted a 58% jump in adjusted EBITDA to £9.5m for the year to 4 May 2025, as its turnaround strategy delivers a sharp uplift in underlying profits.

Clarks has unveiled its 2025 Back to School collection, featuring 70% new product lines and the most affordable prices it has offered in over ten years

M&S boss Stuart Machin has pledged to sharpen the retailer’s menswear offer after a shareholder branded the current range “drab and outdated”

H&M has become the latest retailer to equip UK staff with body cameras as part of efforts to tackle soaring shoplifting

Asos and adidas Originals have launched a new exclusive womenswear collection, marking a milestone moment in the long-running partnership between the two fashion giants.

Amazon is set to have more robots than human workers in its warehouses for the first time as the company accelerates its use of automation and AI.

The John Lewis Partnership has enhanced its retail media offering by enabling brands to run advertising campaigns beyond its own websites

New Look’s owners are exploring a potential sale of the high street fashion chain as part of a strategic review.