Specsavers is expanding its presence in Canada with the opening of 111 new locations within Loblaw stores. The move comes less than four years after the brand launched its first store in the country.

Co-op is launching a chain of new concept “food-for-now” stores in a range of high footfall locations. The retailer described the new ‘on-the-go’ format as a UK first for a national grocer, adding ...

Morrisons’ head of property has stepped down after nearly nine years in the role as he looks to “explore new opportunities”. David Scott joined the supermarket in September 2016 after previously ...

Next has raised its sales and profit outlooks after a strong second quarter performance. In a trading statement for the 13 weeks to 26 July, the retailer said its full price sales climbed by 10.5% ...

The Federation of Independent Retailers (the Fed) says the latest crime figures from the Office for National Statistics highlight the urgent need for police and courts to take a tougher stance on ...

Hotel Chocolat has launched one of its biggest stores to date at Manchester Arndale. Situated on Cross Street, the 7,288 square feet flagship will sell the brand's range of ethically sourced chocolate ...

Card Factory has agreed to acquire online personalised greeting cards business Funky Pigeon from WH Smith for £24 million. The retailer said the move will accelerate its digital strategy by providing ...

SAP Emarsys launches its landmark AI in Retail Report, showing a growing gap between what brands deliver and what customers expect, and how to close it. Over half of UK consumers (57%) have ...

The Co-op has collaborated with City & Guilds Foundation to support the UK’s first prisoner apprenticeship programme for rail skills. The two organisations have teamed up to launch the first rail ...

Primark has unveiled a seated mannequin that has been designed to represent a manual wheelchair user. The move forms part of its ongoing commitment to inclusion and better representation on the high ...

Gap has appointed Maggie Gauger as the global brand president and chief executive of Athleta. Gauger has worked for over 20 years with Nike, most recently as the head of its North America women’s ...

Debenhams Group has teamed up with Pinterest to increase brand awareness and boost customer growth. The online retailer behind the Debenhams, Pretty Little Thing, Boohoo, Boohoo Man and Karen Millen ...