53 Retail News Blog posts

John Lewis is opening sports and wellness spaces in Oxford Street, Liverpool, Cheadle and Glasgow, part of its £800m transformation. What it means for retail jobs.

Next has raised its profit forecast to £1.24bn after full-price sales rose 9.2% in Q2, led by international online. What it means for retail careers.

Bodycare has new investment to return to the UK high street with an AI-led model, aiming for 25 stores in 2026 and more than 200 within five years.

EG On The Move has completed the purchase of 260 petrol forecourt sites across France, a bold step into one of Europe's most competitive markets.

Sainsbury's is selling Argos to Swift Partners for £120 million to focus on food. What the deal means for Argos, its people and retail careers.

Mango grew sales 7.2% to €1.8bn and opened 127 new stores in the first half of 2026. What the expansion means for retail hiring.

Waitrose is investing £1 billion in a new neighbourhood store format, new supermarkets, 28 refurbishments and travel retail. What it means for retail jobs.

GfK consumer confidence rose six points to -17, its biggest rise since November 2023, and retail sales volumes grew 1% in June. What it means for retail.