#uk-retail
#uk-retail

EU data protection

Hackers have gained access to the membership data of UK retailer Co-op

DragonForce hacks Co-op, exposing membership data without financial details or product information.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

UK news

Harrods, M&S hit by cyberattack: What happened, who's behind it?

Scattered Spider is suspected to have carried out a ransomware attack on Marks & Spencer, causing major operational disruptions.

fromComputerWeekly.com

4 days ago

London startup

Harrods becomes latest UK retailer to fall victim to cyber attack | Computer Weekly

Harrods has confirmed a cyber attack affecting customer payments, joining Marks and Spencer and Co-op in a series of recent incidents.

fromEngadget

EU data protection

Hackers have gained access to the membership data of UK retailer Co-op

DragonForce hacks Co-op, exposing membership data without financial details or product information.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

UK news

Harrods, M&S hit by cyberattack: What happened, who's behind it?

Scattered Spider is suspected to have carried out a ransomware attack on Marks & Spencer, causing major operational disruptions.

UK politics

Retail sales fall sharply in March as weak confidence hits consumer spending

UK retail sales have sharply declined for six consecutive months, driven by fragile consumer confidence.

4 days ago

London startup

Retail sales growth expected through to summer, says retail think tank - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Despite economic volatility, UK retail sales are forecast to grow in Q2, though growth will be limited and gradual.

UK politics

Retail sales fall sharply in March as weak confidence hits consumer spending

UK retail sales have sharply declined for six consecutive months, driven by fragile consumer confidence.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

4 days ago

London startup

Retail sales growth expected through to summer, says retail think tank - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Despite economic volatility, UK retail sales are forecast to grow in Q2, though growth will be limited and gradual.

more#consumer-confidence

#investment

London food

Waitrose to open 100 convenience locations across the UK in 1bn drive

Waitrose plans to open 100 new stores as part of a £1bn investment, enhancing customer experience and regaining market share.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

1 week ago

London food

Lidl to invest 500 million to open over 40 new stores - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Lidl plans to invest £500 million to open over 40 new stores in the UK.

London food

Waitrose to open 100 convenience locations across the UK in 1bn drive

Waitrose plans to open 100 new stores as part of a £1bn investment, enhancing customer experience and regaining market share.

1 week ago

London food

Lidl to invest 500 million to open over 40 new stores - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Lidl plans to invest £500 million to open over 40 new stores in the UK.

more#investment

fromwww.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk

3 weeks ago

UK news

Retail, hospitality and leisure sectors face fresh uncertainty amid Trump tariff chaos

UK retail, hospitality, and leisure sectors are under pressure from US tariffs and rising operational costs.

#morrisons

fromwww.kilburntimes.co.uk

UK news

Full list of Morrisons cafes and convenience stores set to close in the UK

Morrisons is closing multiple in-store cafes, convenience stores, and counters as part of a transformation plan.

fromwww.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk

London food

All the north London Morrisons where cafes are set to close

Morrisons will close 52 in-store cafes, risking 365 jobs to overhaul store operations.

fromwww.kilburntimes.co.uk

UK news

Full list of Morrisons cafes and convenience stores set to close in the UK

Morrisons is closing multiple in-store cafes, convenience stores, and counters as part of a transformation plan.

fromwww.southwalesargus.co.uk

London food

All the north London Morrisons where cafes are set to close

Morrisons will close 52 in-store cafes, risking 365 jobs to overhaul store operations.

more#morrisons

2 months ago

UK news

Aldi and Asda named cheapest UK supermarkets as Waitrose is most expensive

Aldi ranked as the cheapest supermarket for groceries, with Lidl close behind, while Asda leads for larger shops.

fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk

Miscellaneous

Lifestyle retailer opens North London outlet store in time for Christmas

MINISO will open its first UK outlet on November 29th at Wembley Park, offering fun, affordable products for Christmas shopping.

#job-losses

Business

Retailers warn of inevitable job losses amid 7bn budget hit

Proposed National Insurance increase may lead to significant job losses and store closures in the retail sector.

Business

UK's largest retailers warn job losses is 'inevitable' after Labour's Budget - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Job losses and price hikes are inevitable for UK retailers due to new tax increases amounting to £7 billion.

Business

Retailers warn of inevitable job losses amid 7bn budget hit

Proposed National Insurance increase may lead to significant job losses and store closures in the retail sector.

Business

UK's largest retailers warn job losses is 'inevitable' after Labour's Budget - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Job losses and price hikes are inevitable for UK retailers due to new tax increases amounting to £7 billion.

more#job-losses

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

7 months ago

Business

Wet weather drives UK retailers to slash prices in September

UK retailers experienced a 0.6% drop in shop prices in September, the steepest decline in three years due to significant discounts.

7 months ago

Marketing

Toys R Us announces it will open 37 stores ahead of Christmas 2024

Toys R Us is reopening 37 stores in WHSmith locations across the UK, enhancing its presence before Christmas following a major relaunch.

fromFortune Europe

7 months ago

Business

British supermarket chain Asda may face an 1.2 billion equal pay claim

Asda's equal pay case could cost over £1.2 billion in back pay and reveal larger implications for UK retailers facing similar claims.

fromwww.southwalesargus.co.uk

Startup companies

The business case for investing in jewellery and nature-inspired engagement rings - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Nature-inspired jewellery is a significant trend in the UK, particularly in the engagement ring market, offering unique and meaningful designs that resonate with consumers.