Retail sales accelerate in November as Christmas shoppers hit high street

UK retail sales picked up pace in November as shoppers hit the high street for early Christmas shopping and Black Friday, according to official...

Harrods launches traditional Boxing Day Sale early

Harrods has launched its winter sale a full week before Christmas “in response to ongoing trading realities”, it has said. The Knightsbridge-based department store is...

Aldi announces pay rise for 28,000 staff to more than £10 an hour

Aldi has announced plans to match discount rival Lidl in the amounts it pays staff. The supermarket said store assistants will see their pay hit...

Primark report trading has been ahead of expectations

Fast fashion chain Primark has been trading better than expected over the last three months, its owner said on Friday, despite problems at ports...

Currys to reveal sales progress as online growth continues

Further online sales growth is expected to propel revenues higher at Currys as investors seek positive noises about the retailer’s key Christmas period. Last month,...

Frasers launches £70m shares spending spree

Mike Ashley’s retail empire has announced the start of a £70 million spending spree to buy up stock in the company in an attempt...

Frasers forecasts full-year profit leap

Frasers Group has reported surging half-year profits and forecast a jump in annual earnings despite revealing a hit from supply chain costs and pandemic...

Klarna launches browser extension allowing consumers to pay later across all online stores

Klarna, the global retail bank, payments, and shopping service, today announced the launch of the Klarna browser extension, which had been in beta testing...

Klarna announces partnership with Harrods

Klarna has announced a partnership with luxury retailer Harrods, offering customers more flexible and convenient payment options throughout Harrods Knightsbridge, H beauty and Harrods.com. Harrods...

Boots owner reportedly considering £10bn sale of pharmacy chain

The parent company of Boots is reportedly considering putting the pharmacy chain on the market next year. US retail giant Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) is...