Katie Searles

1 week ago | internetretailing.net | Katie Searles

Very is enhancing its fashion offerings with a new boutique womenswear collection, featuring over 100 premium pieces from brands like ELLIATT, Castañer, and Vivere. This curated range focuses on occasion and holiday wear, providing shoppers with Mediterranean-inspired footwear, minimalist essentials, and statement dresses. Ben Davidson, trading director at The Very Group, said: “We’re really excited to be launching our brand-new boutique range across our women’s fashion category.

1 week ago | internetretailing.net | Katie Searles

Pets at Home has reported a 14% rise in pre-tax profits to £120.6mn, up from £105.7mn, crediting a strong performance in its veterinary division. In its latest results, for the year ending 27 March, the pet care business reported its Vets business saw a 23% increase in pre-tax profits to £75.9mn, and a 13% rise in sales to £655mn. In contrast, the retail sector experienced a 1.8% decrease in sales to £1.3bn and a 16% drop in profits to £72.9mn.

1 week ago | internetretailing.net | Katie Searles

Kingfisher’s UK retailers – B&Q and Screwfix – have boosted the group’s first quarter results, with like-for-like sales up 1.8%. Its UK LFL sales were in fact up 5.9% but this was offset by a 3.2% decline in both France and Poland, where it runs Castorama. B&Q’s growth was driven by strong seasonal category sales, with a positive performance also seen in core and ‘big-ticket’ categories. B&Q’s marketplace penetration reached 45% in Q1, with focus on onboarding international vendors.

1 week ago | internetretailing.net | Katie Searles

Aldi has launched a free virtual work experience programme for anyone over the age of 13, to help them discover retail careers. The online course, developed with Springpod, is designed to offer insights into various retail roles, from warehouse and store operations to office positions. Participants will engage with videos and guidance from Aldi employees, as well as interactive quizzes and activities.

1 week ago | internetretailing.net | Katie Searles

Fashion etailer Oh Polly has launched a fully branded resale marketplace, hosted in partnership with platform Treet, as it looks to compete with the likes of Depop and Vinted. The brand, which started as an eBay seller, will soon launch Oh Polly Pre-loved, accessible via a link on their website, where customers can buy and sell pre-owned items. Sellers will create their own listings, which will be reviewed by Treet. Sellers retain control over pricing and manage their own shipping.