Retail Gazette

The Retail Gazette is a source of independent news, interviews, commentary, and analysis focused on the varied retail sector in the UK. Established in 2010, it specializes in stories about consumer-oriented retailers, encompassing both high street shops and online brands. The content is primarily designed for senior professionals within these retail companies. The goal is to deliver straightforward, accurate, and well-rounded news articles and features about British retailers and international brands operating in the UK. The Retail Gazette takes pride in sharing up-to-date industry news, covering topics such as key personnel changes, company acquisitions, significant store openings, consumer behavior trends, and financial updates.

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M&S customer data stolen amid ongoing cyber attack - Retail Gazette

2 days ago | retailgazette.co.uk | Georgia Wright

M&S has confirmed that personal customer data has been compromised in the ongoing cyber attack that has plagued the retailer’s operations for more than three weeks.
Retail Gazette's Boardroom community rolls into London next week

2 days ago | retailgazette.co.uk | Kieran Howells

Retail has always been fast-moving. It’s an industry full of professionals who thrive in vibrant chaos. However, in 2025, the pace of change is unlike anything the industry has faced before. From shifting consumer behaviour and supply chain uncertainty, to ongoing economic instability and legislation changes, retailers are being pushed to act quicker, think smarter, and build organisations that can move with the times. For many leaders, that’s easier said than done.
Disney to launch limited-time pop-up at Westfield White City

6 days ago | retailgazette.co.uk | Eloise Hill

Disney Store is set to open a new limited-time pop-up at Westfield White City in June. The retail destination will allow visitors to purchase products from the brand’s parks, stories and characters. Disney said the opening will be celebrated with a “special magical moment” for shoppers, with further details to be announced shortly. The pop-up will feature daily opening ceremonies, immersive in-store designs featuring Tinker Bell, and sculpted icons of Disney characters throughout the space.
April footfall boosted by spring sunshine and late Easter

6 days ago | retailgazette.co.uk | Eloise Hill

UK footfall was up over April, boosted by the spring sunshine and Easter falling in April, fresh data found. Total UK footfall rose 7.2% during the four weeks from 6 April to 3 May, up from -5.4% the month prior, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC). High street footfall increased 5.3% over the period, rising from -4% in March, while retail park footfall jumped 7.5% from -1.2% the month before. Shopping centre footfall was boosted 5.6% over the period, increasing from 5.8% in March.
Debenhams launches virtual try-on tech to boost digital engagement

6 days ago | retailgazette.co.uk | Georgia Wright

Debenhams has introduced virtual try-on technology to enhance customer experience across its digital channels, starting with its beauty offering and aiming to expand into fashion in the coming months. The move is part of the online department store’s wider strategy to increase personalisation and interactivity online, helping shoppers feel more confident in their purchases.
Sainsbury’s lets shoppers skip tills with new SmartShop trial

6 days ago | retailgazette.co.uk | Georgia Wright

Sainsbury’s has launched a trial allowing customers to pay directly on its handheld SmartShop devices, removing the need to visit a traditional checkout as part of wider efforts to streamline the shopping experience. According to The Grocer, the new functionality, currently being tested in two stores—Richmond and Kempton—marks the first time shoppers using the in-store handsets can complete payment without queuing at tills.
Primark to enter Middle East market with four stores by 2026

6 days ago | retailgazette.co.uk | Georgia Wright

Primark will make its Middle East debut by early 2026 with four stores across the UAE and Kuwait, in partnership with franchise operator Alshaya Group. The retailer‘s first store is set to open in October at The Avenues in Kuwait. This will be followed by three locations in Dubai—Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, and City Centre Mirdif—in early 2026. Primark and Alshaya also plan to explore additional expansion opportunities across the region.
John Lewis opens Jamie Oliver cookery school and cafe

6 days ago | retailgazette.co.uk | Eloise Hill

John Lewis has opened its Jamie Oliver cookery school and cafe at its Oxford Street flagship. The store’s new additions, which span over 4,600sq ft on the third floor, includes two cookery school classrooms and a 50-seat Jamie Oliver cafe. The opening comes in response to increasing demand from customers to combine shopping with eating and drinking, with hospitality sales at the department store up 6% over the last year.
Tesco CEO bags £9.2m pay packet

6 days ago | retailgazette.co.uk | Aoife Morgan

Tesco chief executive Ken Murphy took home more than £9m last year after the grocery giant’s pre-tax profits topped £2.2bn. The supermarket boss was paid £9.23m during the period, down £1m from the year before due to lower slightly lower bonus levels and performance share plan (PSP). Murphy received an annual salary of £1.65m, an annual bonus of £2.88m and £4.79m from his performance share plan (PSP).
How Deliveroo ended up in DoorDash's basket

6 days ago | retailgazette.co.uk | Aoife Morgan

Deliveroo has caught the eye of its US rival DoorDash, with the delivery giant submitting a £2.9bn takeover bid. The 180p-per-share offer was recommended by shareholders earlier this week and will see co-founder and chief executive Will Shu in line for a £172m payout if the deal goes ahead. Deliveroo staff are also set to receive a near £66m windfall.