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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Asda CIO and tech VP step down amid team shake-up

1 week ago | retailgazette.co.uk | Eloise Hill

Two Asda tech executives responsible for handling its IT overhaul “Project Future” are stepping down from the supermarket. Chief information officer (CIO) Carl Dawson and VP of digital and technology Rob Barnes are set to depart from the retailer, Asda has confirmed. Dawson joined the retailer in 2021 from M&S, where he had previously served as CIO since 2014.
Poundland: Bensons for Beds owner circles discount chain

1 week ago | retailgazette.co.uk | Eloise Hill

Bensons for Beds owner Alteri is among a number of bidders for discount chain Poundland. The investment company is gearing up to submit an offer for the discount retailer within the coming weeks, Sky News reported. Alteri is thought to be among a significant number of suitors circling the discounter, which has been offered for sale by its parent company Pepco Group. Alteri Investors declined to comment on the matter, according to Sky News.
WHSmith boss: Tariffs more likely to bring price cuts than inflation

1 week ago | retailgazette.co.uk | Eloise Hill

WHSmith boss Carl Cowling has claimed that the Trump tariffs are more likely to result in price cuts than inflation for many UK retailers, as suppliers in east Asia look for alternatives to the US. Although many economists have argued that increased trade barriers could drive global inflationary pressures, the CEO insisted that there was “no logic” to the inflation fears, The Guardian reported. Cowling said: “I don’t think there is any logic in why there would be inflation.
Shein and Temu warn US shoppers of price hikes as tariffs kick in

1 week ago | retailgazette.co.uk | Eloise Hill

Shein and Temu have warned its US shoppers to brace for higher prices from next week, following the implementation of tariffs on China. In nearly identical statements, the ecommerce giants said they had witnessed operating expenses increase because of the “recent changes in global trade rules and tariffs,” the BBC reported. They added that they would make “price adjustments” from 25 April. It comes after US president Donald Trump has imposed taxes of up to 145% on imports from China.
Aldi at 35: How the German discounter has disrupted the UK grocery sector

1 week ago | retailgazette.co.uk | Eloise Hill

German discounter Aldi is marking its 35th anniversary in the UK this year after it opened its first store in Stechford, Birmingham back in 1990. The single supermarket, which sold just 600 basic grocery lines at the time, has since grown to more than 1,050 stores nationwide and overtook Morrisons to become the UK’s fourth biggest supermarket in September 2022.
InPost snaps up Yodel to become UK's third biggest courier

1 week ago | retailgazette.co.uk | Eloise Hill

InPost has snapped up delivery courier Yodel, making it the third-largest logistics player in the country. This move is set to redefine delivery in the UK by integrating out-of-home with to-door solutions under one brand, according to the retailer. It is set to scale InPost’s operations, expand its service offering, and provide greater convenience to retailers and shoppers. Following the transaction, the Polish logistic company’s UK’s market share rose to around 8%.
Asda rolls out 'affordable' meningitis vaccines for shoppers

1 week ago | retailgazette.co.uk | Eloise Hill

Asda has launched a new meningitis vaccination, which it called the most affordable on the market. Available across all of its pharmacy sites, the stores’ trained pharmacists will be able to give both the ACWY vaccine, costing £45, and the MenB vaccine, which will be priced at just under £180. The vaccine is available by appointment at participating Asda pharmacies nationwide, with customers able to book the jab online.
JD.com trials UK supermarket website

1 week ago | retailgazette.co.uk | Eloise Hill

Chinese ecommerce giant JD.com has test launched a UK grocery supermarket website, called Joybuy. The website sells full ranges of ambient and frozen foods, baby, household, beverages, beauty, personal care, health, pet and nicotine products from major brandsAdditionally, hundreds of Morrisons own-label products are available to purchase across several categories.
Asda poaches Tesco veteran for new chief people officer

1 week ago | retailgazette.co.uk | Georgia Wright

Asda has named Tesco veteran James Goodman as its new chief people officer. The supermarket said Goodman will join Asda later this year from Tesco, where he spent twelve years, most recently as the people director for the UK and ROI, responsible for all people related matters, including labour relations, recruitment, learning, early careers and health and wellbeing.
Halfords CEO exits after seven years

1 week ago | retailgazette.co.uk | Aoife Morgan

Halfords chief executive Graham Stapleton has left the retailer after more than seven years. Stapleton, who has been spearheading a transformation of the motoring specialist, is being succeeded by former Very Group CEO Henry Birch. It comes as Halfords reported its pre-tax profits for the year will sit at the upper end of its £32m to £37m guidance following a “strong finish to FY25”.