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Frasers Group steps back from Revolution Beauty bid

1 week ago | retail-insight-network.com | Tiash Saha

UK-based retailer Frasers Group has officially stated that it will not pursue an acquisition of cosmetics company Revolution Beauty. The update follows a previous notice regarding Frasers’ involvement in the formal sale process.
Scotland sets 2026 deadline for HFSS promo restrictions in stores

1 week ago | retail-insight-network.com | Tiash Saha

The Scottish government has declared that regulations restricting the promotion of foods and drink products high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS) in stores will be implemented starting from autumn 2026. The initial plan has been modified to exclude temporary price reductions (TPRs) and meal deals from the restrictions. Free-standing display units will not be subject to these rules. The adjustment aligns Scotland’s approach more closely with policies already in place in England and Wales.
Wayfair‘s Perigold luxury online retail brand opens first physical store

1 week ago | retail-insight-network.com | Tiash Saha

US luxury home furnishings retailer Perigold has opened its first bricks-and-mortar store in Houston, Texas, extending its offerings beyond online. The nearly 20,000ft² flagship store is located in Highland Village, the city’s premier shopping district. It offers more than 150 luxury home brands such as Visual Comfort and Century Furniture. The opening is part of the brand’s broader retail rollout. Perigold plans to open a second location in West Palm Beach, Florida, in the second half of 2025.
EC takes action against AliExpress for DSA compliance issues

1 week ago | retail-insight-network.com | Tiash Saha

The European Commission (EC) has provisionally determined that AliExpress failed to fulfil its duty to evaluate and reduce the risks associated with the spread of unlawful products as required by the Digital Services Act (DSA). The commission is advancing its investigation regarding AliExpress’s adherence to the DSA aimed at bolstering online user and consumer protection.
Matalan delivers FY25 EBITDA and gross margin growth

1 week ago | retail-insight-network.com | Tiash Saha

UK fashion and homeware retailer Matalan has reported a 6% increase in adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) to £56m and a 3% improvement in gross margin to £510m ($689.4m) in the fiscal year 2025 (FY25). Despite a 9% drop in total revenue to £985m, the company has focused on profitability over sales growth. This has seen improvement in the second half of the fiscal year, especially in the fourth quarter (Q4), with EBITDA rising by £11m.
UK inflation drops slightly to 3.4% in May 2025

1 week ago | retail-insight-network.com | Tiash Saha

The UK Consumer Prices Index (CPI) increased by 3.4% over the 12 months ended May 2025, a slight decline from the 3.5% rise in the year leading up to April, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). May saw a CPI increase of 0.2%, marginally lower than the 0.3% increase recorded in May of the previous year. The most significant decrease in the monthly variation of the CPI annual rate was attributed to the transport sector.
Ocado and Bon Preu expand partnership with new CFC in Catalonia

1 week ago | retail-insight-network.com | Tiash Saha

Grocery technology company Ocado Group has expanded its partnership with Spanish supermarket chain Bon Preu by confirming the development of a new customer fulfilment centre (CFC) in Parets del Vallès, Catalonia, Spain. The development aims to enhance the online grocery shopping experience for customers in the region.
John Lewis appoints former M&S executive as chief customer officer

1 week ago | retail-insight-network.com | Tiash Saha

UK department store chain John Lewis has appointed former Marks & Spencer marketing director Anna Braithwaite as its new chief customer officer to drive brand experience and excellence. Braithwaite will assume the position on 1 October 2025. She brings more than two decades of expertise in brand and marketing and will report directly to Peter Ruis, managing director of John Lewis. Ruis stated: “I’m thrilled that Anna is returning to John Lewis.
Giant Eagle boosts logistics network with warehouse management solution

1 week ago | retail-insight-network.com | Tiash Saha

US supermarket chain Giant Eagle has integrated Manhattan Associates’ Manhattan Active Warehouse Management (WM) system at its more than one million ft² Bedford Heights, Ohio facility to enhance its logistics network through automated technology. This is the retailer’s fifth facility, and the adoption of Manhattan Active WM forms part of its cloud migration strategy. The remaining two distribution centres (DCs) are expected to be migrated to the cloud by September 2025.
Vince reports 2.1% dip in Q1 sales and withdraws FY25 guidance

1 week ago | retail-insight-network.com | Tiash Saha

Global retail company Vince Holding has reported total net sales of $57.9m in the first quarter (Q1) of the fiscal year 2025 (FY25) – down 2.1% compared to $59.2m in Q1 FY24. The decrease has been attributed to store closures and remodels impacting the direct-to-consumer segment.