August 2026 – Retail Now

UK Retailers Face £100m Surge as Packaging Levies Double, BRC Warns

30 August 2026 Editor

Retailers across the United Kingdom are facing an unexpected surge in costs following a doubling of fees under the Packaging Recovery Note (PRN) system, according to new industry data. The price spike adds roughly £100m […]

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Shein to finally debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange on Sept 1

24 August 2026 Editor

Shein has confirmed that its IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange will begin on the 1st Sept. It aims to raise up to $1.8bn in the IPO, valuing the company at around $27bn, significantly […]

M&S launches own-brand pet food range Paws & Pals

19 August 2026 Editor

Marks & Spencer is expanding into the pet care aisle with the nationwide rollout of Paws & Pals, its first dedicated own-brand pet food range, arriving in M&S Foodhalls today. The move marks a key […]

Frasers has upped its stake in German fashion house Hugo Boss to nearly half of the shares.

18 August 2026 Editor

Frasers now owns over 47.89% of Hugo Boss shares after its July cash offer of €38 per-share has bolstered its stake from the 26.06% of Hugo Boss it owned in June. The shares were purchased […]

UK grocery price inflation dropped to 2.1% hitting its lowest level since October 2024

18 August 2026 Editor

UK grocery price inflation dropped to 2.1% in the four weeks to August 9, hitting its lowest level since October 2024, according to the latest figures from Worldpanel by Numerator. The slowdown marks the fifth […]

Record-breaking summer keeps supermarket sales growing as shoppers opt for convenience

18 August 2026 Editor

UK supermarket sales grew steadily in early August as a prolonged heatwave drove demand for summer essentials, offsetting a post-World Cup slowdown and the annual holiday getaway. Total Till sales at major supermarkets rose 3.1% […]

Asos appoints Jon Bennett as Menswear Product Director for Asos Design

17 August 2026 Editor

Asos has poached Jon Bennett from Next to be its Menswear Product Director for Asos Design. Jon will lead the strategy and performance of Asos Design Menswear, with responsibility for strengthening its product proposition, fashion […]

M&S is bringing back its St Michael range with Aries

17 August 2026 Editor

M&S is bringing back one of its most recognisable fashion names with a new St Michael collection created in collaboration with cult London streetwear label Aries. The limited-edition M&S x Aries collection launches on August […]

Asda expands into wholesale convenience with independent retailer trial

14 August 2026 Editor

Asda has unveiled a new wholesale venture, “Asda Convenience,” partnering with independent store operators to expand its presence across local high streets. The supermarket giant is launching a three-store pilot in Glasgow in collaboration with […]

New research finds the majority of shoppers think supermarkets should provide free period products in customer toilets

13 August 2026 Editor

An Aldi-commissioned survey of 2,000 UK shoppers found that 67% believe supermarkets should provide free pads and tampons in customer toilets, while 67% say they would be more likely to view a supermarket positively if […]