2026 – Page 2 – Retail Now

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 […]

Harvey Nichols bought by Frasers Group

13 August 2026 Editor

Luxury department store chain Harvey Nichols has been bought by Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group in a pre-pack administration deal for an undisclosed amount and beating off a rival bid from Next. The acquisition covers Harvey […]

Karen Millen is returning to bricks and mortar after a seven-year absence

13 August 2026 Editor

Karen Millen is returning to physical retail after a seven-year absence, launching a series of concession spaces across the UK. In response to strong customer demand, the brand is stepping back onto the high street […]

Pandora’s Q2 delivers organic growth in revenues and profits

13 August 2026 Editor

Pandora reported 3% organic growth and 1% like-for-like growth in Q2 of FY2026, raising both its profitability and growth guidance for 2026. Pandora’s Q2 results show organic revenue growth of 3% with like-for-like growth of […]

Frasers Group poised to rescue Harvey Nichols in pre-pack deal

13 August 2026 Editor

Frasers Group is reportedly on the brink of acquiring Harvey Nichols through a pre-pack administration deal, bringing an end to the auction process for the iconic luxury retailer, according to Sky News. Sources indicate that […]

Asda outsources its 3,500 cleaners

12 August 2026 Editor

Asda has announced it will outsource its 3,500 store cleaning staff across England and Scotland to two third-party businesses, Bidvest and NIC Cleaning Services. With Bidvest responsible for cleaning Asda stores in the North of […]

Next embarks on share buyback programme

11 August 2026 Editor

Next has started on a £169m share buyback programme it signalled in its 5th Aug Q2 results trading statement. The programme commences today (11 Aug 2026) and will run up to and including 16 Sept […]

John Lewis appoints board member Will Kernan as new Managing Director as Peter Ruis steps down

10 August 2026 Editor

John Lewis has announced a leadership transition as Managing Director Peter Ruis steps down to pursue new projects, handing the reins to current Non-Executive Board member Will Kernan in an orderly succession plan. Ruis will […]

Footfall down in July due to the heat

7 August 2026 Editor

UK high streets faced another challenging month in July as scorching temperatures and dry weather kept shoppers at home, driving a -2.1% drop in overall footfall, industry figures reveal. While the drop marks a slight […]

Physical retail isn’t dead. But destinations have to earn the Journey

7 August 2026 Editor

A new retail Index has found that 76% of consumers who shop in person say a physical retail format delivers the best overall experience, compared to online, underlining the continued value of stores and destinations […]