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H&M Home has teamed up with colour solutions specialist Pantone on a new colour focused collection. Presented in the two colour palettes of “Calm & Soothing” and “Energy & Joy”, the range spans cushion covers in three shades, a sculptural vase, a footed tray, a regular tray, a side table, an...

Asda has found that household disposable incomes fell in every UK region during the fourth quarter of 2022 compared with the same period a year earlier. Figures from the supermarket’s Income Tracker reveal that the amount households had to spend on themselves, after paying taxes and essential bills, fell by 11.4%...

Boohoo has posted an 11% revenue drop to £637.7 million in the three months to 31 December, which was in line with the online fashion retailer’s previous guidance. UK revenues declined by 11% year-on-year while international revenues fell by 10% after trade was impacted by extended delivery times compared to pre-pandemic...

Superdrug grew its Christmas like-for-like sales by 16% over the five weeks to 31 December after seeing a consistent rise in footfall in its shops. The health and beauty retailer has been investing in its in-store experience with the opening of 11 new best-in-class shops in 2022 and the refurbishment of...

Argos is to close all of its stores in the Republic Ireland this summer. The move follows a strategic review of the retailer’s business and operations in the country where it has 34 stores. Sainsbury’s owned Argos said the investment required to develop and modernise the Irish part of its business...

Consumer confidence has dropped in January as it continues to bump along at near-record lows. According to GfK, its long-running Consumer Confidence Index has fallen by three points this month to -45. GfK’s index measuring expectations for the general economic situation over the next 12 months has fallen by one point to...

The Works has seen a strengthening in trade since the end of its first half with like-for-like sales increasing by 5.7% in the 11 weeks ended 15 January. The retailer put in a particularly strong performance in-store where sales rose by 9.7%, although online sales declined by 14%. The Works said online...

Warehouse has launched a first rental edit on Hirestreet. The range spans 13 pieces from the brand’s main collection, including the latest styles from the popular ICONS collection in bright and monochrome tones. With a recommended retail price ranging from £79 to £228 when purchased directly from Warehouse, the products will be...

Burberry saw its like-for-like store sales edge up 1% in its third quarter after trading was hit by Covid-19 related disruption in mainland China. Excluding mainland China, the luxury brand’s like-for-likes increased by 11% with the EMEIA region, Japan and South Korea all achieving double-digit growth. However, sales in Asia Pacific...

WH Smith has reached its “strongest ever position as a global travel retailer” after total sales at sites in UK airports, railway stations and hospitals rose by 70% year-on-year in the 20 weeks to 14 January. Meanwhile travel revenue in North America and the rest of the world increased by 31%...