https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/retail/en-ukCopyright (C) 2026 newslocker.comSun, 19 Jul 2026 23:18:00 +0200 The Hong Kong-based health and beauty group had been preparing a dual listing in London and Hong Kong this autumn.
However, regulatory and other complications in Asia meant the initial public offering could be pushed into next year.
The flotation had been expected to raise around £1.5 billion and value AS Watson at approximately &poun]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/retail/superdrug-owner-considers-delaying-15bn-london-ipo-until-2027/Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/retail/superdrug-owner-considers-delaying-15bn-london-ipo-until-2027/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/retail/gamestop-extends-pursuit-of-ebay-despite-wall-street-scepticism/Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/retail/gamestop-extends-pursuit-of-ebay-despite-wall-street-scepticism/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/retail/luxury-groups-face-inventory-squeeze-under-eu-destruction-ban/Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/retail/luxury-groups-face-inventory-squeeze-under-eu-destruction-ban/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/retail/chanel-offices-searched-by-italian-authorities-in-labour-abuse-probe/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/retail/chanel-offices-searched-by-italian-authorities-in-labour-abuse-probe/ Launched in July 2025 in its flagship Westfield Stratford London store, Superdrug’s beauty playground is now a permanent feature in its leading destination stores and online.
The concept acts as “a hub of beauty discovery” where shoppers can “explore must-have brands, access beauty services, receive expert advice, and create content while they shop,&r]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/retail/superdrug-marks-first-birthday-of-beauty-playground-with-host-of-new-products/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/retail/superdrug-marks-first-birthday-of-beauty-playground-with-host-of-new-products/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/retail/checkout-security-has-moved-from-the-card-to-the-customer/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:01:32 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/retail/checkout-security-has-moved-from-the-card-to-the-customer/ The UK fashion brand’s latest design partnership has seen it work with the V&A, while it harnesses a Zalando tie-in to connect with shoppers across 20 European markets.
Brown says: “We only partner with organisat]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/retail/fatfacersquos-product-director-and-trading-amp-sustainability-director-on-collabs-marketplaces-and-european-growth/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/retail/fatfacersquos-product-director-and-trading-amp-sustainability-director-on-collabs-marketplaces-and-european-growth/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/retail/brand-licensing-europe-issues-last-call-for-speakers/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:55:28 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/retail/brand-licensing-europe-issues-last-call-for-speakers/ The 1000 sq ft space forms the brand’s tenth standalone boutique, and its third opening for 2026. 
The store environment has been “mindfully designed to feel both timeless and welcoming,” featuring reclaimed and vintage furniture curated by the company’s in-house team.
Nobody’s Child CEO Jody Plows said: “Opening our new Cambridge store marks an ex]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/retail/nobodys-child-launches-new-cambridge-boutique/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/retail/nobodys-child-launches-new-cambridge-boutique/ It is expected to open its first new standalone shop later this year, with owner Authentic Brands Group indicating that the launch will take place “very soon”. A location has not yet been disclosed.
Ted Baker recently opened a boutique inside Selfridges Birmingham at the Bullring, offering a curated range of occasionwear, accessories and lifestyle produ]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/retail/ted-baker-plots-standalone-store-comeback-after-two-year-absence/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/retail/ted-baker-plots-standalone-store-comeback-after-two-year-absence/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/retail/online-payments-move-into-uk-retail-checkouts/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/retail/online-payments-move-into-uk-retail-checkouts/ The tie-up marks the first time the fragrance, created in tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne, will be available in a physical store.
Previously sold exclusively through Czech & Speake’s website, the limited edition will launch at Selfridges Birmingham on 21 July and remain available until the end of August.
The launc]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/retail/selfridges-birmingham-to-stock-ozzy-osbourne-fragrance-in-retail-first/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/retail/selfridges-birmingham-to-stock-ozzy-osbourne-fragrance-in-retail-first/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/retail/burberry-returns-to-growth-boosted-by-us-and-china-demand/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/retail/burberry-returns-to-growth-boosted-by-us-and-china-demand/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/retail/burberry-boosted-by-healthy-us-demand-as-iran-war-takes-toll/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/retail/burberry-boosted-by-healthy-us-demand-as-iran-war-takes-toll/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/retail/burberry-retail-revenue-up-5-but-emeia-sales-decline/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/retail/burberry-retail-revenue-up-5-but-emeia-sales-decline/ Revenue climbed from £433m to £455m during the 13 weeks to 27 June, while comparable store sales rose five per cent , reversing a one per cent decline the previous year.
Burberry recorded growth across womenswear, menswear, accessories and childrenswear for the first time in three years, led by a double-digit increase in outerwear sale]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/retail/burberry-sales-rise-5-as-turnaround-shows-signs-of-success/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/retail/burberry-sales-rise-5-as-turnaround-shows-signs-of-success/ The Sports Direct owner said the changes drove a £9.7m increase in operating expenses across its Premium Lifestyle division, which includes Flannels, House of Fraser, Jack Wills and Sofa.com.
Profit from trading in the division dropped by £9.8m to £147.6m as the additional employment costs outweighed an improved gross profit performan]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/retail/frasers-blames-labour-for-10m-increase-in-employment-costs/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/retail/frasers-blames-labour-for-10m-increase-in-employment-costs/ The online fashion giant is targeting a valuation of between £30bn and £37bn, less than half the approximately £74bn price tag it secured during a 2022 funding round.
However, some investors believe Shein may need to lower its expectations further amid slowing growth and increasing regulatory scrutiny of Chinese ecommerce businesses.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/retail/sheins-37bn-ipo-valuation-under-pressure-as-eu-crackdown-knocks-growth/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/retail/sheins-37bn-ipo-valuation-under-pressure-as-eu-crackdown-knocks-growth/ Steiner is due to leave the top job in 2028 before moving into a founder role for a further year, during which he will provide strategic guidance and support to the board.
The succession plan follows reports of tensions between Steiner and Ocado chairman Adam Warby, who was said to have started searching for a new chief executive without consulting the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/retail/ocado-boss-tim-steiner-denies-he-will-be-puppet-master-after-ceo-exit/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/retail/ocado-boss-tim-steiner-denies-he-will-be-puppet-master-after-ceo-exit/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/retail/nobodys-child-opens-third-uk-boutique-of-2026-in-cambridge/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/retail/nobodys-child-opens-third-uk-boutique-of-2026-in-cambridge/