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Tuesday November 21 2023

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Isabella Fish

retail editor, the times

Isabella Fish joined The Times as retail editor in January 2023. Previously she covered the fashion retail sector as deputy editor at Drapers magazine.

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When an item does not scan, shoppers can think it’s not their fault, according to Archie Norman

Middle classes shoplift too, says M&S chairman

The middle classes are partly to blame for the rise in shoplifting, according to the chairman of Marks & Spencer.

Archie Norman said that...

Tuesday November 21 2023, 12.01am, The Times

Actor Idis Elba, with Huel chief executive James McMaster, backed a £20 million fundraising for the company last November

A bit of Elba juice helps fuel Huel

A protein shake company backed by Idris Elba, the Hollywood actor, has swung into profit after a surge in demand.

Huel said that its affordable...

Tuesday November 21 2023, 12.01am, The Times

Jeweller accuses Sunak of own goal over tourist tax

The boss of Boodles, the luxury jewellery designer and retailer, has accused Rishi Sunak of scoring a “spectacular own goal” by scrapping...

Monday November 20 2023, 11.00am, The Times

Go Outdoors has found it hard to bounce back after its stores were forced to close in the pandemic

Clouds still linger over Go Outdoors

Profits at Go Outdoors almost halved last year as the retailer grappled with higher operating costs.

JD Sports Fashion

-owned seller of camping...

Monday November 20 2023, 12.01am, The Times

The nautical brand that is looking to make a splash across the pond

A coastal-inspired clothing brand from Cornwall has found itself in a position that even the most established British retailers have tried but...

Friday November 17 2023, 3.00pm, The Times

Dr Martens enlists Apple director to reboot its brand

Dr Martens has drafted in a retail expert from Apple to try to arrest the slump affecting the British bootmaker.

The FTSE 250 member has appointed...

Friday November 17 2023, 12.01am, The Times

The easing of inflation has prompted price cuts across brands made by Premier Food

Mr Kipling maker slices prices after costs stabilise

Premier Foods, the maker of kitchen cupboard staples from Bird’s custard to Bisto gravy, has begun cutting prices across some of its big brands...

Friday November 17 2023, 12.01am, The Times

Burberry said it would probably miss its annual revenue target but hopes that the appointment of the award-winning designer Daniel Lee would turn things around

Burberry profits hit by slump in luxury spending

The boss of Burberry has criticised the government for ignoring calls to reverse the “tourist tax” that he blamed for the British luxury group’s...

Friday November 17 2023, 12.00am, The Times

A big rise in business rates could be disastrous, say trade bodies

Hospitality sector in plea for help over business rates

A group of hospitality, retail and leisure trade bodies have made a last-ditch plea for Jeremy Hunt to freeze business rates in next week’s...

Thursday November 16 2023, 12.01am, The Times

Central Group will become the majority shareholder in Selfridges after reaching an agreement with Signa Group, its 50-50 joint venture partner

Thai group set to take controlling stake in Selfridges empire

A Thai company is set to take control of Selfridges in a debt-for-equity swap that dilutes the stake of its struggling co-owner.

Central Group...

Wednesday November 15 2023, 12.01am, The Times

Morrisons’ shopfloor staff are set to receive less in employer pension contributions under plans by the supermarkets group

Morrisons accused of pensions raid

Union leaders have accused Morrisons of “fleecing” its workers as it plans to cut its employer pension contributions for tens of thousands of...

Wednesday November 15 2023, 12.01am, The Times

Shein considering an offer for Topshop

One of the world’s fastest-growing fast-fashion groups has taken a shine to the Topshop brand.

Shein has formally registered its interest in...

Tuesday November 07 2023, 12.01am, The Times

Currys said the sale would allow it to focus on its largest markets, in Britain and Ireland, and reduce its debts

Greek sale brings extra firepower to Currys

Currys has agreed to sell its business in Greece to the country’s biggest power company at a bumper £175 million valuation as the electricals...

Saturday November 04 2023, 12.01am, The Times

Under Jo Jenkins, sales have returned to growth at White Stuff, which has moved away from a focus on winter fashion towards a more bohemian, lifestyle audience

More shops in store for White Stuff

The boss of White Stuff plans to open more stores as her “modern makeover” of the British lifestyle clothing retailer continues to bear fruit.

Saturday November 04 2023, 12.01am, The Times

The $54.5 billion Arm flotation in September was seen as a blockbuster IPO but proved to be a disappointment

IPO window slams shut leaving private equity out in the cold

Ask any investment banker in the City of London for their view of the flotations market right now and they’re likely to be downbeat. According to...

Saturday November 04 2023, 12.00am, The Times

Having the right stuff in retail can still mean opening high street stores

In an era when the fashion in retail seems increasingly focused on online shopping, digital channels and abandoning Britain’s high streets and...

Friday November 03 2023, 5.00pm, The Times

Simon Roberts wants to focus on bringing down inflation

Sainsbury’s boss appeals for freeze on business rates

The boss of Sainsbury’s has warned that an increase in business rates next year could put pressure on food prices and stall falling inflation.

Friday November 03 2023, 12.01am, The Times

Next sales are heating up for winter

Annual profit forecasts have been lifted by Next for the fourth time in five months after colder weather prompted Britons to stock up on winter...

Thursday November 02 2023, 12.01am, The Times

Estée Lauder has more than 25 premium beauty brands that sell in 150 countries

Middle East and China take gloss off Estée Lauder

Estée Lauder cut its annual earnings forecasts again yesterday, blaming a slow recovery in China and warning of potential disruption from the war...

Thursday November 02 2023, 12.01am, The Times

The supermarket, Britain’s second biggest after Tesco, said its price-cutting strategy was helping it to increase market share

Sainsbury’s winning back shoppers from German discounters

Sainsbury’s has won back market share from Aldi and Lidl for the first time after making a “step change” in its value perception over the past...

Thursday November 02 2023, 12.00am, The Times