Debenhams may sell Pretty Little Thing and shut distribution hub
Online fashion seller’s losses widen to £264m as Poundland confirms plans to close up to 150 stores
Victoria Beckham brand gets £6.2m loan from stars and backer as losses grow
Sales surge to £112m at fashion business on strong growth online, including new cosmetics products
UK retail shares fall amid fears of squeeze in consumer spending
Parent groups of Primark and B&Q hit as analysts say jobs and inflation concerns could affect sales
Egg and butter prices drive up UK food inflation as households feel squeeze
Food inflation at 4.2% this month, with prices increasing at fastest pace for 18 months, says British Retail Consortium
Marks & Spencer to open secondhand clothing store on eBay
Customers to get £5 vouchers for donating M&S clothes to Oxfam, which will get 15% of profits from eBay sales
Ocado worst for plastic bags as total single-use sales rise for first time
Shoppers in England bought 437m carrier bags last year as online food shops replace supermarket trips
The ‘closing down sale’ scam: when bargains are too good to be true
Fake ads on Facebook and Instagram about stock clearance deals use a sense of urgency to draw people in
Kmart supply chains under scrutiny for potential Uyghur forced labour links in Australian court case
Retailer says it has systems to identify and mitigate modern slavery risks and is ‘committed to respecting human rights’
Eau de courgette: rise in foodie perfumes may be linked to weight-loss drugs
‘Gourmand’ fragrances with notes of biscuit or cherries are also trending among young consumers online
WH Smith’s US adventure is now stuck in an accounting hole
The plunge in the group’s share price looks more than justified. And while expansion plans survive, big questions remain
Almost £600m wiped off WH Smith value after £30m accounting error
Group cuts profit forecasts and launches review after mistake relating to North American arm
Customers feeling raw after Tesco adds 25p to price of a meal deal
The offer still represents a significant saving but rises to £3.85 for Clubcard holders and £4.25 for others
Target CEO steps down as company faces weak sales and customer boycott
Brian Cornell to be replaced next year as retailer navigates boycott over its scaling back of DEI initiatives
Asda is still misfiring in supermarkets’ non-existent price war
With sales and market share shrinking, the notion that the chain could imperil Tesco and Sainsbury’s always felt fanciful
Shein looks at moving back to China for Hong Kong listing after London IPO stalls
Fashion retailer considered £50bn float in London but has not received backing from Chinese authorities