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Sainsbury’s is set to launch two vinyl compilation albums from its new Own Label imprint through Universal and Warner Music. The records will be available in over 160 Sainsbury’s superstores around the UK. Sainsbury’s said the launch is a result of the success it has seen in the vinyl revival. For...

Morrisons saw its group like for like sales rise by 2.5% excluding fuel in its third quarter as it pushed forward with its strategy to become more competitive. In the 13 weeks to October 29th, total sales rose by 2.3%. The company’s new automated ordering system is now fully operational in...

Next has reported that its full price sales rose by 1.3% year on year in its third quarter following a strong uplift in online sales which offset a decline in its high street stores. In the three months to October 29th online sales climbed by 13.2% but sales in the retailer’s...

John Lewis saw its sales decline by 4& year on year last week to £98.7 million. Fashion sales were down by 1.9% due to unseasonably warm weather in many parts of the country and a competitor promotion being run on fewer fashion and beauty products than last year. Home sales were also...

French Connection is to join a growing range of fashion retailers launching their own collections of affordable bridalwear. The collection is due to launch in February with lines for spring/summer 2018. The collection will feature elegant gowns, bridesmaids dresses and separates such as lace trousers, blouses and skirts. Prices will...

Bluewater Shopping Centre has welcomed two new international brands to its line-up; luxury accessories brand Coach and US fashion jewellery brand, Alex and Ani.  Bluewater has already announced that Kate Spade New York will join its line-up later in the year. Other additions this year have included Neal’s Yard, Godiva, Smashbox...

Fashion retailer Jigsaw has confirmed that it is seeking a buyer for the business. Having founded the company in 1970, Jigsaw’s controlling shareholder John Robinson has appointed KPMG to deal with approaches from interested parties. A spokesperson for Jigsaw said: "The have been a number of approaches directly to Jigsaw around...

All Saints has reported a 20% rise in annual sales to £303 million as it continues to grow its international presence. In the year to January 28th, international sales accounted for 47% of the year’s revenue. EBITDA fell by 9% to £26 million. All Saints said that profit was impacted by...

Boots owner Walgreens Boots Alliance has seen a rise in sales thanks to its UK arm’s strong pharmacy sales. Group sales for the last quarter saw a 5.3% rise in sales to £22.73 billion, and a 0.7% rise to £89.2 billion on a yearly basis. Pharmacy sales in the Boots UK division...

Selfridges has posted its 11th consecutive year of record financial results for the year. The department store saw sales increase by £200 million compared to the prior year, up 16% to £1.6 billion. Meanwhile operating profits for the year jumped by 18% to £180 million. It has attributed its financial growth...