Deliveroo Reveals Changing Consumer Habits as Orders Pass Two Billion
Deliveroo announced it has processed more than two billion orders worldwide, a milestone that underscores a decade of rapid expansion since its 2013 launch. The company released new data showing the cheeseburger as the top‑ordered restaurant item globally, while grocery staples like milk, bananas and cucumbers dominate its new grocery segment. Retail orders now feature hydration sachets and even gloves, reflecting a broader convenience marketplace. The milestone follows Deliveroo’s 2025 integration with DoorDash, positioning it as a multi‑category on‑demand platform.
Tesco Sales Climb as Value Push Drives Market Share Gains, but Uncertainty Still Looms Large
Tesco reported a 4.6% rise in full‑year sales to £66.6bn (about $85bn) and a modest 0.8% lift in adjusted operating profit to £3.15bn ($4.0bn). The retailer’s value‑focused strategy—tripling Everyday Low Prices SKUs to 3,000 and adding over 10,000 Clubcard and...
Jollyes Seeks Out 160 New Store Locations with Huge Expansion Plans
Jollyes Pets announced a five‑year rollout of more than 160 new stores across Great Britain, adding to its existing 120‑store network. The retailer is targeting 3,000‑7,000 sq ft sites on retail parks or prominent roadside locations, with a particular focus on Birmingham,...
Clintons Rolls Out Experiential New-Format Store at Glasgow’s Silverburn
Clintons opened a new experiential store at Glasgow’s Silverburn on April 10, replacing its original 2007 unit just two doors away. The format emphasizes a curated product range, modern layout and exclusive lines, aiming to make the shopping journey more intuitive...
Imperial Brands Backs Full-Year Outlook as Pricing Offsets Tobacco Decline
Imperial Brands reaffirmed its full‑year outlook, saying pricing strength in combustible tobacco and rapid growth in next‑generation products (NGP) will offset a low‑single‑digit decline in volume. The company projects low‑single‑digit tobacco net‑revenue growth and double‑digit NGP revenue growth, targeting high‑single‑digit...
Gymshark Moves Beyond Retail to Open First-Ever Gym in Miami
Gymshark will launch its first dedicated gym, the Gymshark Lifting Club, in Wynwood, Miami later this year. The move pushes the UK‑based fitness apparel brand beyond its digital‑first roots and a string of flagship stores in London, Manchester, Amsterdam, Dubai...
The Cotswold Company’s Store Development Director on How Its Showrooms Are Evolving over Time
The Cotswold Company, a digitally‑led furniture retailer, opened its first London showroom in Kingston upon Thames, its inaugural 2026 store. The brand also announced a 16th location at Redbrick in West Yorkshire, aimed at bolstering its presence in the North...
Quiz Launches ‘Everything Must Go’ Sale as Administration Fallout Deepens
Quiz, the UK high‑street fashion chain, has launched an "everything must go" clearance across its 40 stores, slashing prices up to 80% on dresses and 60% on footwear. The sale follows its February appointment of Interpath as administrator after weak...
Drone Delivery Is Taking Off in the US, Could 2026 Be the UK’s Breakthrough Moment?
Walmart announced a 150‑store expansion of its Wing‑partnered drone delivery program, bringing the total to 270 stores by the end of 2027 and putting roughly 40 million Americans within reach of ultra‑fast aerial shipments. The move underscores a shift from pilot...
Nespresso Launches New Pop-Up to Encourage Flavour Experimentation
Nespresso is launching a six‑day pop‑up in London’s Covent Garden to promote its Vertuo World campaign, dubbed The Recipe Remix. The experience, fronted by global ambassador Dua Lipa, invites visitors to sample avant‑garde drinks such as pickled coffee cola and a...
Could Your Sales Be up to 11% Better?
Retailers face a chronic inventory accuracy problem, with more than 60% of records containing errors that can erode sales by 4‑11%. TSC Auto ID argues that a hybrid labeling strategy—combining traditional barcodes with RFID—delivers real‑time traceability, reduces shrink, and improves...
Behind Spar’s Spring Campaign with AFB’s CJ Antal-Smith
Spar launched its spring "Fuel Your Spring" campaign, fronted by fitness icon Mr Motivator, to spur footfall and reinforce its community role. The month‑long activation centers on the "Step to Spar" challenge, encouraging shoppers to walk to their local store...
Viral Bottle Brand Owala Names First UK Distributor as It Ramps up European Expansion
US hydration brand Owala has named Unify Brand Partnerships as its first exclusive distributor in the United Kingdom, establishing a dedicated retail and logistics base. The partnership will roll out Owala’s patented FreeSip bottles across major UK retailers, specialist lifestyle...
The Works CEO: How the Brand Is Betting Big on Bricks-and-Mortar
The Works, a UK discount retailer with more than 500 high‑street stores, announced it will abandon its ecommerce platform and double‑down on a store‑led strategy. In‑store sales already account for over 90% of revenue and like‑for‑like sales are up 3.3%...
Whole Foods Market’s Jade Hoai on Translating the Iconic US Brand Into London Bricks and Mortar
Whole Foods Market is accelerating its UK footprint with a series of compact stores, highlighted by the new Angel location in London. Executive purchasing leader Jade Hoai says the retailer is reshaping its iconic American model to fit dense urban...
