More than half of UK firms plan to hire new staff

AO World expects first-half revenue to be up 5.5% year on year, with pre-tax profit up by more than 20% to around £21.5m, according to its pre-close trading update published on 24 September 2026.

Next's first-half results reveal 9% sales growth, here's a full breakdown.

John Lewis Partnership reported a loss before tax and exceptional items of £89m for the 26 weeks to 1 August 2026, up from £34m a year earlier, in its interim results issued 10 September 2026. Partnership sales grew 2% to £6.3bn, but John Lewis-brand sales fell 2% to £2.0bn

New UK rules on fake reviews are now in force. Here's what housewares businesses need to know to stay compliant.

Household goods and non-store retail continue to outperform the wider market, with strong year-on-year growth despite a softer July.

Rainy Day Trust launches Thousand Smiles September, a sector-wide wellbeing challenge encouraging daily acts of kindness to support mental health and raise vital funds.