Big-box retailers trial new concepts as more consumers turn to tradesmen

Fashion empire lost its way as customers moved online and overseas expansion foundered

Landlords and Pension Regulator conclude not enough money will be invested in business

Simon Arora says discount retailer ‘does not need’ M&A for growth

Arcadia restructuring plan faces strong opposition from Pensions Regulator

Retailer to launch deeply-discounted rights issue to fund Ocado deal

More than 1,000 jobs to go a year after group closed dozens of outlets

Bike and car accessories retailer says transformation plan to take longer than expected

Richer Sounds’ founder does not expect others to follow his lead of creating staff-owned trust

Consumers in Asia-Pacific region account for 40% of revenues worldwide

Agreement comes after food delivery service ended supply agreement with grocery chain

Employees vote in favour of reforms to end defined benefit scheme

Sales rise at B&Q in UK and Ireland after cold spell dented previous year’s figures

First time US retail giant has acknowledged speculation about the UK supermarket’s future

New analysis shows impact of digital and discount disrupters on UK shopping sector

Agreement will lead to 22 stores closing and reduced rents on 100-plus outlets

Fashion brand issues first update since return of Julian Dunkerton

Creditors left in full charge of department store group

Dutch-Belgian food group reports first-quarter results in line with expectations

Group’s president says reform of property-based tax ‘cannot come soon enough’

Retailer appeals against ruling that wine is not ‘free’ and subject to excise duty

Retailer races to secure agreement on restructuring and avoid collapse

Last-ditch push to secure landlord and creditor support for retail group’s restructuring

About 25% of shareholders voting opposed remuneration policy and report