All River Island articles
Fashion retailer River Island remains a private company owned by the Lewis family. It operates around 250 high street stores throughout the UK and sells online through Riverisland.com, as well as on third-party websites such as Asos, Next and Very.
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GalleryIn pictures: retailers’ spectacular Christmas windows
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for store windows, as retailers seek to create seasonal in-store theatre to stimulate golden quarter spend
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NewsRiver Island has swung to a loss amid a ‘challenging’ environment and tough competition
Fashion retailer River Island has swung to a loss amid declining sales and competition within the fashion market continuing to ramp up.
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Retail Navigator AnalysisRiver Island (Financials)
Total sales at River Island Holdings fell 15.1% to £701.5m in the year ended 30 December 2023 (FY2023). The retailer described 2023 as a year of “reset” for the business, with “product ranges refocussed and a new leadership structure put in place”. It has been investing in its customer proposition, which includes “stronger product ranges, an enhanced shopping environment in stores and an elevated digital experience.” It conceded there is “increasing competition especially in the digital space”.
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News‘Online is the new car boot sale’, says Charity Super.Mkt founder
Charity Super.Mkt co-founder Maria Chenoweth has said “online is the new car boot sale” when speaking about the role of pre-loved in the fashion market, alongside Depop, eBay and River Island at LIVE 2024.
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DataRanking: The 30 fastest-growing fashion retailers revealed
It has been a tough few years for fashion, and retailers have been battling to lead on style, value and quality despite skyrocketing return rates, competition for customer loyalty and bold sustainability targets.
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NewsRiver Island profits plummet as it struggles with excess stock
Fashion retailer River Island has reported plummeting operating profits for the 2022 financial year as the brand battled to clear excess stock and rising inflation.
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NewsExclusive: River Island bolsters top team with new appointments
Fashion retailer River Island has announced Jane Eskriett and Richard Grainger as its new co-managing directors and Kirsty Homer as chief people officer, in a move to strengthen its executive team, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsJohn Lewis names former River Island CEO as non-exec director
Will Kernan has been appointed as John Lewis’ new non-executive director of its Partnership board, effective from September 12.
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NewsRiver Island former CEO Will Kernan joins Neptune home
Home decor and furniture brand Neptune has hired ex-River Island chief executive Will Kernan as its new chairman.
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DataFashion Forward: The top 30 fashion retailers by 2026
Fashion retail has experienced a turbulent time, but retailers investing in elevation, partnerships, acquisitions and focused transformation are set to win. Our Retail Week analysts reveal which retailers will lead the sector in 2026.
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NewsExclusive: River Island retail director departs
River Island retail director Steve Morris has stepped down from the fashion retailer after more than three years in the role, Retail Week can reveal.
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GalleryStore gallery: River Island opens new concept store at the Trafford Centre
River Island has opened a new digital meets physical store in Manchester’s Trafford Centre, relocating to take over the former Topshop unit.
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NewsExclusive: Richard Bradbury returns to River Island as executive chair
Richard Bradbury has returned as boss of River Island, 12 years after leaving the fashion retailer.
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NewsExclusive: River Island boss Will Kernan to step down
River Island chief executive Will Kernan is stepping down after three years at the helm, Retail Week can reveal.
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Innovation of the WeekInnovation of the Week: River Island's cost-of-living support package for staff
Welcome to the Retail Week Innovation of the Week, a new subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts
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NewsRiver Island invests in stores as it returns to profit
River Island swung back into the black in 2021, beating pre-pandemic figures.
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GalleryStore gallery: River Island unveils tech-driven Studios fascia
River Island has opened its first River Studios store in Derby.
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NewsRiver Island launches 'elevated' tech-driven new store concept
River Island is opening a new concept store named River Studios.
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AnalysisWinning strategies for 2023: How River Island is future-proofing its supply chain
River Island supply chain director Susanne Robbins will reveal how the fashion retailer is investing in technology and automation at Retail Week’s upcoming networking and learning event.
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AnalysisTracker: Retail reacts to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Retail Week rounds up the actions being taken by retailers in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Last updated March 29, 2022.