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Kingfisher offloads Romanian business

Kingfisher has announced the sale of its Brico Dépôt Romania business to Altex Romania for an enterprise value of €70 million. The sale includes the company’s... View Article
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Garden Trading ends 30th year on a high

Garden Trading ends 30th year on a high

18 December 2024 by Angela Beevers

Garden Trading is ending its 30th year on a high with sales up 25% compared to 2023. The home and garden retailer’s sales climbed by 77%... View Article

Shoe Zone warns on profit as it plans store closures

Shoe Zone warns on profit as it plans store closures

18 December 2024 by Angela Beevers

Shoe Zone has announced that it has seen a decrease in revenue and profit in the first two months of its financial year due to “very... View Article

Jollyes introduces enhanced people support and hiring measures

Jollyes introduces enhanced people support and hiring measures

18 December 2024 by Angela Beevers

Jollyes has introduced a range of new and improved people support measures for its team members. From next month, the pet retailer’s employees will be entitled... View Article

Miniso opens first UK airport store

Miniso opens first UK airport store

18 December 2024 by Angela Beevers

Miniso is to hold a grand opening for its first-ever UK airport store this week. The retailer will be celebrating the launch of its Miniso-Go store... View Article

Søstrene Grene invests in European logistics hub to support UK expansion

Søstrene Grene invests in European logistics hub to support UK expansion

18 December 2024 by Angela Beevers

Søstrene Grene is to open a new 45,000 square metre distribution centre in Venlo in the Netherlands as it looks to improve delivery efficiency for its... View Article

Morrisons cuts price of festive vegetables to 10p

Morrisons cuts price of festive vegetables to 10p

18 December 2024 by Angela Beevers

Morrisons is cutting the price of festive vegetables to 10p to make it cheaper for customers to tuck into a full Christmas dinner this year. The... View Article

Spa Ceylon launches at Superdrug

Spa Ceylon launches at Superdrug

17 December 2024 by Natalie Fresen

The world’s largest luxury Ayurvedic brand, Spa Ceylon, has officially launched on Superdrug alongside its existing availability on Amazon.co.uk and Spaceylon.co.uk. Known for blending traditional Ayurvedic... View Article

What retail can learn from the rise of Olivia Rose Pilates and the booming wellness market

What retail can learn from the rise of Olivia Rose Pilates and the booming wellness market

17 December 2024 by Natalie Fresen

The wellness and fitness industries are reshaping consumer habits, and Olivia Rose Pilates is a prime example of how brands can capitalise on this growing trend.... View Article

Specsavers opens its largest store in Wales at Haverfordwest

Specsavers opens its largest store in Wales at Haverfordwest

17 December 2024 by Angela Beevers

Specsavers has opened its largest store in Wales at Haverfordwest. Following a £1.2 million relocation to larger premises in the Riverside Shopping Centre, the brand’s new state-of-the-art... View Article

Aldi announces £650 million investment across Britain

17 December 2024 By Angela Beevers

Aldi has announced that it is to invest around £650 million in accelerating its growth across Britain next year. The funds will be used to develop new... View Article

LØCI pops up on Oxford Street with first physical store

17 December 2024 By Angela Beevers

LØCI, the luxury vegan trainer and apparel brand, has chosen the Future Stores experiential retail space as the location for its first physical shop. Known for... View Article

Sports Direct expands London footprint with new Westfield White City store

17 December 2024 By Angela Beevers

Frasers Group has opened a new Sports Direct store at London’s Westfield White City shopping centre. Spanning 29,000 square feet across two floors, the shop will... View Article

Tangle Teezer acquired by BIC

17 December 2024 By Angela Beevers

UK hairbrush brand Tangle Teezer has been acquired by consumer goods company BIC for €200 million. Launched in 2007, Tangle Teezer offers a patented range of... View Article

Asda to offer 15p Christmas vegetables this week

17 December 2024 By Angela Beevers

Asda is cutting prices of key Christmas vegetable lines to 15 pence in the run-up to Christmas. From Thursday 19 December, customers will be able get... View Article

The rewards of working in Retail during Christmas

16 December 2024 By Natalie Fresen

At a time when the festive season often feels overshadowed by stress, chaos, and expense, this heartwarming story offers a refreshing perspective on the joy, camaraderie... View Article

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Vivobarefoot partners with charity Earthed for limited-edition boot Vivobarefoot has partnered with charity Earthed to create a limited edition Earthed Magna Lite Boot, with 100 percent... View Article

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