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Sealskinz opens first permanent store

Sealskinz has opened its first-ever permanent store on Hinde Street in London’s Marylebone Village. The move follows the outdoor and premium apparel brand’s launch of a... View Article

Consumer confidence improves ahead of Black Friday

There has been an uptick in consumer confidence in November as people put concerns about the impact of last month’s budget announcement behind them. GfK’s long... View Article

DFS reports improved trading as it appoints interim chief financial officer

DFS has announced that its improved trading performance has continued into its new financial year. The furniture retailer had previously reported better trading in the final... View Article

Currys makes tech upgrades and store improvements ahead of peak trading period

Currys is introducing a range of improvements in its UK and Ireland stores ahead of its busiest time of year. These include switching from paper product... View Article

Moonpig to launch new TV adverts to showcase personalisation options

Moonpig is to launch a new set of TV adverts in the run-up to Christmas. Debuting on 25 November, the first advert will feature a festive... View Article

Saint + Sofia chooses Covent Garden for first physical store

The Saint + Sofia contemporary womenswear brand has chosen London’s Covent Garden for the opening of its first physical store. The 1,600 square foot flagship at... View Article

Chisholm Hunter opens first store in Essex at Lakeside

Jeweller Chisholm Hunter has opened its first store in Essex as it continues to expand its UK footprint. Spanning 7,000 square feet, the boutique style store... View Article

JD Sports expects full year profit to be at lower end of guidance

JD Sports has said its full year profit is likely to be at the lower end of expectations after trading was hit by a volatile environment... View Article

Naturally Tiwa Skincare spreads “Pup Joy” this Christmas with PAW Patrol

Naturally Tiwa Skincare is spreading “Pup Joy” across the UK this festive season in a partnership with animated series PAW Patrol. With a mission to let... View Article

Boohoo appoints Tim Morris as independent chair

Boohoo has announced that Tim Morris has been appointed as its independent chair with immediate effect. The news follows a series of steps taken to strengthen the... View Article

American Golf to open concession in Go Outdoors’ Coventry store

American Golf is continuing its partnership with Go Outdoors with the launch of a new 2,300 square foot concession in Go Outdoors’ Coventry store on 25... View Article

Ted Baker wholesale to be managed by Pace Partnership London in UK and Europe

Pace Partnership London (PPL) has been appointed by New Lobster to manage Ted Baker’s wholesale business, including sales and marketing functions for the UK and Europe,... View Article

M&S reopens Brixton store after seven-month transformation

M&S has reopened its store in London’s Brixton following a seven-month transformation. In addition to selling food and groceries, the store on Brixton Road features a... View Article

WH Smith launches first own-brand Christmas sandwich range

WH Smith has launched its first own-brand range of Christmas sandwiches into 300 travel stores in the UK. Part of the retailer’s own-brand Smith’s Family Kitchen... View Article

Dunelm acquires soft furnishing retailer Home Focus

Homewares retailer Dunelm has acquired the Irish soft furnishing retailer Home Focus. Trading under the ‘Home Focus at Hickeys’ brand, the business has 13 stores in... View Article

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Desert Island Stores: Matthew Bourne of COOK

Here we have the latest interview in our Desert Island Stores series where Glynn Davis asks leading retailers about their favourite and most memorable stores. Matthew... View Article

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