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Co-op reports surge in annual profit

03 April 2025 by Angela Beevers
Co-op has reported a surge in annual profit after its strategy on delivering for its members paid off. In the year to 4 January, pre-tax profit... View ArticleView Article
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Sainsbury's appoints Katie Bickerstaffe and Steve Hare as non-executive directors

Sainsbury's appoints Katie Bickerstaffe and Steve Hare as non-executive directors

03 April 2025 by Angela Beevers

Sainsbury’s has announced that Katie Bickerstaffe and Steve Hare will join its board as non-executive directors following its AGM on 3 July. Bickerstaffe has held numerous... View ArticleView Article

TM Lewin returns to high street with new flagship store

TM Lewin returns to high street with new flagship store

03 April 2025 by Angela Beevers

TM Lewin has returned to the high street with the opening of a flagship store in Bow Lane in the City of London. The move follows... View ArticleView Article

Pureseoul to open at Westfield Stratford

Pureseoul to open at Westfield Stratford

03 April 2025 by Angela Beevers

Pureseoul, the UK Korean beauty retailer, has chosen Westfield Stratford as the location for its eighth store. Billed as the ‘Home of K-Beauty’ and opening on... View ArticleView Article

John Smedley names new managing director

John Smedley names new managing director

03 April 2025 by Angela Beevers

John Smedley has promoted Jess Mcguire Dudley to the role of managing director. She has succeeded Ian Maclean, a member of the Smedley family, who has... View ArticleView Article

PUMA to open London flagship store

PUMA to open London flagship store

02 April 2025 by Angela Beevers

PUMA has chosen London’s Oxford Street for the opening of its first European flagship store.  The move forms part of PUMA’s brand elevation strategy as it... View ArticleView Article

The Perfume Shop reports strong sales uplift in run-up to Mother's Day

The Perfume Shop reports strong sales uplift in run-up to Mother's Day

02 April 2025 by Angela Beevers

The Perfume Shop has reported a 14% increase in sales in the run-up to Mother’s Day with 280,916 bottles sold from 9th to 30th March. In the week... View ArticleView Article

Topps Tiles posts first half sales uplift ahead of £4 million cost increase

Topps Tiles posts first half sales uplift ahead of £4 million cost increase

02 April 2025 by Angela Beevers

Topps Tiles has posted an uplift in first half sales after volumes built progressively following a slower January. In the 26 weeks to 29 March, group... View ArticleView Article

Currys makes 'largest ever' investment in safety and security

Currys makes 'largest ever' investment in safety and security

02 April 2025 by Angela Beevers

Currys is making its largest ever annual investment in store safety measures as it looks to keep staff safe and deter shoplifters. As part of this,... View ArticleView Article

Morrisons appoints group property director

Morrisons appoints group property director

02 April 2025 by Angela Beevers

Morrisons has appointed George Brown as its new group property director. Brown previously worked with Aldi for over 21 years as national property director. In an... View ArticleView Article