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Komodo Fashion leads the way in eco-friendly shopping online sizing technology
Komodo Fashion, a stalwart in eco-friendly fashion for over 30 years, is furthering its commitment to sustainability by integrating advanced online sizing technology. Established amidst the... View ArticleView Article
Scotch Soda opens iconic Carnaby Street store
Scotch & Soda proudly unveils their newly relaunched store on Carnaby Street, marking a new chapter for the brand under new ownership. The Scotch & Soda... View ArticleView Article
Neighbourly surpasses landmark of 200m meals distributed to charities and community causes
Bristol-based giving platform, Neighbourly, has surpassed the landmark milestone of distributing over 200 million meals to local charities and community groups via the Neighbourly network, helping millions... View ArticleView Article
Q&A: Ryan Llewellyn-Pace, founder and chairman of Hay Life Clothing
Here we talk to Ryan Llewellyn-Pace, former managing director of Barbour, about the launch of his new unisex fashion brand, Hay Life Clothing. What prompted the... View ArticleView Article
AO World delivers profit surge
AO World has posted surging profits in the year to 31 March as it benefited from more people buying tumble dryers and air fryers, and an... View ArticleView Article
Donutelier finds sweet spot on Carnaby Street
Donutelier is to join the retail line-up at London’s Carnaby Street later this year. The boutique bakery specialising in handmade doughnuts and pastries is taking a... View ArticleView Article
Revolution Beauty returns to profit as new strategy delivers results
Revolution Beauty has returned to profit after it benefited from a new strategy of focusing on core product categories. The company posted a pre-tax profit of... View ArticleView Article
ProCook grows revenue and returns to profitability
Kitchenware retailer ProCook has reported revenue growth and a return to profitability in the year to 31 March. Total revenue edged up 0.4% to £62.6 million... View ArticleView Article
Marks Electrical posts record revenue despite challenging year
Marks Electrical has posted a 16.9% increase in annual revenue to a record £114.3 million despite it experiencing a challenging year. In the 12 months to... View ArticleView Article
New West End Company appoints director of communications and campaigns
New West End Company, the business partnership representing 600 retailers, restaurateurs, hoteliers, galleries, and property owners across London’s Bond Street, Mayfair, Oxford Street and Regent Street,... View ArticleView Article
Søstrene Grene to open first store in the North East
Danish homewares retailer Søstrene Grene is to open its first store in the North East at Newcastle’s Eldon Square. Situated on the upper mall in a... View ArticleView Article
Adidas to open first UK 'The Pulse' store at Edinburgh's Fort Kinnaird
Adidas will be opening its first ‘The Pulse’ store in the UK at British Land’s Fort Kinnaird in Edinburgh on 28 June This will be followed... View ArticleView Article
Benefit’s Rainbrows campaign returns for fourth season to celebrate LGBTQIA+ community
Benefit’s acclaimed Rainbrows campaign proudly returns this summer for its fourth sensational season, continuing its mission to support and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community. Originating in 2021... View ArticleView Article
Sharps completes acquisition of Clever Closet
Fitted furniture retailer Sharps Bedrooms has completed its acquisition of Clever Closet. The move follows Sharps’ purchase of Fittingly in September 2023. Founded by Paul Jacob... View ArticleView Article
Aspinal of London appoints Laura Brown as chief executive
Aspinal of London, the luxury leather goods brand, has appointed Laura Brown as its chief executive. With an extensive background in luxury retail, Brown was retail... View ArticleView Article
Gear4music hires new non-executive director as part of wider board changes
Gear4music has announced that Sharon Daly will become a non-executive director of the company on 5 July. Possessing more than 25 years’ business experience, Daly co-founded... View ArticleView Article
John Lewis Partnership appoints interim executive director for finance
The John Lewis Partnership has announced that Andy Mounsey will become its interim executive director for finance on 6 September. Currently the partnership’s group finance and... View ArticleView Article
Iceland releases supermarket 'manifesto' to give customers a voice ahead of General Election
Iceland has released its Frozen Out supermarket ‘manifesto’ as a means of giving customers a voice in the run-up to the General Election. The document includes... View ArticleView Article
John Lewis launches new circular design collection
John Lewis has launched a new circular collection to cater to the needs of customers who are looking for more thoughtfully created and long lasting products.... View ArticleView Article
Top sustainable practices in retail
Sustainable retail practices are currently one of the most talked-about topics in the business world. As companies strive to satisfy the demands of a more ecologically... View ArticleView Article
L'Occitane sales exceed €2.5 billion milestone
L’Occitane International has seen its net sales increase by 19.1%, or 24.1% at constant rates, to €2.54 billion in the year to 31 March. The group... View ArticleView Article
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[Interview] Heather Jackson on GenM's vision for Menopause Empowerment in retail
Gen M has been shortlisted for Retail Partner of the Year at the People in Retail Awards. We sit down with Heather Jackson, to find out... View ArticleView Article
Frasers Group to acquire THG's luxury portfolio including Coggles
Frasers Group is to acquire THG’s luxury goods websites, including the Coggles fashion retailer, as it looks to strengthen its premium portfolio. The group has also... View ArticleView Article
Mango promotes teen line through new store in Barcelona
Mango has taken a further step in growing Mango Teen with the launch of a new point of sale in Barcelona. The Spanish fashion brand now... View ArticleView Article
Miniso prepares to open biggest store in the north
Miniso is preparing to open its biggest and “grandest” store in the north of England in Manchester’s Trafford Centre. Situated on the ground floor near to... View ArticleView Article
Footasylum to open first Aberdeen store
Footasylum is to open its first Aberdeen store at the Union Square shopping centre. Due to launch in early September, the 7,000 square foot space will... View ArticleView Article
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[Interview] An insightful conversation with the Founder of The Secret Linen Store
In this exclusive interview, we sit down with the founder of The Secret Linen Store, a brand renowned for its high-quality, sustainable home textiles. From humble... View ArticleView Article
N Brown wins Technology Project of the Year
N Brown Group plc, the inclusive fashion and homeware digital retail platform, has been awarded the Technology Project of the Year award at the Retail Systems... View ArticleView Article
Shaftesbury Capital announces Peak Performance's first UK store in Covent Garden
Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Peak Performance, the renowned Scandinavian outdoor brand, has selected Covent Garden to be the home of its first-ever UK store, marking... View ArticleView Article
Dr.PAWPAW celebrated in FEBE growth 100 2024 list
Dr.PAWPAW, the family-owned originator of multipurpose beauty products, has been honoured in the prestigious FEBE (For Entrepreneurs, By Entrepreneurs) Growth 100 2024 list, which highlights Britain’s... View ArticleView Article
Scoff Paper launches edible wedding cards for dogs
With around 12 million dogs now playing an important role in families across the UK, it’s no surprise that pet-friendly weddings are on the rise. In... View ArticleView Article
Sustainability in grocery retail: Challenges and opportunities
In recent years, achieving sustainability in grocery retail has become an immediate and pressing obligation. In a world where people are more concerned about the environment... View ArticleView Article
Lidl to host contractor events as it looks ahead to opening hundreds of new stores
Lidl is calling on contractors to sign up to a series of events as it looks ahead to opening hundreds of new stores across the UK.... View ArticleView Article
Space NK sells its US wholesale division
Space NK’s US wholesale division has been acquired by The PCA Companies. According to a report by Cosmetics Business, the sale includes the beauty retailer’s entire... View ArticleView Article
Primark to invest €40 million in Portuguese expansion
Primark is to invest over €40 million in its expansion across Portugal. This will include opening stores in four new cities and an extension of its... View ArticleView Article
Love Island launches first ever pop-up store
Love Island has chosen the Bluewater Shopping Centre for the opening of its first ever pop-up shop. Due to launch on 25 June, the store will... View ArticleView Article
Loaf expands London presence with new Chiswick store
Loaf, the premium British furniture brand, is expanding its London presence with the opening of a new ‘Shack’ showroom. The move means that Loaf will have... View ArticleView Article
Popeyes on track to double its UK store estate this year
Popeyes, the fast growing chicken QSR brand, is to open its 50th UK store in Glasgow. The news means that the brand is on track to... View ArticleView Article
Globalisation and HR in Retail: Opportunities and Pitfalls
What is globalisation in retail HR? Globalisation is one of the strongest tendencies influencing almost every industry in today’s volatile market. Globalisation is a phenomenon that... View ArticleView Article
Shoezone offers free next day delivery with no minimum spend
Footwear retailer Shoezone has introduced free next day delivery for all orders on its website with no minimum spend. From this month onwards, shoppers will be... View ArticleView Article
Sainsbury's core banking business to be acquired by NatWest
Sainsbury’s is to sell its core banking business to NatWest as it looks to focus on growing its retail offering. The news follows the retailer’s announcement... View ArticleView Article
H&M Group invests in Rondo Energy to further strengthen its climate strategy
H&M Group is partnering with Rondo Energy, a provider of zero-carbon industrial heat and power, to explore the potential for heat storage technologies in its supply... View ArticleView Article
Saucony appoints global chief marketing officer
Saucony, the performance running and lifestyle brand, has appointed Joy Allen-Altimare as global chief marketing officer. With over 24 years of experience in leading brand innovation,... View ArticleView Article
Asda delivery drivers wear ‘Happy to Chat about the game’ badges to help tackle loneliness this summer
Asda has relaunched it’s ‘Happy to Chat’ initiative this summer where delivery drivers have the the option to add a badge that signals they are happy... View ArticleView Article
Comment: Smaller stores delivering big results
When refreshing the front of my house recently, the large container of masonry paint was ordered online for collection the next day from the B&Q store... View ArticleView Article
Games Workshop sees jump in full year profit
Games Workshop has said it expects its full year profit to rise to no less than £200 million from £171 million in the prior year. In a... View ArticleView Article
Amazon to invest a further £23 million in skills training for UK employees
Amazon has announced that it is investing a further £23 million in skills training for employees across the UK. The news comes as a study by... View ArticleView Article
Mango to join line-up at Metrocentre
Mango is to open a new store at Gateshead’s Metrocentre this summer. The Spanish fashion retailer has taken a 6,233 square foot space adjacent to Jo... View ArticleView Article
Uber Eats launches new Courier Pick and Pack service
Uber Eats has launched a new service where its couriers will pick and pack their customer’s order from supermarket shelves and deliver it to their doorstep.... View ArticleView Article
Furniture Village to open new Lincoln store
Furniture Village is to launch a new store at Lincoln’s Valentine Retail Park later this month. Spanning 17,957 square feet across two floors, the shop will... View ArticleView Article
The Perfume Shop transforms digital experience with new accessibility features
The Perfume Shop, the UK’s largest fragrance retailer, has introduced and implemented new personalised website accessibility features to make online fragrance shopping more inclusive and accessible... View ArticleView Article
Q&A with Mikkel Grene, chief executive of Søstrene Grene
Here we talk to Mikkel Grene, chief executive of Søstrene Grene, about the Danish homeware retailer’s rapidly expanding presence across the UK. Can you briefly tell... View ArticleView Article
Russell & Bromley appoints Daniel Beardsworth-Shaw as first creative director
Premium footwear brand Russell & Bromley has appointed Daniel Beardsworth-Shaw as its creative director. The move marks the first time in the brand’s 140 year history... View ArticleView Article
Waitrose must-have Lulu Guinness tote returns
Waitrose has collaborated with Lulu Guinness on a new statement tote following the success of a first bag when it launched last September. Available online and... View ArticleView Article
Superdry appoints Dafydd Moore as director of global technology
Superdry has appointed Dafydd Moore as its director of global technology. Moore previously worked with Halfords where he was group director of IT strategy and architecture.... View ArticleView Article
Tesco to introduce improvements in chicken welfare standards
Tesco has announced that all fresh chicken in its core ranges will be reared to higher welfare standards. In a statement, the supermarket said there will... View ArticleView Article
Debenhams relaunch Designers At Debenhams with Graduate Fashion Week
Debenhams has announced Eleanor McMahon from Manchester Fashion Institute as the winner of the first “Designers at Debenhams Catwalk to Commercial” Award at Graduate Fashion Week (GFW)... View ArticleView Article
Decathlon UK: Navigating challenges and pioneering growth in 2023
Despite a tumultuous landscape in the sport retail industry, Decathlon UK has demonstrated unwavering commitment to the UK market, strategically investing to weather the storm and... View ArticleView Article
Dominic Hall named as President for SPAR International
Dominic Hall, Joint Managing Director of James Hall & Co Ltd has been elected President of SPAR International, the world’s largest voluntary retail food network. The... View ArticleView Article
Aldi crunches down on single use plastic in own label crisp packaging
Aldi is introducing recycled plastic to its own label crisp packaging. The supermarket has committed to incorporating a minimum of 35% recycled content across its Specially... View ArticleView Article
Kingfisher announces chief financial officer succession
Kingfisher, the parent company of B&Q and Screwfix, has announced that Bhavesh Mistry is to become its new chief financial officer. He will succeed Bernard Bot... View ArticleView Article
Waitrose relaunches premium No.1 range
Waitrose is relaunching its No.1 range with the addition of nearly 200 new and improved products. The move means that the supermarket will have over 600... View ArticleView Article
Marks & Spencer appoints Ikea's Marsha Smith as stores director, west
Marks & Spencer has appointed Marsha Smith to the position of stores director, west. Due to join the retailer in September, she has worked for 20... View ArticleView Article
Aldi to upgrade more than 30 shops this summer as part of £90 million investment in 2024
Aldi is to refurbish over 30 UK shops this summer as part of a £90 million 2024 store improvement programme. Changes will vary at store level,... View ArticleView Article
Superdry shareholders back proposed equity raise
Superdry’s shareholders have approved plans for an equity raise and delisting as the fashion retailer looks to ensure its survival. The news follows creditors approving a... View ArticleView Article
SPAR Launches SPARaoke – The nation’s first convenience store karaoke competition
This summer promises to be the definitive season of sports, and for convenience stores, it’s the biggest retail moment outside of Christmas. SPAR, the nation’s local... View ArticleView Article
WaterAid and the Wimbledon Foundation 'make a racket' about clean water
WaterAid and the Wimbledon Foundation took over a tennis court at The All England Lawn Tennis Club to create a giant mosaic. It took a team... View ArticleView Article
The Perfume Shop enhances bottle recycling scheme
As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint, The Perfume Shop has introduced upgraded recycling units across all stores, aiming to... View ArticleView Article
Sainsbury's completes transformation of flagship Cobham Superstore
Sainsbury’s has taken its Cobham supermarket to the next level after completing a project to upgrade the entire store. Today longtime loyal customer and friend of... View ArticleView Article
Tesco makes strong start to new financial year
Tesco has seen its retail sales increase by 3.4% on a like-for like basis to £15.3 billion in its first quarter as it experienced strong volume... View ArticleView Article
‘Poundland Perks’ rewards app launches in 62 stores in Scotland
Poundland is rolling out its pilot rewards app to 62 stores in Scotland following a trial in 43 shops on the Isle of Wight and in... View ArticleView Article
Missoma chooses Victoria Leeds for second permanent UK store
Jewellery brand Missoma has chosen Victoria Leeds for the opening of its second permanent store this summer. The 2,250 square foot boutique will showcase the brand’s... View ArticleView Article
M&S launches guide to help colleagues with caring responsibilities
To mark National Carers Week, Marks & Spencer has launched a new guide to help support staff who have caring responsibilities. Aimed at colleagues working in... View ArticleView Article
Wolford names new chief executive
Wolford has announced that Regis Rimbert is to become chief executive of the business on 14 June. Appointed for a period of three years, he will... View ArticleView Article
Asda sets up 'Nanzones' to combat loneliness and help the over 65s to watch Euro 2024 together
Asda is launching ‘Nanzones’ in three of its stores to help elderly people to gather, socialise and enjoy the Euro 2024 football tournament. In a bid... View ArticleView Article
Urgent call for retailers to comply with EPR regulations
Specialist lawyers says providing accurate data is crucial Irwin Mitchell’s leading environmental lawyer, Jill Crawford, has issued a warning to retailers regarding the importance of accurate... View ArticleView Article
Sainsbury's to offer Nectar points to customers using its ultra-rapid EV charging service
Sainsbury’s has announced that customers using its ultra-rapid EV charging service Smart Charge will be able to collect Nectar points. The move means the Smart Charge... View ArticleView Article
Cornish Bakery appoints first managing director
Cornish Bakery has appointed Mat Finch as its first managing director. With over 20 year’s leadership experience in the leisure, hospitality, retail, and tech sectors, Finch... View ArticleView Article
Quiz unveils new flagship store at Trafford Centre
Fashion brand Quiz has opened a new flagship store in the north west at Manchester’s Trafford Centre. The 2,500 square foot shop at 126 Regent Crescent... View ArticleView Article
Boots to add over 25 new brands to its beauty line-up this summer
Health and beauty retailer Boots is adding over 25 new names to its current line-up of 500 beauty brands. New brands including The Beauty Crop, Tree... View ArticleView Article
Marks & Spencer holds prices on school uniform items for fourth year in a row
Marks & Spencer is holding the price of school uniform for the fourth year in a row and is also offering an extended 100-day returns period... View ArticleView Article
SpongeBob SquarePants lands in Primark
Primark has expanded its partnership with Paramount to celebrate 25 years of SpongeBob SquarePants. Fans of the cartoon can shop from ranges featuring the SpongeBob, Patrick... View ArticleView Article
DFS warns on profit after weaker demand and Red Sea disruption
DFS has issued a profit warning following “challenging” consumer demand and the impact of disruption in Red Sea shipping. The upholstered furniture retailer now says its... View ArticleView Article
Trailberg to open first UK store at Manchester Arndale
Trailberg has selected Manchester Arndale for the opening of its first permanent UK store. The shop will stock the brand’s full range of range of tracksuits,... View ArticleView Article
Castore to join line-up at Centre:mk
Sportswear brand Castore is to make its regional debut in Milton Keynes with the opening of a flagship store at Centre:mk. Due to open on Silbury... View ArticleView Article
Superdry creditors approve restructuring plan
Superdry has announced that its creditors have approved its proposed restructuring plan as it looks to stave off bankruptcy. The fashion retailer said there was a... View ArticleView Article
Announcing the 2024 People in Retail Awards Finalists
The Retail Bulletin is delighted to announce the highly anticipated shortlist for the prestigious People in Retail Awards (PIRA) 2024. Now in its second year, the... View ArticleView Article
Mango strengthens its homeware offering as it appoints new director of Mango Home
Mango is strengthening its homeware offering as it appoints Nuria Font as the new director of Mango Home. Font joined Mango in 2006 as product manager... View ArticleView Article
Battersea Power Station hires Donagh O’Sullivan as chief executive
Battersea Power Station Development Company, the Malaysian owned operator and developer of London’s Battersea Power Station, has appointed Donagh O’Sullivan as chief executive. Due to take... View ArticleView Article
Miniso launches first blue themed store at Bluewater
Miniso has opened its first blue themed store at Kent’s Bluewater Shopping Centre. Situated on the Lower Thames Walk, opposite Foot Locker, the 2,000 square foot... View ArticleView Article
Planning permission granted for second phase of investment into Gunwharf Quays
Landsec has been granted planning permission from Portsmouth City Council for the second phase of its £45 million investment into Gunwharf Quays. The works will aim... View ArticleView Article
White Stuff launches in the US as it looks to double the size of its wholesale business
Lifestyle fashion brand White Stuff is launching in the US this summer as it accelerates its international expansion through its growing wholesale business. Shoppers in the... View ArticleView Article
Greggs invests in new state-of-the-art frozen manufacturing and logistics site to support growth
Greggs is to open a new state-of-the-art frozen production and logistics facility in Derby. Expected to launch in late 2026, it will be situated on a... View ArticleView Article
Review: Future of the High Street
It has been a rollercoaster of a ride for the high street since Covid-19 hit these shores with the long-term impact being an upgrade in the... View ArticleView Article
New West End Company launches manifesto for growth ahead of General Election
New West End Company has launched a manifesto ahead of the General Election as it looks to highlight a range of policy priorities and recommendations for... View ArticleView Article
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