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Gear4music trading in line with expectations as it implements growth strategy
Gear4music has said it is on track to deliver revenues of over £150 million in the year to 31 March 2025 as it looks ahead to... View ArticleView Article
John Lewis brings back Never Knowingly Undersold price promise in new form
John Lewis has announced that its Never Knowingly Undersold price promise is returning next week after being “reimagined” for how customers shop today. From 9 September,... View ArticleView Article
Currys makes "positive" start to year
Currys has said it has made a positive start to its new financial year with market share gains and improved margins. In a trading update, the... View ArticleView Article
H&M Group relaunches Cheap Monday
H&M Group has relaunched its Cheap Monday fashion brand with a new denim collection. Originally established in 2004, the brand was known for its skinny jeans... View ArticleView Article
Primark UK sales hit by poor summer weather
Primark is expecting revenue growth of around 4% in the second half if its financial year after sales were boosted by its new store opening programme.... View ArticleView Article
Oliver Bonas opens a new, larger store on North Street in Brighton
Oliver Bonas, the renowned independent British lifestyle store, is excited to announce the grand opening of its new, larger store in Brighton, located on North Street.... View ArticleView Article
Nisa retailer joins forces with local council to launch Project Phoenix in Walsall
Nisa retailer Harjit Singh, MADL’s Community Champion of the Year 2023, is on a mission to reduce antisocial behaviour in the Walsall area in collaboration with... View ArticleView Article
Gymshark appoints Sian Keane as Chief People Officer
Gymshark, the fitness community and apparel brand, today announces the appointment of Sian Keane to the role of Chief People Officer. Sian is the latest in... View ArticleView Article
La Redoute appoints Fabien Versavau as chief executive
La Redoute has appointed Fabien Versavau as its new chief executive officer. Due to take up his role on 9 September, he will be responsible for... View ArticleView Article
Asda becomes first UK supermarket to sell refurbished TVs in stores
Asda has become the first UK supermarket to sell refurbished TVs in its stores as it looks to support the circular economy. Following the refurbishment of... View ArticleView Article
Poundstretcher slashes prices by up to 75% in new multi-million-pound summer sale
Discount chain Poundstretcher has cut prices by up to 75% on hundreds of products as part of a new multi-million-pound summer sale. The move follows the... View ArticleView Article
The Cornish Bakery opens new site in Nottingham as it announces record-breaking summer sales
The Cornish Bakery has opened a new large site in the centre of Nottingham as it announced that it has delivered record-breaking summer sales exceeding £1... View ArticleView Article
Astrid & Miyu leads trio of openings in London's Soho
Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Astrid & Miyu’s new flagship store in London’s Foubert’s Place has led a trio of new openings in Soho. The street... View ArticleView Article
Savage X Fenty announces international retail expansion into Selfridges
Savage X Fenty, the lingerie, loungewear and sportswear brand founded by Rihanna, has launched its first international physical location at London’s Selfridges department store. In the... View ArticleView Article
The Range and Wilko stores become dog-friendly
CDS Superstores has announced that its Wilko and The Range shops are now dog-friendly. The two retail brands are now welcoming well behaved dogs in all... View ArticleView Article
New mushroom-based soft drink Zooz set to launch in UK
A new non-alcoholic wellness drink, Zooz, is set to make its debut on 5 September 2024, introducing a unique mushroom-based beverage to the growing no-and-low alcohol... View ArticleView Article
SPAR South West partner with FareShare to distributes 32,000 meals
SPAR South West’s primary distributor, Appleby Westward Ltd, is making a huge impact on the fight against food waste and hunger in its trading area thanks... View ArticleView Article
The Perfume Shop launches their 2024 Christmas recruitment programme offering over 750 festive roles
The Perfume Shop, the UK’s largest fragrance retailer, announces its 2024 recruitment programme for Christmas Sales Assistants ahead of the festive season. From mid-September through to... View ArticleView Article
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[Interview] Jess Stern of Mustard Made
Jess Stern, Managing Director and Co-Founder of Mustard Made, sits down to share with us the journey of building a vibrant and stylish brand from the... View ArticleView Article
Comment: No Oasis for less affluent fans
In August 1994 I went to see Oasis play at the Forum in London’s Kentish Town at a cost of a mere £7 for a ticket... View ArticleView Article
Primark trials new pre-loved clothing swap shop concept
Primark is trialling a new pop-up swap shop initiative to enable customers to exchange pre-loved and vintage clothing. Established to celebrate London Fashion Week, the pop-ups... View ArticleView Article
Trust issues: why wellbeing support must be a priority this winter
By Chris Brook-Carter, chief executive of the Retail Trust With preparations for Christmas, retail’s busiest time, now well underway, our new Retail People Index has underlined... View ArticleView Article
John Lewis Partnership submits plans for 215 rental homes in Reading
The John Lewis Partnership has submitted a planning application to Reading Borough Council for the transformation of a former distribution warehouse into rental housing. Through an... View ArticleView Article
The Very Group appoints new non-executive directors
The Very Group has appointed Nick Beighton and Paul O’Donnell to its board as non-executive directors. Representing global investment firm Carlyle, Beighton is the former chief... View ArticleView Article
Burberry appoints chief marketing officer and president, Americas
Burberry has appointed former Gucci senior executive Jonathan Kiman as chief marketing officer. Due to take up his role on 9 September, Kiman (pictured) will lead... View ArticleView Article
Unlocking the power of uniforms: An interview with Ken Denny, Murray Uniforms
In this exclusive interview, Ken Denny, Client Relationship Manager at Murray Uniforms, shares insights into the strategic role of uniforms in business success. With over nine... View ArticleView Article
Wickes opens first new store in Scotland in over ten years
Home improvement retailer Wickes has opened its first new store in Scotland since 2013 at Arnhall Business Park in Aberdeen. The 32,000 square foot space offers a... View ArticleView Article
Watches of Switzerland Group on track to meet full year guidance
Watches of Switzerland Group has said it remains confident of delivering its full year guidance after trading in the first 18 weeks was in line with... View ArticleView Article
Ultimate Products appoints new non-executive directors
Ultimate Products, the owner of the Salter and Beldray homeware brands, has appointed Andrew Milne and José Carlos González-Hurtado as non-executive directors. With the appointments due... View ArticleView Article
Mango appoints new ecommerce director as it enters 12 new markets
Mango has bolstered its online business with the appointment of Marlies Hersbach as its new ecommerce director. Previously Mango’s international retail director for France, Hersbach will be... View ArticleView Article
Primark launches exclusive collaboration with costume designer Colleen Atwood
Primark has launched an exclusive collection inspired by Warner Bros. Pictures’ Beetlejuice Beetlejuice film. In a partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, the fashion... View ArticleView Article
Asda makes millions available to primary schools with industry first loyalty programme giveaway
Asda is making millions of pounds available to UK primary schools through its Cashpot for Schools initiative by encouraging customers to use its Asda Rewards loyalty... View ArticleView Article
Holland & Barrett partners with Provenance to support customers to shop sustainably
Holland & Barrett is today announcing a pioneering partnership with Provenance, the leading sustainability data platform. This collaboration positions Holland & Barrett as one of the... View ArticleView Article
Gymshark to open first permanent store outside of the UK in Dubai
Gymshark, the fitness community and apparel brand, is gearing up to open its first-ever permanent store outside the UK, choosing the world-renowned Dubai Mall in the... View ArticleView Article
Bird & Blend Tea Co. opens first store in Sheffield
Independent tea company Bird & Blend Tea Co., arrives in Sheffield with a tea-licious bang. Sheffield is the 20th retail store in its portfolio, following recent openings in... View ArticleView Article
Poundland Foundation donates £100,000 to Family Action
The Poundland Foundation has donated £100,000 towards the Family Action charity’s free FamilyLine helpline which supports people aged 18+ through its telephone, online and text message... View ArticleView Article
Exclusive: The Cotswold Company’s strategic growth driven by people-centric initiatives
Chief Commercial Officer Alan Joseph reveals how investing in employees fuels business success, enhances customer satisfaction and supports sustainability. We had the opportunity to speak exclusively... View ArticleView Article
Specsavers teams up with Millie Bobby Brown on Florence by Mills frames collection
Specsavers has partnered with actress and creator of the Florence by Mills beauty and skincare range, Millie Bobby Brown, on an exclusive line of optical frames.... View ArticleView Article
LEGO to open second store in Bristol
The LEGO Group has announced plans to open a second store in Bristol at Cribbs Mall. The news means that LEGO will have 20 stores in... View ArticleView Article
M&S trials grab-and-go coffee shops
M&S is introducing more grab-and-go food and drink options in its cafes as its looks to attract lunchtime customers and younger shoppers away from major coffee... View ArticleView Article
F&F launches first homewares brand
Tesco’s F&F clothing brand has launched its first ever homewares range. The selection of F&F Home products includes over 1,000 lines spanning all areas of home... View ArticleView Article
H&M Beauty to open flagship Swedish stores
H&M is to open two flagship stores in Sweden for its H&M Beauty brand this month. The new stores will aim to provide an “elevated and... View ArticleView Article
Strathberry appoints managing director
Luxury accessories brand Strathberry has appointed Martin Byrne as managing director as it aims towards a revenue of £100 million over the next three years. With... View ArticleView Article
Dunhill and Frieze Masters confirm three-year partnership
Dunhill has announced that its partnership with Frieze Masters has been confirmed as ongoing until 2026. The move means that the luxury menswear brand’s sponsorship of... View ArticleView Article
Space NK celebrates grand opening of new store in Exeter
Beauty enthusiasts in Exeter have a new destination for their favourite skincare and cosmetic brands as Space NK officially opened its doors in the Princesshay Shopping... View ArticleView Article
Oasis Reunion Tour: A nostalgic boost to retail and the economy
The highly anticipated Oasis reunion tour has set the stage for a major economic and cultural impact, echoing the influence of previous musical giants like Taylor... View ArticleView Article
All dogs want for Christmas… is a gift they can scoff
Scoff Paper unveils its festive collection of personalised, edible Christmas cards for dogs, featuring bacon, chicken, and turkey flavours Scoff Paper, the makers of unique edible... View ArticleView Article
VIEVE Launches nationwide roadshow
VIEVE, the cult beauty brand known for its innovative and high-performance makeup, is hitting the road for the first time ever with a nationwide roadshow. The... View ArticleView Article
Experiential store opening for The Perfume Shop in Clydebank
The Perfume Shop has today opened the doors to another new and improved experiential store at Clydebank Shopping Centre, Clydebank. The stylish new store features a... View ArticleView Article
Sainsbury's acquires ten Homebase stores
Sainsbury’s is to acquire ten leasehold stores from Homebase for conversion into supermarkets. Once converted, the shop floor area of the stores will range from 15,000... View ArticleView Article
Charles Tyrwhitt opens first store in Northern Ireland
Menswear brand Charles Tyrwhitt has opened its first store in Northern Ireland in Belfast’s Arthur Street. The shop will showcase the brand’s signature formalwear and smart... View ArticleView Article
UKRadiators.com appoints new operations director
Former Tiffany & Co executive Mark Webber has been appointed as operations director at UKRadiators.com. The move forms part of the online radiator retailer’s growth plans.... View ArticleView Article
American Golf signs professional golfer Dan Brown to exclusive sponsorship deal
American Golf has signed rising golfing star and DP World Tour player Dan Brown to an exclusive sponsorship deal. In 2023 the 29-year-old own claimed his... View ArticleView Article
Clarks Originals opens first Jamaican store celebrating decades of cultural legacy
Clarks Originals is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its first store experience in Jamaica, in partnership with Kingston’s own Signature Style. Signature Style, a... View ArticleView Article
Sainsbury’s launches support group for egg farmers
Sainsbury’s has established a new development group to support its egg farmers. Due to launch next month, the Sainsbury’s Egg Group will be run in collaboration... View ArticleView Article
Myrqvist opens first shop outside of Sweden in London's Jermyn Street
Swedish footwear brand Myrqvist has opened its first international store on London’s Jermyn Street. Designed by Swedish interior designer Astrid Lindén, the 1,069 square foot boutique... View ArticleView Article
Astley Clarke and Edge of Ember unite under new leadership
British jewellery brands Astley Clarke and Edge of Ember have been merged under new leadership by parent company Aeternum Holding. The move will see Astley Clarke... View ArticleView Article
Quiz posts full year loss and revenue decline
Quiz has reported a full year loss and decline in revenue after cost-of-living pressures led to reduced demand from consumers for its occasion wear. In the... View ArticleView Article
IKEA launches Market Hall Madness in celebration of new rewards perk
IKEA is offering customers the chance to win a “once-in-a-lifetime” 30 minute shopping experience where they can take home a trolley full of IKEA products for... View ArticleView Article
Authentic selects partner to manage Ted Baker's online operations in UK and Europe
Authentic Brands Group has selected longstanding partner United Legwear & Apparel Co. to manage Ted Baker’s ecommerce operations in the UK and Europe. The move follows... View ArticleView Article
N Brown completes new trading website roll out for its three strategic brands
N Brown Group has launched a new trading website for its JD Williams midlife retail brand as part of its digital transformation initiative. The move marks... View ArticleView Article
Morrisons cuts prices on over 2,000 products for More Card customers
Morrisons has cut the price of over 2,000 products online and in-store for More Card customers. The move has included offering an increased range of products... View ArticleView Article
Naked Wines makes progress in returning to profitable growth despite deeper losses
Naked Wines has said its company is in “much better shape” than a year ago despite reporting a fall in annual sales and deeper losses. In... View ArticleView Article
Frasers Group acquires stake in Accent Group to grow presence in Australia and New Zealand
Frasers Group has acquired a 14.65% stake in Accent Group, a retail and distribution business in the performance and lifestyle market in Australia and New Zealand.... View ArticleView Article
MAC appoints Emily Bromfield as senior vice president, global marketing
MAC Cosmetics has appointed Emily Bromfield as senior vice president, global marketing. Reporting directly to Aïda Moudachirou-Rébois, MAC’s global general manager, she will be responsible for... View ArticleView Article
Asda Opticians launches industry first apprenticeship
Asda Opticians is to give optical assistants the chance to become dispensing opticians through a new apprenticeship programme. The move marks the first time that an... View ArticleView Article
UK shop prices fall for first time in almost three years
New data has shown that UK shop prices have fallen for the first time since the beginning of the cost of living crisis almost three years... View ArticleView Article
Lanvin Group revenue hit by global luxury slowdown
Lanvin Group, the owner of brands such as Lanvin, Wolford and Sergio Rossi, has posted a 20% decrease in first half revenue to €171 million. While direct-to-consumer... View ArticleView Article
Aldi launches Back-to-School Fund to support parents
Aldi has launched a Back-to-School Fund to support families with children returning to school. Parents are being given the chance to secure one of 100 £100... View ArticleView Article
Landsec to transform former Debenhams unit at St David's into new outdoor space
Landsec has submitted plans to transform a former Debenhams unit at Cardiff’s St David’s shopping centre into a new outdoor space. The company said a £17... View ArticleView Article
Iceland's Second Chance initiative – A model for national rehabilitation
Following Paul Cowley’s interview on ITV’s This Morning, Iceland Foods’ Second Chance Initiative is gaining attention for its impactful approach to ex-offender rehabilitation. Under the leadership... View ArticleView Article
Shoezone launch exclusive back-to-school range to help parents fit kids' shoes from home
Shoezone, the online and in-store footwear retailer, has partnered with Heavenly Feet to release an exclusive shoe range. The shoes come equipped with a removable measuring... View ArticleView Article
Secret Linen Store sets the standard for sustainable practices in B Corp Impact Report
Secret Linen Store, the British brand known for its high-quality bedding and home textiles, has released its first B Corp Impact Report, highlighting the company’s significant... View ArticleView Article
Majestic's organic wine sales almost double in a year
Majestic has seen its organic wine sales almost double over the past year after availability and demand exceeded expectations. Sales of the products across its retail... View ArticleView Article
Consumer confidence remains unchanged in August
Consumer confidence has been stable in August despite people feeling less optimistic about the wider economy. GfK has announced that its long-running Consumer Confidence Index has... View ArticleView Article
Sainsbury's launches agroforestry initiative in partnership with the Woodland Trust
Sainsbury’s has launched a new agroforestry initiative in collaboration with the Woodland Trust. The news comes as the two organisations celebrate 20 years of partnership. Agroforestry... View ArticleView Article
Do I Need to Grow Up Yet?
As students across the country receive their results and begin contemplating their future careers, Eddie shares his inspiring journey of finding passion and fulfillment in the... View ArticleView Article
Barbour joins line-up at Seven Dials
Barbour has opened a new store in Covent Garden’s Seven Dials shopping district. Situated at 37 Neal Street, the shop been designed in line with the... View ArticleView Article
Phase Eight Opens Second Glasgow Store
Phase Eight is delighted to announce the opening of its latest store in Braehead Shopping Centre in Glasgow on Wednesday 21st of August 2024. The opening marks the brand’s... View ArticleView Article
Oriflame launches robot-operated warehouse in the UK
Leading Swedish beauty brand Oriflame has partnered with Active Ants, a multi-warehouse network, to launch its new UK warehouse today, offering a more accurate and faster... View ArticleView Article
Wilko to return to London with new Uxbridge store
Wilko is to make a return to London with the launch of a new store in Uxbridge this autumn. The household goods and garden retailer will... View ArticleView Article
Waitrose to open up to 100 convenience shops in next five years
Waitrose is increasing its investment in its store portfolio with plans to open up to 100 UK convenience over the next five years. The supermarket will... View ArticleView Article
JD Sports posts second quarter sales increase despite volatile market
JD Sports has seen its like-for-like sales increase by 2.4% in its second quarter as organic sales rose by 8.3%. While like-for-likes in the 13 weeks... View ArticleView Article
H&M Group to close online fashion outlet Afound
H&M Group is to close its online fashion outlet Afound this autumn due to insufficient demand. The platform offers customers reduced prices on past and present... View ArticleView Article
New managing director appointed at Boots Retail Thailand
Boots Retail Thailand has appointed Mark Koprowski as its new managing director. Possessing over 20 years’ leadership experience in retail business management, new business model development,... View ArticleView Article
Oti Mabuse visits Sainsbury's funded kids food and activity summer club
With the school holidays in full swing, Oti Mabuse visited Somerville Youth & Play Provision in South London to meet the children who are benefitting from... View ArticleView Article
The Cotswold Company launches of delivery training academy and second delivery depot
The Cotswold Company furniture brand is strengthening its delivery offer through the launch of the Cotswold Home Delivery Training Academy and its second UK depot in... View ArticleView Article
White Stuff partners with charity Create to tackle loneliness and isolation
White Stuff has embarked on a new charity partnership with the Create creative arts charity. According to the Office for National Statistics, almost four million UK... View ArticleView Article
Angling Direct hails "robust" first half performance
Angling Direct has said it delivered a robust first half performance as it reported a 5.6% revenue increase to £45.8 million following the success of its... View ArticleView Article
Tesco appoints former Costa Coffee senior executive as customer director
News has emerged that Tesco has appointed former Costa Coffee commercial, marketing and innovation director Becky Brock as its new customer director. Having joined the supermarket... View ArticleView Article
SportsShoes.com launches mobile app to deliver a "best-in-class" retail experience
SportsShoes.com has launched its first mobile app as it looks to enhance its customer shopping experience. The move forms part of the online running and outdoor... View ArticleView Article
Dyson takes first step into the world of wet line styling products
Dyson has taken its first step into the world of wet line styling products with the launch of a pre-style cream and post-style serum. Also marking... View ArticleView Article
Hobbycraft in advanced talks over potential sale
Arts and crafts retailer Hobbycraft is on the brink of being sold to a specialist investor whose executives have previously backed retail brands such as Paperchase... View ArticleView Article
The Perfume Shop opens upgraded experiential store in Dunfermline with sustainable features
The Perfume Shop celebrated the scent-sational new addition of another new and improved experiential store at Kingsgate Centre, Dunfermline. The iconic retailer revealed a new and... View ArticleView Article
Lucy & Yak 2024 impact report highlights ethical and sustainable progress
UK-based fashion brand Lucy & Yak have released its 2024 Impact report which emphasises its commitment to ethical practices and sustainability. Founded in 2017, the company... View ArticleView Article
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