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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
The Body Shop announces two new senior appointments
The Body Shop has made two key appointments within its senior team. Penny Brook has been hired as chief marketing officer and Sally Dowling has been... View Article
Ikea to open Oxford Circus pop-up ahead of flagship store launch next year
Ikea is to open a pop-up store at London’s Oxford Circus that will be dedicated to its iconic blue Frakta bag. Due to launch on 28... View Article
Club L London partners with Hurr to launch exclusive rental collaboration at Selfridges
Club L London has teamed up with the Hurr fashion rental platform to make its occasionwear available for rent both online and at Hurr’s exclusive Selfridges... View Article
Lucy & Yak launches limited edition charity products to challenge Black Friday
Lucy & Yak, the socially and environmentally conscious fashion brand, is to launch a limited edition range of products to celebrate its relationship with long-time charity... View Article
Mulberry’s half year losses widen as it focuses on “rebuilding and reprioritising” its brand
Mulberry has reported a decline in sales and profit as it begins work to rebuild and reprioritise its brand. In the 26 weeks to 28 September,... View Article
Wingstop on track for up to 60 UK stores by end of year
Wingstop is continuing its UK expansion with the opening of a new site in Uxbridge. The move means that the chicken shop brand now has 22... View Article
Matalan launches pre-mature baby clothing range
Matalan has launched its first premature baby clothing range. Spanning five pieces, the collection aims to provide high-quality, affordable and practical options for families with premature... View Article
Claire’s evolves beauty category with new product offering
Claire’s is evolving its beauty category with the launch of C by Claire’s, an exclusive range of fragrances and body care products. The move follows the... View Article
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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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