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Holland & Barrett Unveils Cardiff experience store
Holland & Barrett has launched a bold new chapter in wellness retail with the opening of its first Experience Store in Cardiff. Located on Queen Street,... View Article

Conversation with… Will Plowden, Founder of The Roost
Starting a business at a young age is a daunting challenge, but for Will Plowden, founder of The Roost, it was the perfect opportunity to bring... View Article

Consumer confidence edges up but remains fragile
Consumer confidence has improved slightly in March as people feel more optimistic about the economy but less so about their personal finances. According to GfK’s Consumer... View Article

In The Style rescued from administration
In The Style has been rescued from administration through an acquisition by Alps Sourcing. Saving 87 jobs, the pre-pack sale of the online fashion retailer was... View Article

Meadowhall announces 42,000 square feet of upsizes by trio of brands
Meadowhall has announced a trio of deals where JD Sports, Superdrug and Ann Summers will grow their combined space at the centre to 42,278 square feet.... View Article

Dobbies launches new long-term creative direction
The Dobbies garden centre retailer has unveiled a new strategic and creative platform called This Is Garden Living as it looks to drive year-round footfall. Developed... View Article

The Cotswold Company opens 13th showroom after record sales
The Cotswold Company, the digitally-led premium handcrafted furniture and homeware brand, is set to launch its 13th UK showroom in Knutsford this summer, creating at least... View Article

Footasylum hails record year
Footasylum has reported a record year of growth following strong performances in its retail and wholesale channels. In the year to 25 January, total revenue climbed... View Article

Comment: Boohoo losing its youth
You cannot read everything from a share price of course but it is among the solid indicators of a company’s health and future prospects. Boohoo has... View Article
Wickes hit by reduced demand for big ticket home improvements
Wickes has posted a decline in annual revenue and profit following reduced demand from customers for big ticket home improvement products. In the 52 weeks to... View Article
JYSK to open tech hub in Portugal
JYSK, the Danish home and furniture retailer, is to open a new tech hub in Portugal as it looks to develop more IT solutions to enhance... View Article
Space NK to open largest store outside of London
Space NK has committed to opening its largest store outside of London at Birmingham’s Bullring. The beauty and cosmetics retailer has signed for a 5,500 square... View Article
Panerai appoints new chief executive
Panerai has appointed Emmanuel Perrin as its new chief executive. Currently serving as head of specialist watchmakers distribution at the luxury brand, he will take up... View Article
Holland & Barrett Partners with WeDonate
Holland & Barrett pledges to help the nation get blood donation ready as stocks reach critically low levels. Holland & Barrett, the UK’s leading health and... View Article
Yodel expands wellbeing partnership with Retail Trust
Independent parcel carrier Yodel has reinforced its partnership with the Retail Trust, the industry charity dedicated to safeguarding the health and happiness of retail workers through... View Article
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Conversation with… Will Plowden, Founder of The Roost
Starting a business at a young age is a daunting challenge, but for Will Plowden, founder of The Roost, it was the perfect opportunity to bring... View Article
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