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John Lewis launches new vodcast series ‘Gift List’ hosted by Angela Scanlon

John Lewis has launched a new vodcast series called Gift List, which aims to lift the lid on how celebrities approach gifting. Hosted by broadcaster and…

N Brown Group appoints former M&S exec Richard Price as non-executive director

N Brown, the parent company of JD Williams, Simply Be and Jacamo, has appointed former M&S executive Richard Price as a non-executive director to support its…

Dr. Martens appoints Isadora Versiani and Nadia Svensson to senior product roles

Dr. Martens has made two senior appointments for newly created roles in its global product leadership team as it enters its next phase of growth. Due…

Asda rolls out electronic shelf edge labels to 517 Express sites

Asda has rolled out electronic shelf edge labels across all of its Asda Express convenience stores. This has included the installation of over 1.2 million labels…

BP confirms Ian Tyler as new chair

BP has appointed Ian Tyler as chair, following a search process that considered both internal and external candidates. He joined the BP board as a non-executive…

The Boulevard to welcome Crocs and Hollister this autumn

The Boulevard designer outlet scheme will see Crocs and Hollister join its line-up this autumn. Crocs will open its first ever Northern Ireland store on 11…

ASA bans Sports Direct 50% off Puma deal advert over RRP claims

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned a Sports Direct advert for a “50% off” promotion, amid claims that a product’s original recommended retail price (RRP)…

IKEA UK invests £54m in cutting prices on 435 popular products

IKEA is investing £54 million in lowering the prices of 435 of its most popular products in the UK. The move forms part of the retailer’s…

The Perfume Shop launches personalised ‘Scent Rediscovery Service’

The Perfume Shop has launched a new personalised consultation service to help customers rediscover fragrances they love as their sense of smell, preferences and lifestyle evolve…

Irn-Bru owner AG Barr appoints former Carpetright CEO Darren Shapland as chair

Irn-Bru owner AG Barr has appointed Darren Shapland, former chief executive of Carpetright, as chair of the board. He has succeeded Susan Barratt, who has served…

Pavers Shoes to open first stores in Morrisons in October

Pavers Shoes is expanding its physical presence with the opening of two new stores within Morrisons supermarkets this autumn. The new spaces will launch in former…

Boden profits jump to £37.2m as US expansion pays off

British fashion retailer Boden has posted growth in both turnover and profit for 2025 following a strong performance in the US. In the 12 months to…

The Entertainer hires former John Lewis customer director as group chief customer officer

The Entertainer has appointed Craig Inglis as group chief customer officer, effective 7 September. Inglis has been working as a strategic adviser to the toy retailer…

Not On The High Street lands Dragons’ Den star Sara Davies as investor

Dragons’ Den star Sara Davies has acquired a stake in Not On The High Street and become a non-executive director of the company. In addition to…

UK shop price inflation hits two-year high in August

UK shop price inflation climbed to its highest level in two years in August, driven by higher energy, input, and commodity costs. According to figures from…

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