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Consumer confidence and retail sales both rise amid “Burnham bounce”
Tesco expands rapid delivery service through Uber Eats and Deliveroo
Tesco is extending its rapid grocery delivery offering by launching on Uber Eats and Deliveroo. The supermarket already offers store-to-door grocery delivery in as little as…
Skims opens first UK flagship on London’s Regent Street
Kim Kardashian’s Skims has opened its first standalone UK flagship on London’s Regent Street as it accelerates its international expansion. Spanning 12,000 square feet, the store…
Southern Co-op launches free shopping giveaway across 173 stores
Southern Co-op has launched a four-week giveaway where up to 10,000 customers will have their shopping paid for, as it looks to support communities through periods…
Goldsmiths unveils new 4,840 sq ft store at Harlequin Watford
Watches of Switzerland Group’s Goldsmiths brand has opened a new, upsized store at Harlequin Watford. The shop, in the brand’s latest hybrid concept, has increased in…
PUMA appoints Dusan Hamlin as vice president of ecommerce
PUMA has appointed Dusan Hamlin to the newly created role of vice president of ecommerce with immediate effect. Hamlin brings more than 25 years of industry…
The Works profits surge by 44% in ‘pivotal’ year
The Works has been boosted by a 44% surge in profitability in what it described as a pivotal year. In the 52 weeks to 3 May,…
Temperley London names new CEO and design director ahead of September collection
The Temperley London fashion brand has appointed Morgaine McGee as chief executive and Jack Isenberg as design director as it prepares to present its new collection…
M&S, Currys, Boots and Next join You Tube’s Shopping Affiliate Programme in UK launch
M&S, Currys, Boots and Next are among the first retailers to join YouTube’s new Shopping Affiliate Programme in the UK. The programme is launching ahead of…
Decathlon launches ‘Middle Aisle’ to take on discounters
Decathlon has launched its first-ever “Middle Aisle” across its UK and Ireland stores, website and shopping app as it looks to take on discounters. The first…
Ocado to open 55,000 sq ft automated fulfilment centre in Stoke-on-Trent
Ocado Group is to open a 55,000 square foot automated customer fulfilment centre (CFC) in Stoke-on-Trent in a move that is expected to create hundreds of…
Mulberry hails year of ‘meaningful progress’ as turnaround gathers pace
Mulberry has hailed a year of “meaningful progress” as it reported narrowed losses and increased revenue. The luxury handbag brand posted a 4% rise in group…
JD Sports appoints Darren Shapland as interim chair after Higginson exit
JD Sports has appointed Darren Shapland as interim chair following the conclusion of its 2026 annual general meeting. Shapland has taken on the role with immediate…
B&Q appoints Laura Karsunky as director of retail media
B&Q has appointed Laura Karsunky as director of retail media as part of a strengthening of its commercial proposition. The retailer said the move will help…
Wickes revenue up 2.3% as retail arm returns to growth in Q2
Wickes has reported a return to growth in retail in its second quarter, as group revenue increased by 2.3% to £483 million. Retail revenue grew by…
Morrisons cuts prices on hundreds of summer essentials
Morrisons is cutting prices and introducing money-saving offers on hundreds of items to help budgets go further during the school holidays. Available in-store and online, the…
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The opening of the largest Cornish Bakery outlet – in Portsmouth Harbour – out of its estate of over 80 outlets moves the business beyond baked…
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