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Halfords raises profit forecast to £55m to £65m after strong summer trading

Halfords has upgraded its profit forecast after a strong summer and continued outperformance in its business in recent months. The motoring and cycling retailer now expects…
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Protein Works rolls out On Tap subscription service in UK ahead of European launch

Protein Works rolls out On Tap subscription service in UK ahead of European launch

27 August 2026 by Angela Beevers

Protein Works has entered the subscription market with the launch of On Tap in the UK. The retailer said the move forms part of its strategy…

Asda Foundation invests £1 million in 73 UK community projects in final fund year

Asda Foundation invests £1 million in 73 UK community projects in final fund year

27 August 2026 by Angela Beevers

The Asda Foundation is investing more than £1 million in 73 UK community projects through its Local Community Spaces Fund. The supermarket has awarded grants of between…

Primark enters Georgia market in latest US expansion

Primark enters Georgia market in latest US expansion

27 August 2026 by Angela Beevers

Primark is upping its US expansion with the opening of its first store in the state of Georgia next month. Due to launch on 8 September,…

Poundstretcher launches “Love the Brands, Love the Price” campaign

Poundstretcher launches “Love the Brands, Love the Price” campaign

27 August 2026 by Angela Beevers

Poundstretcher has launched a new campaign focused on value after opening 15 new stores in the past three months and creating 150 jobs. Its “Love the…

Miniso to open new store in York on 28 August

Miniso to open new store in York on 28 August

27 August 2026 by Angela Beevers

Miniso is to open a new store in York this month as it looks to benefit from the city’s status as a major tourist destination. The…

John Lewis unveils new Platter restaurant at Oxford Street store

John Lewis unveils new Platter restaurant at Oxford Street store

26 August 2026 by Angela Beevers

John Lewis has fully unveiled its new in-store restaurant concept with the opening of the flagship Platter at its Oxford Street store. The concept will replace…

Sainsbury’s launches modern work experience programme to help 10,000 young people

Sainsbury’s launches modern work experience programme to help 10,000 young people

26 August 2026 by Angela Beevers

Sainsbury’s is launching a new modern work experience programme that will create around 10,000 opportunities over the next year for young people. The supermarket described the…

Magnet continues small format rollout with new Harrogate showroom

Magnet continues small format rollout with new Harrogate showroom

26 August 2026 by Angela Beevers

Magnet is continuing the rollout of its smaller store format with the opening of a new 2,260 square foot showroom on Harrogate’s Albert Street. The kitchen…

Asda’s George shifts marketing message with “If You Know, You Know” campaign

Asda’s George shifts marketing message with “If You Know, You Know” campaign

26 August 2026 by Angela Beevers

George at Asda has shifted its marketing message from one focused solely on affordability to one that reframes George as a destination where style and value…

Dreams reaches 225 UK stores with Manchester Fort opening

26 August 2026 by Angela Beevers

Dreams has reached the milestone of 225 UK stores following the opening of its new 4,750 square foot site this month at Manchester Fort Shopping Park.…

Fabletics to launch in India via Reliance Brands partnership

25 August 2026 by Angela Beevers

Fabletics is to launch in India through a partnership with Reliance Brands Limited (RBL). The activewear brand will debut simultaneously through a dedicated India website and…

Mango expands south London presence with new Wandsworth store

25 August 2026 by Angela Beevers

Spanish fashion brand Mango has expanded its presence in south London with the opening of a new store at Southside Shopping Centre in Wandsworth. The 4,600…

M&S expands Zalando partnership to fulfil online orders across 22 European markets

25 August 2026 by Angela Beevers

Marks & Spencer has expanded its partnership with online retailer Zalando in a move that will see Zalando’s ZEOS platform fulfil M&S’s entire online direct-to-consumer business…

Mulberry to open new store at Liverpool ONE this November

25 August 2026 by Angela Beevers

Luxury handbag brand Mulberry is to open at Liverpool ONE this November. Spanning 979 square feet, the new store will occupy a prominent position in Keys…

People in Retail Awards 2026: tickets in high demand ahead of September gala

25 August 2026 by Angela Beevers

With less than a month to go, the Retail Bulletin team can’t wait for this year’s People in Retail Awards (PiRA) party on 24 September, which…

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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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