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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…

Jack & Jones to open flagship store at Bluewater this October

Danish fashion brand Jack & Jones is to open a new store at Bluewater this October. Spanning 6,370 square feet, the store on Lower Thames Walk…

Selfridges launches Imagination Café for three-month residency

Selfridges has opened its Imagination Café at the centre of its London store, following the transformation of Dolly’s Café for a three-month residency. The new eatery…

Primark lowers prices as part of new ‘Iconic Value’ push

Primark has cut the prices of hundreds of its most popular womenswear, menswear and kidswear styles as it announced a new era of “Iconic Value”. The…

Magnet Group’s CVA approved, paving way for store closures

Magnet Group’s creditors and landlords have approved the company voluntary arrangement (CVA) it proposed on 30 June. The proposals were overwhelmingly supported by over 90% of…

Myprotein activewear launches on Next’s Sports Club platform

THG’s Myprotein has partnered with Next to bring its activewear range to Sports Club by Next, expanding its retail footprint beyond its recent Footasylum tie-up. The…

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