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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…

Tesco Clubcard partners with Be.EV in latest loyalty scheme expansion

Tesco is allowing its Clubcard members to collect points when they charge their electric vehicles at Be.EV charging bays. The move follows the supermarket teaming up…

Retailers urge Government to reform packaging charges as costs double

Retailers are calling on the Government to overhaul packaging charges after new data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) revealed that packaging fees have doubled over…

Oak Furnitureland opens new 17,000 sq ft Ipswich showroom, taking store network to 70

Oak Furnitureland has opened a new Ipswich showroom as it continues to invest in its store network. The 17,000 square foot store at Euro Park Retail…

Asda in the ‘foothills of recovery’ as sales return to growth

Asda has returned to sales growth for the first time in two years, with like-for-like sales, excluding fuel, edging up 0.2% in the first seven weeks…

John Lewis opens online Christmas shop after early search surge

John Lewis has opened its online Christmas shop after recording a surge in early festive planning this year. The retailer said searches for ‘Christmas’ at johnlewis.com…

Aldi announces 25 stores to be refurbished as part of £300m investment

Aldi has revealed the next 25 locations where it will revamp stores this year. The retailer is currently investing £300 million in upgrading existing stores across…

Aurélien opens new flagship store in London’s Knightsbridge

Luxury fashion brand Aurélien has launched a new flagship store in London’s Knightsbridge. Designed to offer customers an immersive shopping experience, the 3,200 square foot space…

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