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DFS reports improved trading as it appoints interim chief financial officer
Moonpig to launch new TV adverts to showcase personalisation options
Moonpig is to launch a new set of TV adverts in the run-up to Christmas. Debuting on 25 November, the first advert will feature a festive... View Article
Saint + Sofia chooses Covent Garden for first physical store
The Saint + Sofia contemporary womenswear brand has chosen London’s Covent Garden for the opening of its first physical store. The 1,600 square foot flagship at... View Article
Chisholm Hunter opens first store in Essex at Lakeside
Jeweller Chisholm Hunter has opened its first store in Essex as it continues to expand its UK footprint. Spanning 7,000 square feet, the boutique style store... View Article
JD Sports expects full year profit to be at lower end of guidance
JD Sports has said its full year profit is likely to be at the lower end of expectations after trading was hit by a volatile environment... View Article
Naturally Tiwa Skincare spreads “Pup Joy” this Christmas with PAW Patrol
Naturally Tiwa Skincare is spreading “Pup Joy” across the UK this festive season in a partnership with animated series PAW Patrol. With a mission to let... View Article
Boohoo appoints Tim Morris as independent chair
Boohoo has announced that Tim Morris has been appointed as its independent chair with immediate effect. The news follows a series of steps taken to strengthen the... View Article
American Golf to open concession in Go Outdoors’ Coventry store
American Golf is continuing its partnership with Go Outdoors with the launch of a new 2,300 square foot concession in Go Outdoors’ Coventry store on 25... View Article
Ted Baker wholesale to be managed by Pace Partnership London in UK and Europe
Pace Partnership London (PPL) has been appointed by New Lobster to manage Ted Baker’s wholesale business, including sales and marketing functions for the UK and Europe,... View Article
M&S reopens Brixton store after seven-month transformation
M&S has reopened its store in London’s Brixton following a seven-month transformation. In addition to selling food and groceries, the store on Brixton Road features a... View Article
WH Smith launches first own-brand Christmas sandwich range
WH Smith has launched its first own-brand range of Christmas sandwiches into 300 travel stores in the UK. Part of the retailer’s own-brand Smith’s Family Kitchen... View Article
Dunelm acquires soft furnishing retailer Home Focus
Homewares retailer Dunelm has acquired the Irish soft furnishing retailer Home Focus. Trading under the ‘Home Focus at Hickeys’ brand, the business has 13 stores in... View Article
The Body Shop announces two new senior appointments
The Body Shop has made two key appointments within its senior team. Penny Brook has been hired as chief marketing officer and Sally Dowling has been... View Article
Ikea to open Oxford Circus pop-up ahead of flagship store launch next year
Ikea is to open a pop-up store at London’s Oxford Circus that will be dedicated to its iconic blue Frakta bag. Due to launch on 28... View Article
Club L London partners with Hurr to launch exclusive rental collaboration at Selfridges
Club L London has teamed up with the Hurr fashion rental platform to make its occasionwear available for rent both online and at Hurr’s exclusive Selfridges... View Article
Lucy & Yak launches limited edition charity products to challenge Black Friday
Lucy & Yak, the socially and environmentally conscious fashion brand, is to launch a limited edition range of products to celebrate its relationship with long-time charity... View Article
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Desert Island Stores: Matthew Bourne of COOK
Here we have the latest interview in our Desert Island Stores series where Glynn Davis asks leading retailers about their favourite and most memorable stores. Matthew... View Article
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