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Comment: When pubs meet retail

Many readers will know about my dual interests of retail and hospitality and it has therefore been very pleasing to find the increased blurring of the... View Article
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Cornish Bakery hails “runaway success” at Milton Keynes

Cornish Bakery hails “runaway success” at Milton Keynes

20 December 2024 by Angela Beevers

Cornish Bakery has hailed the “runaway success” of its new outlet in Milton Keynes. The company said its 65th bakery has exceeded all expectations by taking... View Article

John Lewis granted Royal Warrant by King Charles

John Lewis granted Royal Warrant by King Charles

20 December 2024 by Angela Beevers

The John Lewis department store has been granted the Royal Warrant of Appointment as supplier of household goods and furnishings to His Majesty King Charles III.... View Article

Debenhams promotes Patrick Duggan to creative director role

Debenhams promotes Patrick Duggan to creative director role

20 December 2024 by Angela Beevers

Boohoo owned Debenhams has promoted Patrick Duggan to the role of creative director. He was previously senior head of creative at Debenhams and earlier in his... View Article

Ocado Retail donates over 73,380 meals to families in need this Christmas

Ocado Retail donates over 73,380 meals to families in need this Christmas

19 December 2024 by Natalie Fresen

To mark its fifth year supporting The Felix Project, Ocado Retail has donated over 73,380 meals to families in need, surpassing its target of 45,000 meals... View Article

White Stuff launches heartwarming campaign ‘Christmas with Friends

White Stuff launches heartwarming campaign ‘Christmas with Friends

19 December 2024 by Natalie Fresen

White Stuff has launched its latest Christmas campaign, Christmas with Friends, shining a light on real people who embody the brand’s values of individuality, creativity, and... View Article

The Perfume Shop celebrates one year of revolutionary warehouse automation success

The Perfume Shop celebrates one year of revolutionary warehouse automation success

19 December 2024 by Natalie Fresen

The Perfume Shop, the UK’s largest perfume retailer, is celebrating a year of remarkable achievements following the implementation of its groundbreaking warehouse automation system at its... View Article

M&S teams up with 2SFG, Valeo Foods and FareShare to donate 100,000 Christmas dinners

M&S teams up with 2SFG, Valeo Foods and FareShare to donate 100,000 Christmas dinners

19 December 2024 by Angela Beevers

M&S Food has teamed up with long-term suppliers 2 Sisters Food Group and Valeo Foods Group to donate 100,000 Christmas dinners to families in need. Part... View Article

Jack Wolfskin announces new chief financial officer and leaders for retail and China

Jack Wolfskin announces new chief financial officer and leaders for retail and China

19 December 2024 by Angela Beevers

Jack Wolfskin has appointed a new chief financial officer and leaders for its retail and China businesses as it looks ahead to its next phase of... View Article

Puig and Charlotte Tilbury extend strategic partnership

Puig and Charlotte Tilbury extend strategic partnership

19 December 2024 by Angela Beevers

Puig has announced an extension of its strategic partnership with the Charlotte Tilbury cosmetics brand. The Spanish fashion and beauty group acquired a majority stake in... View Article

Burberry appoints new board member

19 December 2024 By Angela Beevers

Burberry has appointed Stella King as a non-executive director. Due to take up her role on 1 April 2025, she has been working with Moncler since 2011,... View Article

H&M acquires minority stake in retail technology platform

19 December 2024 By Angela Beevers

H&M Group has acquired a minority stake in a Swedish retail technology platform. A customer of Voyado for several years, the fashion and homewares retailer said... View Article

Wickes launches Matchmaker Tool to help customers choosing kitchens and bathrooms

19 December 2024 By Angela Beevers

Wickes has launched a new online tool which aims to be a gamechanger in helping customers choose elements of new kitchens and bathrooms. The Matchmaker Tool... View Article

Karen Millen unveils new premium jewellery collection with Simon Harrison

18 December 2024 By Natalie Fresen

Karen Millen has announced an exciting new jewellery licensing partnership with Simon Harrison, a renowned name in the fashion jewellery industry. This collaboration marks the launch... View Article

MandM Raises £3m for Teenage Cancer Trust

18 December 2024 By Natalie Fresen

MandM, the UK’s leading online off-price retailer, is proud to celebrate its remarkable 20-year partnership with Teenage Cancer Trust. Since 2005, MandM has provided unwavering support... View Article

Kingfisher offloads Romanian business

18 December 2024 By Angela Beevers

Kingfisher has announced the sale of its Brico Dépôt Romania business to Altex Romania for an enterprise value of €70 million. The sale includes the company’s... View Article