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JD Sports launches loyalty app across British stores
Joe Browns launches first TV campaign
Joe Browns has launched its first TV ad campaign in its 25-year history. Running for four weeks, the Christmas campaign uses SkyAd Smart, with two ads... View Article
Lone Design Club partners with Grosvenor on “The October Issue” pop-up
Lone Design Club, the platform for emerging fashion designers and sustainable brands, is to open a pop-up store in partnership with Grosvenor’s UK property business. Situated... View Article
THG agrees multi-year partnership with Williams Racing
THG has embarked on a new multi-year partnership with Williams Racing. The health and beauty retail group has become the Formula 1 team’s official partner across... View Article
Pret A Manger accelerates US expansion with new joint venture
Pret A Manger has signed a new joint venture partnership with its current franchisee, Dallas International, as part of plans to accelerate growth in the US.... View Article
Inclusivity in Uniforms: Making menopause transition easier for women
This Menopause month, there’s a growing conversation about the importance of creating uniforms that work for women experiencing menopause. Menopause, a natural stage in a woman’s... View Article
John Lewis Partnership appoints new Head of Brand and Store Experience
Paul Jones has been appointed as John Lewis Head of Brand and Store Experience, reporting to Pan-Partnership Customer Director, Charlotte Lock. Starting on 8 January 2024, Jones’s... View Article
Consumer confidence tumbles in run-up to festive season
UK consumer confidence has fallen sharply in October as the cost-of-living crisis continues to have an impact on people’s spending power. GfK’s Consumer Confidence Index has... View Article
Matalan reports improved sales and profitability
Matalan grew its revenue by 0.8% to £288.6 million in its second quarter despite the impact of the cost of living crisis on customers’ spending. After... View Article
M&S resets early careers programmes as it looks for next generation of retail leaders
M&S has relaunched its early careers programmes and opened applications for its 2024 intake. The retailer is looking to attract 114 people to its Retail Leaders... View Article
ProCook posts 1.8% drop in revenue
Kitchenware retailer ProCook has posted a 1.8% decline in second-quarter revenue to £15.7 million following a “challenging” trading period. This included a 17% fall in ecommerce... View Article
M&S Food launches 100% paper, plastic-free and easily recyclable takeaway coffee cup
M&S Food has become the first major high street coffee retailer to offer its takeaway coffee and hot drinks in 100% paper, plastic-free, and easily recyclable... View Article
B&Q 24-hour themed dance-a-thon for Shelter
B&Q stores across the nation have come together for a UK-wide event to raise vital funds and awareness for B&Q’s charity partner, Shelter – the UK’s... View Article
Holland & Barrett joined Menopause Mandate yesterday for World Menopause Day
Holland & Barrett partners with campaign group Menopause Mandate on World Menopause Day (18th October) to bring attention to and achieve better support and education for... View Article
SPAR UK celebrates raising £3m for Marie Curie
Leading convenience store group SPAR is celebrating a huge fundraising milestone by raising £3 million for its national charity partner Marie Curie. SPAR UK chose to... View Article
Gear4music hit by lower European sales
Gear4music has posted a 6% fall in half-year revenues following its focus on prioritising gross margins ahead of sales growth. Revenues fell to £62.6 million in... View Article
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