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Footfall expected to decline year-on-year in run-up to Christmas
Retailers have been warned to expect a challenging run-up to the festive season with footfall predicted to decline year-on-year. According to MRI Software (formerly Springboard), the... View Article
Dr. Martens chooses London for 100th EMEA store
Dr. Martens has chosen London’s West End for the opening of its 100th EMEA store. The footwear brand said the new location in a heavy footfall... View Article
Zara doubles up at Gateshead’s Metrocentre
Fashion brand Zara has returned to the North East following a major store refurbishment at its expanded Metrocentre store. Now spanning 42,000 square, the shop is... View Article
Victoria Plum sold to AHK Designs
Online bathroom retailer Victoria Plum has been sold by private equity firm Endless as part of a pre-pack administration deal. The retailer has been acquired by... View Article
Oak Furnitureland launches ‘Grow Your Home’ campaign
Furniture retailer Oak Furnitureland has unveiled a new brand platform and campaign to highlight its expansion across new products and categories that serve the whole home.... View Article
Iceland boss resigns from Conservative Party citing loss of direction
In a surprising turn of events, Richard Walker, CEO of Iceland, has announced his resignation from the Conservative Party, expressing deep concerns about the party’s direction... View Article
Next’s CFO to retire next year
Clothing retailer Next has confirmed that finance chief Amanda James will step down in July after 28 years with the firm. Jonathan Blanchard, currently CFO and... View Article
John Lewis Partnership chair to step down
The John Lewis Partnership has announced that its chair is to leave the business in early 2025. In a statement, the employee-owned company, which operates the... View Article
Q&A: Danielle Pearce, chief executive of Merry People
In our latest Q&A, we hear from Danielle Pearce, chief executive of Australian wellington boot brand, Merry People. The business has attracted an almost cult-like following... View Article
Retailers demand urgent action on shoplifting surge
Retailers have called on the Government to take action over rising rates of shoplifting and assaults on store staff. In a letter organised by the British... View Article
Urban Outfitters launches BDG pop-up with denim swap shop
Urban Outfitters has opened a new pop-up store in London’s Chelsea. Called BDG Jeans by Urban Outfitters, the shop on King’s Road is the retailer’s first-ever... View Article
Dreams celebrates 20 years of mattress and bed making in the West Midlands
Bed retailer Dreams has today celebrated 20 years of making mattresses and beds in the West Midlands by opening the doors to its factory in Oldbury.... View Article
Episode 2: Cracking the code – Employee engagement vs. Employee experience
Today, we’re untangling a topic that might sound like a tongue twister at first glance—employee engagement versus employee experience. It’s like deciphering two sides of the... View Article
Asda introduces new commercial operating model
Asda is introducing a new operating model for its commercial function at its Leeds head office as it works to reach its long-term goal of becoming... View Article
Wrangler launches new collection with Barbie
Denim brand Wrangler has collaborated with Mattel on a new Wrangler x Barbie collection. Aiming to capture the playful style of Barbie and quintessential western design... View Article
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