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SPAR begins search for new MD as Louise Hoste departs

After four years as Managing Director of SPAR UK, Louise Hoste has decided to pursue fresh challenges and will leave SPAR on 8th September 2023. Louise joined... View Article
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Rituals to open in Chelmsford this September

Rituals to open in Chelmsford this September

06 September 2023 by Natalie Fresen

On Thursday September 7th 2023, Rituals will open its doors in Chelmsford, Essex on Bond Street. Joining an array of local and global brands in this... View Article

WH Smith revenues jump by 28% after strong travel performance

WH Smith revenues jump by 28% after strong travel performance

06 September 2023 by Angela Beevers

WH Smith has seen its group revenue increase by 28% in the year to 31 August following a strong performance from its travel division. Sales at... View Article

Jollyes reports accelerating first quarter performance

Jollyes reports accelerating first quarter performance

06 September 2023 by Angela Beevers

Jollyes has delivered its “best-ever” first quarter trading performance in the 13 weeks to 27 August with total sales rising by 33.6% to £33.7 million. Like-for-like... View Article

John Lewis appoints Will Kernan as non-executive director

John Lewis appoints Will Kernan as non-executive director

06 September 2023 by Angela Beevers

John Lewis Partnership has appointed former River Island chief executive Will Kernan as a non-executive director. Due to take up his position on 12 September, he... View Article

Fossil introduces new brand identity

Fossil introduces new brand identity

06 September 2023 by Angela Beevers

Watch brand Fossil has introduced a new brand identity as it looks to connect more deeply with the next generation of consumers. The new look has... View Article

Duo of British brands commit to Caledonia Park

Duo of British brands commit to Caledonia Park

06 September 2023 by Angela Beevers

Fashion retailers Phase Eight and Hobbs are to open new outlet stores at Scotland’s Caledonia Park. The TFG brands will join the likes of Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin... View Article

The North Face to join line-up at Manchester Arndale

The North Face to join line-up at Manchester Arndale

06 September 2023 by Angela Beevers

Outdoor clothing retailer The North Face has signed a ten-year lease for its first store in Manchester city centre. Situated in Manchester Arndale on New Cannon... View Article

Wilko: B&M snaps up 51 stores for £13m

Wilko: B&M snaps up 51 stores for £13m

05 September 2023 by Natalie Fresen

B&M has confirmed that it will buy 51 Wilko stores for £13m following the highstreet stores collapse. The rival discount chain, which has over 700 sites... View Article

Brits look to gift meaningfully in the face of cost-of-living pressures

Brits look to gift meaningfully in the face of cost-of-living pressures

05 September 2023 by Natalie Fresen

New research launched today by eBay Ads UK reveals Brits are seeking value for money above all in their Christmas shopping experience this year, with thoughtful... View Article

Sainsbury’s invests an additional £6m in its dairy farmers

05 September 2023 By Natalie Fresen

Dairy farmers supplying Sainsbury’s with milk will be paid more from next month thanks to a £6m annual investment made by the retailer to support farms... View Article

HelloFresh signs Armed Forces Covenant to support civilian employment of veterans

05 September 2023 By Natalie Fresen

HelloFresh has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, reinforcing the company’s commitment to fair treatment of veterans, reservists, and their families. The Covenant, created in 2000 by... View Article

SHEIN & Klarna announce ‘In Pink We Trust’ UK tour

05 September 2023 By Natalie Fresen

SHEIN and Klarna have announced an immersive ‘In Pink We Trust’ road tour to launch this September. Stopping off at key shopping destinations across the country... View Article

Hobbycraft launches new app with Hobbycraft Club

05 September 2023 By Natalie Fresen

Hobbycraft has announced the launch of a new mobile app, providing customers with access to product and project offerings as well as exclusive discounts and craft... View Article

[People Matter] The power of connection and social bonds at work

05 September 2023 By Natalie Fresen

Welcome back to the final episode of our Wellbeing series. Today, we dive headfirst into a question that reverberates through boardrooms and break rooms alike: What... View Article

Rapha appoints Robert Lee as chief creative officer

05 September 2023 By Angela Beevers

Cycling clothing brand Rapha has appointed Robert Lee as chief creative officer. With over two decades of experience in the athletic sector, Lee began his career... View Article