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SPAR begins search for new MD as Louise Hoste departs
Rituals to open in Chelmsford this September
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 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 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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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