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Primark trials new pre-loved clothing swap shop concept
Primark is trialling a new pop-up swap shop initiative to enable customers to exchange pre-loved and vintage clothing. Established to celebrate London Fashion Week, the pop-ups... View Article
Trust issues: why wellbeing support must be a priority this winter
By Chris Brook-Carter, chief executive of the Retail Trust With preparations for Christmas, retail’s busiest time, now well underway, our new Retail People Index has underlined... View Article
John Lewis Partnership submits plans for 215 rental homes in Reading
The John Lewis Partnership has submitted a planning application to Reading Borough Council for the transformation of a former distribution warehouse into rental housing. Through an... View Article
The Very Group appoints new non-executive directors
The Very Group has appointed Nick Beighton and Paul O’Donnell to its board as non-executive directors. Representing global investment firm Carlyle, Beighton is the former chief... View Article
Burberry appoints chief marketing officer and president, Americas
Burberry has appointed former Gucci senior executive Jonathan Kiman as chief marketing officer. Due to take up his role on 9 September, Kiman (pictured) will lead... View Article
Unlocking the power of uniforms: An interview with Ken Denny, Murray Uniforms
In this exclusive interview, Ken Denny, Client Relationship Manager at Murray Uniforms, shares insights into the strategic role of uniforms in business success. With over nine... View Article
Wickes opens first new store in Scotland in over ten years
Home improvement retailer Wickes has opened its first new store in Scotland since 2013 at Arnhall Business Park in Aberdeen. The 32,000 square foot space offers a... View Article
Watches of Switzerland Group on track to meet full year guidance
Watches of Switzerland Group has said it remains confident of delivering its full year guidance after trading in the first 18 weeks was in line with... View Article
Ultimate Products appoints new non-executive directors
Ultimate Products, the owner of the Salter and Beldray homeware brands, has appointed Andrew Milne and José Carlos González-Hurtado as non-executive directors. With the appointments due... View Article
Mango appoints new ecommerce director as it enters 12 new markets
Mango has bolstered its online business with the appointment of Marlies Hersbach as its new ecommerce director. Previously Mango’s international retail director for France, Hersbach will be... View Article
Primark launches exclusive collaboration with costume designer Colleen Atwood
Primark has launched an exclusive collection inspired by Warner Bros. Pictures’ Beetlejuice Beetlejuice film. In a partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, the fashion... View Article
Asda makes millions available to primary schools with industry first loyalty programme giveaway
Asda is making millions of pounds available to UK primary schools through its Cashpot for Schools initiative by encouraging customers to use its Asda Rewards loyalty... View Article
Holland & Barrett partners with Provenance to support customers to shop sustainably
Holland & Barrett is today announcing a pioneering partnership with Provenance, the leading sustainability data platform. This collaboration positions Holland & Barrett as one of the... View Article
Gymshark to open first permanent store outside of the UK in Dubai
Gymshark, the fitness community and apparel brand, is gearing up to open its first-ever permanent store outside the UK, choosing the world-renowned Dubai Mall in the... View Article
Bird & Blend Tea Co. opens first store in Sheffield
Independent tea company Bird & Blend Tea Co., arrives in Sheffield with a tea-licious bang. Sheffield is the 20th retail store in its portfolio, following recent openings in... View Article
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