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Mappin & Webb launches new look showroom

Luxury jeweller Mappin & Webb has unveiled a new look showroom in York’s Davy Gate. The new larger space replaces the brand’s previous boutique on the... View Article
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Asda rolls out café food delivery service with Just Eat

Asda rolls out café food delivery service with Just Eat

10 July 2023 by Angela Beevers

Supermarket Asda has extended its partnership with Just Eat to include dishes from its cafés. Meals that can be delivered straight to customers’ doors range from... View Article

JYSK unveils plans for Irish distribution centre

JYSK unveils plans for Irish distribution centre

10 July 2023 by Angela Beevers

Danish furniture and homewares brand JYSK is seeking space for a 50,000 square metre distribution centre in Ireland. The company is calling on commercial property owners... View Article

[People Matter] It’s time to focus on company culture

[People Matter] It’s time to focus on company culture

10 July 2023 by Natalie Fresen

A positive company culture can create a work environment where employees feel valued, motivated, and engaged, which can lead to better job satisfaction, higher productivity, and... View Article

JD Sports takes full control of Iberian Sports Retail Group

JD Sports takes full control of Iberian Sports Retail Group

10 July 2023 by Angela Beevers

JD Sports is to pay €500 million to acquire the remaining 49.98% shares in Iberian Sports Retail Group as part of its expansion plans. The purchase... View Article

Ann Summers reshuffles leadership team

Ann Summers reshuffles leadership team

10 July 2023 by Angela Beevers

Ann Summers has reorganised its leadership team with the promotion of Maria Hollins to the position of chief executive. She has succeeded Vanessa Gold who has... View Article

Comment: we need the survival of stalwarts like Wilko

Comment: we need the survival of stalwarts like Wilko

07 July 2023 by Glynn Davis

Popping into my local Wilko store in North London recently for some essential items I was disappointed to find that it appeared the range of rabbit... View Article

ProCook appoints new chief executive as founder moves to non-exec role

ProCook appoints new chief executive as founder moves to non-exec role

07 July 2023 by Angela Beevers

Kitchenware brand ProCook Group has appointed Lee Tappenden as its group chief executive. The move follows the announcement earlier this year that founder Daniel O’Neill intended... View Article

Virgin Wines announces strategic partnership with WH Smith Travel

Virgin Wines announces strategic partnership with WH Smith Travel

07 July 2023 by Angela Beevers

Virgin Wines has signed a new strategic partnership with WH Smith’s travel arm. The online wine retailer said the move marks a significant step in its... View Article

Meander Apparel eyes expansion

Meander Apparel eyes expansion

07 July 2023 by Angela Beevers

Meander Apparel has secured funding for growth as it gears up for the launch of its crowdfunding campaign later this month. The sustainable outdoor clothing and... View Article

Salsa Jeans opens first standalone store in Ireland

07 July 2023 By Angela Beevers

Salsa Jeans, the Portuguese denim brand, has opened its first standalone store in Ireland at the Liffey Valley Shopping Centre. The shop offers the brand’s range... View Article

Arket to open first physical location in Spain

07 July 2023 By Angela Beevers

Arket, the Nordic fashion and lifestyle brand, is to expand into Spain with the opening of a flagship store in Barcelona this autumn. The H&M-owned business... View Article

Currys profits fall after poor performance in Nordics region

06 July 2023 By Angela Beevers

Electricals retailer Currys has posted a drop in full-year profit following a poor performance at its Nordics business. In the 12 months to 29 April, the... View Article

UK Flooring Direct acquired by Carpetright owner

06 July 2023 By Angela Beevers

UK Flooring Direct has been acquired by Keswick Flooring, a subsidiary of Nestware Holdings, from administrator Teneo Financial Advisory. The move has saved 85 jobs at... View Article

Virgin Experience Days appoints new chief executive

06 July 2023 By Angela Beevers

Virgin Experience Days has appointed Christoph Homann as its new chief executive. The move coincides with the business entering its next phase of growth in the... View Article

Crew Clothing appoints Neal Skupski as brand ambassador

06 July 2023 By Angela Beevers

Crew Clothing has appointed Neal Skupski, the number one seed in the men’s doubles at Wimbledon, as a brand ambassador. Skupsi will wear Crew Clothing off... View Article