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Jollyes posts strongest-ever full year performance

The Jollyes pet superstore chain has reported a record-breaking year with sales smashing through the £100 million barrier. In the 12 months to 29 May 2023,... View Article
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Wilko hires property agents ahead of rent cut talks

Wilko hires property agents ahead of rent cut talks

12 June 2023 by Angela Beevers

Wilko has appointed property agent CBRE in a move which could see the retailer ask landlords for a reduction in store rents. According to Sky News,... View Article

Lush brings Londoners an Asteroid City pop-up

Lush brings Londoners an Asteroid City pop-up

12 June 2023 by Angela Beevers

Lush has collaborated with Focus Features on the opening of a new London pop-up that celebrates filmmaker Wes Anderson’s latest film, Asteroid City. Open for five... View Article

Dune London returns to Newcastle

Dune London returns to Newcastle

12 June 2023 by Angela Beevers

Dune London has made a return to Newcastle with the opening of a new flagship store on the city’s Grainger Street. Spanning 1,400 square feet, the... View Article

Tesco could be breaking law on Clubcard pricing, says Which?

Tesco could be breaking law on Clubcard pricing, says Which?

09 June 2023 by Natalie Fresen

According to consumer group Which?, supermarket giant Tesco could be breaking the law over how it displays Clubcard prices. The group says Tesco does not explain... View Article

Wickes partners with solar panel and battery storage platform

Wickes partners with solar panel and battery storage platform

09 June 2023 by Natalie Fresen

Home improvement retailer, Wickes, is launching a partnership with solar panel and battery storage installation platform, ‘MakeMyHouseGreen.com’ and adds Electric Vehicle chargers to offering for the... View Article

Krisi Smith of Bird & Blend Tea Co. on Amazon Prime show Ready Set StartUP!

Krisi Smith of Bird & Blend Tea Co. on Amazon Prime show Ready Set StartUP!

09 June 2023 by Natalie Fresen

Krisi Smith, Co-Founder of Bird & Blend Tea Co. is on the newly released Amazon Prime ‘Apprentice’ style TV show Ready Set StartUP! Krisi Smith and... View Article

Søstrene Grene to open first store in Yorkshire

Søstrene Grene to open first store in Yorkshire

09 June 2023 by Angela Beevers

Danish homewares brand Søstrene Grene will open its first Yorkshire store in Sheffield city centre this summer. Spanning 5,600 square feet, the shop at Grosvenor House... View Article

The Big Interview: Suki Sandhu, CEO & founder of INvolve and Audeliss

The Big Interview: Suki Sandhu, CEO & founder of INvolve and Audeliss

09 June 2023 by Natalie Fresen

In keeping with our theme of ‘people matter’ and our continued celebration this Pride month, we feel privileged to share our latest interview with you. Suki... View Article

Mothercare chief executive steps down with immediate effect

Mothercare chief executive steps down with immediate effect

09 June 2023 by Angela Beevers

Mothercare has announced that Daniel Le Vesconte has stepped down from his role of chief executive and as a director of its board with immediate effect.... View Article

Marks & Spencer launches beauty takeback scheme

09 June 2023 By Angela Beevers

Marks & Spencer has launched a beauty takeback scheme in over 40 stores across the UK. In a partnership with beauty recycling expert Handle, the initiative... View Article

Carhartt appoints vice president of global merchandising

09 June 2023 By Angela Beevers

US fashion brand Carhartt has appointed Tara Roemke as vice president of global merchandising. In her new position, she will serve as the general manager of... View Article

M&S removes ‘Use By’ dates on fresh milk

09 June 2023 By Angela Beevers

Marks & Spencer has removed ‘Use By’ dates across its M&S Select Farms British and organic fresh milk as part of its commitment to halve food... View Article

Sustainable Urban Farm pop-up launches on Fleet Street

09 June 2023 By Angela Beevers

London’s Fleet Street Quarter has added community-led pop-up Urban Farm to its line-up at 109 Fleet Street. In a partnership with Square Mile Farms, the first... View Article

Aldi’s Rosé Billboard a world first

08 June 2023 By Natalie Fresen

The world’s first billboard dispensing free Rosé Wine is popping up in Manchester this week. With the North West identified by Aldi sales data as the... View Article

Bensons for Beds hires chief retail officer

08 June 2023 By Angela Beevers

Bensons for Beds has announced that Paul Owen will be joining its leadership team as chief retail officer. Owen has been working with Magnet since 2020... View Article