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Asda extends partnership with Rowe’s bakers in south west

Asda has extended its partnership with Cornish bakery Rowe’s by launching seven new Rowe’s concessions in its supermarkets across the south west. The partnership began in... View Article
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Monsoon celebrate 50th anniversary with Portobello Rd pop-up

Monsoon celebrate 50th anniversary with Portobello Rd pop-up

25 April 2023 by Natalie Fresen

Today, 25 April 2023, the day of its 50th anniversary, Monsoon opens the doors to a pop-up boutique on Portobello Road, right where the brand’s story... View Article

Fortnum & Mason Coronation Collection a storytelling triumph

Fortnum & Mason Coronation Collection a storytelling triumph

25 April 2023 by Natalie Fresen

Department store Fortnum & Mason have launched an extensive Coronation Collection as well as a ‘behind the scenes’ look at the designs and products. According to... View Article

WiHTL, Diversity in Retail and Sainsbury’s partner for Ethnic Future Leaders Programme

WiHTL, Diversity in Retail and Sainsbury’s partner for Ethnic Future Leaders Programme

25 April 2023 by Natalie Fresen

WiHTL and Diversity in Retail (DiR) have announced that Sainsbury’s will be partnering with them on the fourth cohort of their Ethnic Future Leaders (EFL) Programme.... View Article

Aldi hits 10% grocery market share

Aldi hits 10% grocery market share

25 April 2023 by Natalie Fresen

Discount supermarket Aldi has hit record double-digit market share according to market researcher Kantar. The news comes as Kantar today announced that UK grocery inflation has... View Article

UK grocery inflation eases slightly to 17.3% in April -Kantar

UK grocery inflation eases slightly to 17.3% in April -Kantar

25 April 2023 by Natalie Fresen

Market researcher Kantar has said grocery inflation was 17.3% in the four weeks to April 16, down from the record 17.5% in its March data set.... View Article

Primark to expand Click + Collect trail in London

Primark to expand Click + Collect trail in London

25 April 2023 by Natalie Fresen

Primark is expanding its Click + Collect trial, rolling it out across London stores this summer as it builds on the success of the 25-store trial... View Article

John Lewis Partnership appoints first pan-partnership head of loyalty

John Lewis Partnership appoints first pan-partnership head of loyalty

25 April 2023 by Angela Beevers

The John Lewis Partnership has appointed its first pan-partnership head of loyalty as part of plans to drive an improved experience for customers. Due to take... View Article

Primark boosted by half year sales jump

Primark boosted by half year sales jump

25 April 2023 by Angela Beevers

Primark owner Associated British Foods has said first half trading at the fashion retailer was significantly better than expected due to strong footfall and the appeal... View Article

JD Sports appoints Angela Luger and Darren Shapland to its board

JD Sports appoints Angela Luger and Darren Shapland to its board

25 April 2023 by Angela Beevers

JD Sports has announced that Angela Luger and Darren Shapland will become non-executive directors of the company on 1 June. With extensive experience in digital commerce,... View Article

Authentic Brands Group to acquire Vince

25 April 2023 By Angela Beevers

Authentic Brands Group has agreed to acquire the intellectual property of the Vince luxury fashion brand. Through the agreement, Vince Holding Corp’s intellectual property will be... View Article

The O2 celebrates strong first quarter and Easter holiday performance

25 April 2023 By Angela Beevers

The O2 has enjoyed a strong start to 2023 with like-for-like sales across outlet shopping up 44%, F&B sales up 26%, and total footfall up 20%... View Article

Zalando takes virtual fitting room pilot to millions of customers

25 April 2023 By Angela Beevers

Online fashion retailer Zalando is enhancing the customer experience by piloting a virtual fitting room experience with millions of customers. The move enables customers to create a 3D... View Article

Aldi launches voucher giveaway for Coronation Street Parties

24 April 2023 By Natalie Fresen

Aldi is helping communities across the UK celebrate the Coronation in style with a huge voucher giveaway. The supermarket is giving away £500 in Aldi vouchers... View Article

Lidl to expand with “no ceiling on our ambition or growth potential”

24 April 2023 By Natalie Fresen

Supermarket giant Lidl is set to expand as it publishes its list of priority locations for new stores. The update comes after Lidl welcomed a record... View Article

Superdrug launches ‘Purchase for Nurses’ to celebrate International Nurses Day

24 April 2023 By Angela Beevers

Superdrug will be celebrating next month’s International Nurses Day by raising £175,00 to fund the equivalent of all Marie Curie registered nurses working in the Marie... View Article