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Primark launches first US brand campaign

Primark has launched its first brand campaign in the US as it works towards a target of having 60 stores in the country. The fashion retailer... View Article
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Frasers Group non-executive director steps down

Frasers Group non-executive director steps down

13 August 2024 by Angela Beevers

Sports Direct owner Frasers Group has announced that its non-executive director David Brayshaw has retired from its board after nearly eight years of service.    Prior to... View Article

Chantecaille expands global presence with Tmall

Chantecaille expands global presence with Tmall

13 August 2024 by Angela Beevers

The Chantecaille luxury skincare and cosmetics brand is expanding in Asia through  a new domestic partnership with Tmall, China’s leading online retail platform. In a statement,... View Article

Fortnum & Mason introduces new coffee to go and ice cream counter

Fortnum & Mason introduces new coffee to go and ice cream counter

13 August 2024 by Angela Beevers

Fortnum & Mason has launched a new takeaway coffee service at its flagship store in London’s Piccadilly. Open seven days a week, the coffee counter in... View Article

JD to expand across the UK and Ireland

JD to expand across the UK and Ireland

12 August 2024 by Natalie Fresen

From Cork to Wembley, the ‘King of Trainers’ will launch shops across a range of locations featuring DJ’s plus Ballnado and Batak activation games on opening... View Article

Aldi set to invest £3 billion in British beef suppliers

Aldi set to invest £3 billion in British beef suppliers

12 August 2024 by Natalie Fresen

Aldi, the UK’s fourth-largest supermarket, is set to invest £3 billion with British beef suppliers over the next five years, as part of its ongoing commitment... View Article

M&S becomes first UK retailer to move to paper packaging for garlic baguettes

M&S becomes first UK retailer to move to paper packaging for garlic baguettes

12 August 2024 by Angela Beevers

Marks & Spencer has become the first UK retailer to move to paper packaging for garlic baguettes as it looks ahead to reaching net zero by... View Article

Card Factory teams up with Just Eat to offer on demand gifting

Card Factory teams up with Just Eat to offer on demand gifting

12 August 2024 by Angela Beevers

Card Factory has teamed up with Just Eat on a trial of on-demand delivery from selected stores. The exclusive partnership is initially being run across 19... View Article

H&M collaborates with Anamika Khanna

H&M collaborates with Anamika Khanna

12 August 2024 by Angela Beevers

H&M has unveiled a new collaboration with Indian designer Anamika Khanna. Due to launch in selected stores and online on 5 September, the collection spans womenswear,... View Article

American Golf announces store expansion with new GO Outdoors partnership

American Golf announces store expansion with new GO Outdoors partnership

12 August 2024 by Angela Beevers

American Golf embarked on a partnership with Go Outdoors through which it will open a 3,000 square foot concession in the outdoor retailer’s Gloucester store on 22... View Article

Salt & Stone secures significant investment from Humble Growth

12 August 2024 By Angela Beevers

Salt & Stone, the US fragrance-driven body care brand, has secured a “significant” investment from Humble Growth. Founded in 2017 by former pro snowboarder and its... View Article

Magnet launches Magnet MORE loyalty programme for trade professionals

12 August 2024 By Angela Beevers

The Magnet kitchen retailer has launched its biggest rewards programme to date with Magnet More. Running until 2 November, the programme will aim to offer verified... View Article

Pret A Manger implements body-worn cameras to protect staff from rising violence

11 August 2024 By Natalie Fresen

In response to the alarming increase in shoplifting and violence against retail workers, Pret A Manger has introduced body-worn cameras for its staff as part of... View Article

Understanding the cost of ownership and sustainability of uniforms

09 August 2024 By Natalie Fresen

Welcome back! In this second chapter, we’ll explore the importance of cost of ownership and sustainability in corporate uniforms with Andy Bass, Business Development & ESG... View Article

M&S becomes first high street retailer to introduce range of stoma knickers

09 August 2024 By Angela Beevers

M&S has become the first high street retailer to introduce a range of knickers for people with stomas. Available online and in selected M&S stores from... View Article

Mountain Warehouse hails record annual revenue

09 August 2024 By Angela Beevers

Mountain Warehouse has posted record revenue in the year to 25 February with rise of 4% to £386 million. The outdoor retailer also returned to the... View Article