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Läderach expands UK presence with new High Street Kensington store
Läderach, the Swiss premium chocolatier, is continuing its UK expansion with the opening of a new store in Kensington. Situated at 135 High Street, the new... View Article
Marks Electrical reports “robust” first half trading
Marks Electrical has reported “robust” first half trading with revenue increasing by 9.3% to £58.8 million. The electricals retailer said there was particularly strong volume growth... View Article
Hype acquired by Apparel Brands
The Hype kids backpack and streetwear label has been acquired by Apparel Brands. Based in Manchester and backed by True Capital, Apparel Brands specialises in designing,... View Article
Majestic and The Range bring new wine emporium to Plymouth
Majestic has opened its first store in Plymouth on the ground floor of fellow retailer The Range’s head office in the city. The move follows Majestic... View Article
Sainsbury’s launches new range of Pan-Asian ready meals
Sainsbury’s has launched 13 new Pan-Asian ready meals and snacks inspired by the flavours of Japanese, Korean, Thai and Indonesian cuisine. The supermarket is looking to... View Article
Just Eat partners with Richer Sounds for on demand delivery
Just Eat is entering the electronics retail space through an exclusive partnership with Richer Sounds. The move will enable the audio and tech retailer to make a... View Article
Toolstation launches rapid delivery service
Toolstation has launched a new rapid same-day delivery service from selected stores. The move means that DIYers, plumbers, builders, electricians and decorators can access over 10,000... View Article
Asda reports third quarter sales decline as it invests £13 million in festive store hours
Asda has seen its third quarter revenue decline by 2.5% to £5.3 billion as it continues its work to improve the customer experience in its stores.... View Article
Tesco faces £1 billion extra tax bill following National Insurance hike
Tesco is set to face a £1 billion increase in its tax bill following the Government’s decision to raise National Insurance Contributions for employers. According to... View Article
The Entertainer halts new store plans due to National Insurance increase
The Entertainer has said it has been forced to abandon plans for the opening of two new stores following the Chancellor’s decision to raise employers’ National... View Article
Desert Island Stores: Matthew Bourne of COOK
Here we have the latest interview in our Desert Island Stores series where Glynn Davis asks leading retailers about their favourite and most memorable stores. Matthew... View Article
Tesco makes new healthcare services available through in-store health zone concept
Tesco has teamed up with some of the UK’s leading healthcare companies as part of a pilot store concept that gives customers access to an increased... View Article
M&S unveils Christmas Starts Here clothing and home campaign
M&S has unveiled its 2024 Christmas campaign for its clothing and home ranges. Aiming to highlight how Christmas can have a transformative effect on people, the... View Article
LEGO opens second Bristol store
LEGO has opened its second store in Bristol at Cribbs Mall. Spanning 1,578 square metres, the shop offers a wide assortment of LEGO products, including exclusive... View Article
Burberry brings back Paul Price for chief product merchandising role
Burberry has appointed Paul Price as chief product merchandising and planning officer. He is making a return to the luxury fashion brand after previously working as... View Article
