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JYSK to open Sheffield store this month
New look M&S at Liverpool Street as retailer plots 10 new and up to 50 revamped convenience stores
Marks & Spencer has reopened its mezzanine store at London’s Liverpool Street station following a transformation. Launched in 2001 with franchise partner SSP as the first... View Article
Hobbycraft emphasises importance of physical retail as it announces plans for seven new stores
Arts and crafts retailer Hobbycraft is to open seven new stores in 2025. The news follows the recent launch of the retailer’s fifth UK store of... View Article
Currys to give 50 of its largest stores a makeover
Electricals retailer Currys has announced that 50 of its largest stores are to undergo a makeover. This will include the introduction of new categories, seasonal showcases,... View Article
Chris Shearer-Wright’s mission to build a proud and inclusive Oliver Bonas
Championing Change in Retail In an industry often driven by commercial targets and customer trends, Chris Shearer-Wright stands out as a beacon of progressive change. As... View Article
Holland & Barrett reports surge in full year sales
Holland & Barrett has said its transformation strategy is delivering strong results as it announced that its sales increased by 11% to £806.1 million in the... View Article
Pepco Group posts drop in like-for like revenue following supply chain disruption
Pepco Group, the parent company of Poundland, Dealz and Pepco, has seen its group revenue rise by 8% year-on-year at constant currency to €1.481 billion. However,... View Article
Mango launches first campaign generated by artificial intelligence for Mango Teen
Mango has launched an entirely AI generated campaign for its Mango Teen line. Created for the line’s limited-edition Sunset Dream collection, the campaign reflects Mango’s continued... View Article
Søstrene Grene advances sustainability with SBTi approved climate targets
Søstrene Grene has announced that its 2030 climate targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The SBTi, an internationally recognised climate standard,... View Article
Holland & Barrett partners with Next on in-store concessions
Holland & Barrett has embarked on a new partnership with Next in which it will launch three new “store within a store” concessions in Next shops... View Article
Travis Perkins appoints new chief executive
Travis Perkins has appointed the former boss of the Taylor Wimpey construction firm as its new chief executive. In a statement, the builders merchant said that... View Article
James Timpson steps down as CEO of Timpson to focus on new ministerial role
James Timpson, the recently appointed Minister for Prisons, Parole and Probation, has stepped down from his position as chief executive of the Timpson shoe repair chain.... View Article
Mulberry appoints ex-Ganni boss as new chief executive
Mulberry has appointed Andrea Baldo as it new chief executive. He will succeed Thierry Andretta who is stepping down with immediate effect. Baldo previously served as... View Article
Lidl rewards app to integrate EVC payments
Lidl is set to become the first UK supermarket to integrate payment of electric vehicle charging (EVC) within its rewards app. Customers using Lidl’s electric vehicle... View Article
Aldi reveals locations for next 11 new stores
Aldi has announced the locations of its next 11 new stores as it looks to reach more customers across the UK. There will be openings in... View Article
AO makes £2 million investment into its delivery fleet
Online electricals retailer AO is transitioning its fleet of tractor units from diesel to more environmentally friendly compressed natural gas (CNG). The retailer is investing £2... View Article
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