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Ryman opens first Scottish Ryman Design store

High street stationery retailer Ryman has opened its first Scottish Ryman Design store in Edinburgh’s St James Quarter. The stores are a design specialist offshoot of... View Article
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Aldi cuts prices on 45 fruit and veg products

Aldi cuts prices on 45 fruit and veg products

27 May 2024 by Angela Beevers

Aldi has lowered prices on a selection of over 45 fruit and vegetable products. The move represents a further £34 million investment by the supermarket as... View Article

Castore makes London outlet debut at The O2

Castore makes London outlet debut at The O2

27 May 2024 by Angela Beevers

Premium sportswear brand Castore has opened its debut London outlet store at Outlet Shopping at The O2. Situated on the scheme’s upper level adjacent to Reiss,... View Article

How great leadership boosts talent retention in retail

How great leadership boosts talent retention in retail

25 May 2024 by Shalagh Fredericks

It’s 9am at the plush Kimpton Fitzroy Hotel in London and the room is abuzz as guests enjoy their breakfast before diving into data and conversation.... View Article

Superdrug welcomes host of celebs for its biggest health & beauty event of the year

Superdrug welcomes host of celebs for its biggest health & beauty event of the year

24 May 2024 by Angela Beevers

Superdrug is holding its hugely popular Superdrug Presents experience following the event’s successful return last year post-pandemic. Held at Truman Brewery in London’s Brick Lane, the... View Article

Tesco launches new salad creations bay

Tesco launches new salad creations bay

24 May 2024 by Angela Beevers

A TikTok healthy eating trend has helped inspire the launch of a new salad creations bay at Tesco supermarkets. The move follows a growing number of... View Article

Election 2024: Potential impacts on the UK retail market

Election 2024: Potential impacts on the UK retail market

24 May 2024 by Natalie Fresen

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a general election to be held on 4th July, a move that could significantly impact the retail market in the... View Article

Consumer confidence continues to move up in May

Consumer confidence continues to move up in May

24 May 2024 by Angela Beevers

UK consumer confidence has continued to edge up this month as people feel more positive about their personal finances. GfK’s long-standing Consumer Confidence Index has shown... View Article

Asda launches new premium own-brand range

Asda launches new premium own-brand range

24 May 2024 by Angela Beevers

Asda has launched a new brand called Exceptional by Asda as it looks to elevate its premium tier offering. The move forms part of the supermarket’s... View Article

John Lewis launches biggest multi-brand menswear rental platform on the high street

John Lewis launches biggest multi-brand menswear rental platform on the high street

24 May 2024 by Angela Beevers

The John Lewis department store has launched the biggest range of menswear brands available to rent on the high street. The move follows the success of... View Article

Pets at Home welcomes CMA investigation into vet sector

24 May 2024 By Angela Beevers

Pets at Home has welcomed the Competition & Markets Authority’s decision to push ahead with a full market investigation into the veterinary sector. Yesterday, the CMA... View Article

VF Corporation appoints new chief financial officer

24 May 2024 By Angela Beevers

VF Corporation, the parent company of The North Face and Timberland, has appointed Paul Vogel as its chief financial officer. He will succeed Matt Puckett, who... View Article

Lush gives The Poetry Pharmacy a permanent space in its Oxford Street store

24 May 2024 By Angela Beevers

Following the success of a pop-up in London’s Soho, Lush is giving The Poetry Pharmacy a permanent location within its Oxford Street store. Spanning 62 square... View Article

Cutler and Gross upsizes on New York’s Mercer Street

24 May 2024 By Angela Beevers

British eyewear brand Cutler and Gross has upsized to a larger store on New York’s Mercer Street following ten years in the Soho location. The 2,400... View Article

Pepco Group reports record-breaking interim results for H1 2024

23 May 2024 By Natalie Fresen

Pepco Group, the fast-growing pan-European variety discount retailer, which owns the Pepco and Dealz brands in Europe and Poundland in the UK, has reported exceptional interim... View Article

The WiHTL & DiR 2024 Role Models for Inclusion shines a spotlight on those championing EDI

23 May 2024 By Natalie Fresen

The WiHTL & DiR 2024 Role Models for Inclusion in Hospitality, Travel, Leisure and Retail Index shines a spotlight on those championing equity, diversity and inclusion... View Article