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Nisa Local store in Islington undergoes modern transformation

A Nisa Local store, operated by LA Foods, in Islington has undertaken a modern refurbishment, leading to a significant boost in customer footfall. The Islington store... View Article
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Pre-loved fashion pop-up returns to Westgate Oxford this May

Pre-loved fashion pop-up returns to Westgate Oxford this May

18 April 2024 by Natalie Fresen

Westgate Oxford will welcome back pre-loved fashion pop-up ‘we are.’ this May, with the fast-growing sustainable fashion business operating on Leiden Square over Friday 17th, Saturday... View Article

Bensons for Beds appoints new Chief Commercial Officer

Bensons for Beds appoints new Chief Commercial Officer

18 April 2024 by Natalie Fresen

UK bed specialist, Bensons for Beds, has today announced the appointment of Mark Slater as Chief Commercial Officer. The role will see him become part of... View Article

Making a Difference Locally teams up with Kellanova to support grassroots football

Making a Difference Locally teams up with Kellanova to support grassroots football

18 April 2024 by Natalie Fresen

Nisa’s Making a Difference Locally (MADL) charity is launching an exciting new partnership with grocery brand Kellanova to support grassroots and inclusive football teams across the... View Article

Tails.com becomes B Corp certified

Tails.com becomes B Corp certified

18 April 2024 by Angela Beevers

Tails.com, the tailored dog food service, has become a certified B Corporation. Following an independent assessment by B Lab, the company achieved an overall score of... View Article

YesColours launches Design Studio bolstered by new investment

YesColours launches Design Studio bolstered by new investment

18 April 2024 by Natalie Fresen

Award-winning paint brand YesColours announces new strategic direction with Design Studio, backed by new investment strategy. “In April 2022, when we launched our innovative packaging for... View Article

Dunelm posts third quarter sales growth

Dunelm posts third quarter sales growth

18 April 2024 by Angela Beevers

Dunelm has seen its third-quarter sales grow by 3% to £435 million despite the “challenging” homewares and furniture markets in which it operates. The retailer said... View Article

BP invests in staff safety by rolling out body cameras to stores with higher levels of crime

BP invests in staff safety by rolling out body cameras to stores with higher levels of crime

18 April 2024 by Angela Beevers

BP has invested in the security of its retail teams by introducing body-worn cameras at stores experiencing higher levels of abuse and crime. The move is... View Article

Crocs appoints Terence Reilly as EVP and president for Heydude

Crocs appoints Terence Reilly as EVP and president for Heydude

18 April 2024 by Angela Beevers

Crocs has appointed Terence Reilly as the incoming executive vice president and president of its Heydude footwear brand. Reilly most recently served as president of the... View Article

H&M & Rokh celebrate new collaboration with event at Dover Street Market

H&M & Rokh celebrate new collaboration with event at Dover Street Market

18 April 2024 by Angela Beevers

H&M and Rokh have been celebrating their new collaboration with a crowd of industry insiders at London’s Dover Street Market this week. The event’s attendees included... View Article

Trouva acquired by Fy!

18 April 2024 By Angela Beevers

Trouva has changed hands for the third time in two years after being acquired by Fy!, the AI-enabled marketplace specialising in home and living. In a... View Article

Mint Velvet to join line-up at Centre:mk

18 April 2024 By Angela Beevers

Mint Velvet is to open its debut store at Centre:mk in Milton Keynes this summer as it continues its focus on expanding in premium retail destinations.... View Article

Don’t ‘boil the ocean’ if you’re to make the most of AI, says Kingfisher leader

17 April 2024 By Natalie Fresen

Successfully deploying Artificial Intelligence in retail will require businesses to focus on a handful of areas where the technology can really make a difference. That was... View Article

Harvey Nichols appoints Julia Goddard as new Chief Executive

17 April 2024 By Natalie Fresen

Harvey Nichols has announced the appointment of Julia Goddard as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective June 2024. Goddard succeeds Manju Malhotra, who served as CEO... View Article

The Future of In-Store Technology: Embracing the Change

17 April 2024 By Natalie Fresen

Retail is undergoing a ruthless renaissance after a transformation almost two decades long. The e-commerce eruption and pandemic lockdowns, as well as the customers’ inclination to... View Article

IKEA opens first Irish distribution centre

17 April 2024 By Angela Beevers

IKEA UK & Ireland has opened its first ever logistics facility in Ireland. Marking a significant milestone in the furniture giant’s expansion in the country, the... View Article