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A Day in the Life … Hannah Grievson, Sloane Stanley

Meet Hannah Grievson, Property Director at Sloane Stanley, who has transformed Chelsea’s retail and community spaces with her two decades of experience in property management. With... View Article
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Ted Baker set to close 15 stores with the loss of 245 jobs

Ted Baker set to close 15 stores with the loss of 245 jobs

09 April 2024 by Angela Beevers

Fashion brand Ted Baker is set to close 15 stores with the loss of 245 jobs. The news follows the company’s European retail and online arm... View Article

UK Retail’s path to sustainability? BRC intel revealed

UK Retail’s path to sustainability? BRC intel revealed

08 April 2024 by Natalie Fresen

New study highlights major opportunities for UK retail to become more sustainable A new study analysing the sustainability of the UK retail industry, through a survey... View Article

Sophia Webster steps into Stratford with new headquarters at Sugar House Island

Sophia Webster steps into Stratford with new headquarters at Sugar House Island

08 April 2024 by Natalie Fresen

In a significant move for the luxury footwear scene, British designer brand Sophia Webster has announced its headquarters will now call Sugar House Island in Stratford,... View Article

M&S Food launches biggest ever marketing campaign

M&S Food launches biggest ever marketing campaign

08 April 2024 by Angela Beevers

Marks & Spencer’s food business is launching its biggest-ever marketing campaign with its latest Farm to Foodhall creative. Spanning 18 weeks, it will run across TV,... View Article

John Lewis Partnership appoints Jason Tarry as new chairman

John Lewis Partnership appoints Jason Tarry as new chairman

08 April 2024 by Angela Beevers

The John Lewis Partnership has appointed the former chief executive of Tesco UK as its seventh chairman. Expected to take up his role in September, Jason... View Article

Zara to upsize at Birmingham’s Bullring & Grand Central

Zara to upsize at Birmingham’s Bullring & Grand Central

08 April 2024 by Angela Beevers

Zara is to undertake a significant upsize at Birmingham’s Bullring & Grand Central by repurposing part of the scheme’s former Debenhams store. The Inditex-owned fashion brand... View Article

Currys shareholder urges retailer to sell its mobile phone division

Currys shareholder urges retailer to sell its mobile phone division

08 April 2024 by Angela Beevers

A major Currys shareholder has been urging the business to offload its mobile phones division. The news follows recent failed takeover attempts of the electricals and... View Article

Planning secured for transformation of the former Fenwick store on New Bond Street

Planning secured for transformation of the former Fenwick store on New Bond Street

08 April 2024 by Angela Beevers

Westminster City Council has resolved to grant planning permission to Lazari Investments to redevelop the buildings that previously housed the Fenwick department store on London’s New... View Article

H&M Group’s & Other Stories collaborates with Susan Fang

H&M Group’s & Other Stories collaborates with Susan Fang

08 April 2024 by Angela Beevers

H&M Group’s & Other Stories has collaborated with fashion designer Susan Fang on a new collection. Known for her nature-inspired, fantastical creations and innovative techniques, Fang’s... View Article

Kiko Milano to join line-up at Angel Central

08 April 2024 By Angela Beevers

Kiko Milano, the Italian cosmetics brand, is to open a new store in London’s Angel Central as it continues its expansion across the UK. Due to... View Article

Fiona Lambert brings empowerment and experience to PiRA24 Judging Panel

05 April 2024 By Natalie Fresen

Exciting News Alert! Joining our rockstar judging panel for the People in Retail Awards is none other than the remarkable Fiona Lambert. Fiona is a true... View Article

Space NK owner preparing to put the business up for sale

05 April 2024 By Angela Beevers

Manzanita Capital, the owner of Space NK, is reportedly preparing to put the premium beauty retailer up for sale. According to Sky News, the private investment... View Article

Majestic acquires Vagabond Wines out of administration

05 April 2024 By Angela Beevers

Majestic has acquired Vagabond Wines out of administration in a move that will save 171 jobs and nine of the company’s 12 wine bars from closure.... View Article

Decathlon posts sales increase in “transformative” year

05 April 2024 By Angela Beevers

Decathlon has hailed 2023 as a transformative year when it laid strong foundations for the future. The sports retailer said it delivered a robust performance despite... View Article

Mango collaborates with Victoria Beckham on new capsule collection

05 April 2024 By Angela Beevers

Mango has collaborated with fashion designer Victoria Beckham on a new capsule collection. Available from 23 April, Victoria Beckham x Mango has been designed by Beckham... View Article