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Adapting to change: Retail High Street regeneration ideas

As the deterioration of high streets and town centres has become obvious in recent years, it’s essential to explore some creative high street regeneration ideas that... View Article
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Marks & Spencer launches nationwide search to find its next top designer

Marks & Spencer launches nationwide search to find its next top designer

26 March 2024 by Angela Beevers

Marks & Spencer is embarking on a nationwide search for its next designer through the launch of the ITV1 and ITVX series, M&S: Dress The Nation.... View Article

Ocado makes strong start to year

Ocado makes strong start to year

26 March 2024 by Angela Beevers

Ocado Retail, the joint venture between Ocado and Marks & Spencer, has seen its retail revenue increase by 10.6% to £645.3 million in its first quarter.... View Article

ASOS posts 18% fall in half year sales

ASOS posts 18% fall in half year sales

26 March 2024 by Angela Beevers

ASOS  has reported an 18% fall in first half sales, although the online fashion retailer said its full-year guidance remains unchanged with a sales drop of... View Article

Soapbox competition offers Brands the ultimate launchpad with Landsec Partnership

Soapbox competition offers Brands the ultimate launchpad with Landsec Partnership

26 March 2024 by Natalie Fresen

In a move set to ignite the aspirations of retail and leisure brands across the UK, the Completely Retail Marketplace has joined forces with Landsec, for... View Article

Pets at Home fourth quarter trading trends “broadly as expected”

Pets at Home fourth quarter trading trends “broadly as expected”

26 March 2024 by Angela Beevers

In a pre-close trading update for the year to 28 March 2024, Pets at Home has said fourth quarter trading trends in its retail and veterinary... View Article

[Interview] A day in the life of… Ellie Jones, Trigwell Cosmetics

[Interview] A day in the life of… Ellie Jones, Trigwell Cosmetics

26 March 2024 by Natalie Fresen

Introducing Ellie Jones, the dedicated Operations Manager at Trigwell Cosmetics based in Cwmbrân, Wales. Ellie’s rapid ascent from an E-commerce Merchandiser to Lead Merchandiser and now... View Article

Wickes promotes Sarah Taitt to role of chief property and services officer

Wickes promotes Sarah Taitt to role of chief property and services officer

26 March 2024 by Angela Beevers

The Wickes home improvement retailer has promoted Sarah Taitt to the newly created role of chief property and services officer. Before joining Wickes in 2022 as... View Article

Elemis selects Seven Dials for first standalone London store

Elemis selects Seven Dials for first standalone London store

26 March 2024 by Angela Beevers

Beauty brand Elemis is to open its first London store at Covent Garden’s Seven Dials. The 1,000-square-foot unit at 23 Monmouth Street will be part of... View Article

French Connection returns to Guildford

French Connection returns to Guildford

26 March 2024 by Angela Beevers

French Connection has made a return to one of its original retail destinations with the opening of a new store in Guildford city centre. Situated at... View Article

Kingfisher hit by weak performance in France

25 March 2024 By Angela Beevers

Kingfisher, the parent company of B&Q and Screwfix, has reported a decline in sales and profit following a weaker performance in its business in France. Sales... View Article

Former chancellor Nadhim Zahawi in talks to chair Very Group

25 March 2024 By Angela Beevers

Former Chancellor of the Exchequer Nadhim Zahawi is understood to be in talks to chair the Very Group. The news has given rise to speculation that... View Article

[Interview] A day in the life of… Rob Deacon, Liverpool ONE

25 March 2024 By Natalie Fresen

Meet Rob Deacon, Asset Management Director at Liverpool ONE, under the stewardship of Grosvenor. His journey from a Liverpool John Moores University student to a pivotal... View Article

Virgin Wines posts uplift in sales and profit

25 March 2024 By Angela Beevers

Virgin Wines, the direct-to-consumer online wine retailer, has announced an uplift in half-year sales and profit. In the six months to 29 December, total revenue increased... View Article

Crew Clothing extends partnership with Henley Regatta

25 March 2024 By Angela Beevers

Crew Clothing has extended its partnership with Henley Royal Regatta for a further three years. To celebrate,  the lifestyle fashion brand will return to the event... View Article

Mattress Online to debut in Doncaster

25 March 2024 By Angela Beevers

Mattress Online is to open a first store in Doncaster this Good Friday. Situated on the town’s Sprotbrough Road Retail Park, the shop features a new design... View Article