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Asda to open 110 convenience stores in February
Under Armour appoints new managing director of Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Under Armour has appointed Kevin Ross as its new managing director of Europe, the Middle East and Africa. In his new position, he will lead the... View Article
Superdry founder in talks to take company private
Superdry’s founder and chief executive, Julian Dunkerton, is in talks to take the company private. According to Sky News, Dunkerton has held initial discussions with Rcapital... View Article
Castore opens new concept store in Dublin
Sportswear brand Castore has opened a new flagship concept store on Dublin’s Grafton Street. The space at Grafton Buildings at 34 Grafton Street occupies a total... View Article
Ryman launches new app with aim of disrupting online greeting cards sector
High street stationery retailer Ryman has launched an innovative app in a move designed to disrupt the online greetings card sector. Priced at £2.99, the new... View Article
Marks & Spencer removes over four million units of plastic packaging in its cafes
Marks & Spencer has removed over four million units of plastic packaging in its 300 M&S Café’s across the UK. The retailer has made its entire... View Article
Ikea posts uplift in sales as profit doubles
Ikea has reported an s11.9% increase in turnover to £2.46 billion for its 2023 financial year as it continues on its UK transformation journey to become... View Article
Deckers Brands announces chief executive succession plan
Ugg owner Deckers Brands has announced that its chief executive Dave Powers has decided to retire on 1 August. However, he is expected to continue serving... View Article
Freemans appoints Susie Calvert as chief merchandising officer
Digital department store Freemans has appointed Susie Calvert as chief merchandising officer. She has succeeded Linda Quinn who retired last autumn. With over 30 years of... View Article
Co-op launches its own convenience retail media network
The Co-op has launched its own retail media network to help brands reach new and wider audiences A first for the UK convenience sector, the new... View Article
Morrisons posts revenue uplift as CEO vows to ‘reinvigorate, refresh and strengthen’ the supermarket
Morrisons has seen its full year revenue increase by 2.7% to £14.9 billion when fuel was excluded after sales rose by 3.2% in its fourth quarter.... View Article
Angel Central builds momentum after strong 2023 results
Angel Central finished 2023 on a high with a sales increase of 16% compared with 2022. The Islington shopping destination also benefited from a 4% uplift... View Article
H&M Group appoints Daniel Ervér to succeed Helena Helmersson as chief executive
H&M Group has announced that Daniel Ervér has become its new president and chief executive. He has succeeded Helena Helmersson who has decided to step down... View Article
Jollyes reports record Christmas trading as it looks ahead to 100th store opening
Jollyes has reported record Christmas trading with a like-for-like sales increase of 13% in the five weeks to 31 December. Total sales grew by 25% in... View Article
Trust Issues: the Retail Trust’s campaign to get 2024 off to a flying start
By Chris Brook-Carter, chief executive of the Retail Trust The start of a new year can be a struggle for anyone. The return to the daily... View Article
Boots launches NHS Pharmacy First service in England
Boots will now be offering the NHS Pharmacy First Service service in all its stores in England. The move means that customers will be able to... View Article
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