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Celebrating the People in Retail Awards 2024: A night of inspiration, recognition & achievement

Last night, the People in Retail Awards 2024 brought together over 400 professionals from across the retail industry for an unforgettable celebration of excellence, dedication, and... View Article
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Bravissimo acquired by Wacoal Europe

Bravissimo acquired by Wacoal Europe

27 September 2024 by Angela Beevers

Bravissimo has been acquired by the Wacoal Europe lingerie and swimwear manufacturer. Wacoal owns the Wacoal, Freya, Fantasie, Elomi and Goddess brands, most of which Bravissimo... View Article

Pepco Group continues to be impacted by supply chain disruption

Pepco Group continues to be impacted by supply chain disruption

26 September 2024 by Angela Beevers

Pepco Group is expecting to deliver strong increases in revenue and EBITDA in its current financial year despite its performance being impacted by supply chain disruption.... View Article

Boots introduces over 25 new beauty brands as it launches biggest ever beauty marketing campaign

Boots introduces over 25 new beauty brands as it launches biggest ever beauty marketing campaign

26 September 2024 by Angela Beevers

Boots has introduced 25 new beauty brands over the summer as it continues to revamp the beauty shopping experience in its stores. Brands added to the... View Article

Mango to expand further in US with first store in Washington State

Mango to expand further in US with first store in Washington State

26 September 2024 by Angela Beevers

Mango has announced plans to launch a first store in the US state of Washington next year. The news follows the opening of sites in New... View Article

L’Occitane Group chief executive steps down

L’Occitane Group chief executive steps down

26 September 2024 by Angela Beevers

L’Occitane Group has announced that Laurent Marteau has stepped down from his roles of chief executive officer and board member. The group said he had made... View Article

DFS slips to loss following weaker demand

DFS slips to loss following weaker demand

25 September 2024 by Angela Beevers

Furniture retailer DFS has posted a 9.3% drop in annual revenue to £987.1 million after its performance was impacted by a decline in market demand and... View Article

Boots teams up with Just Eat for on demand beauty and healthcare deliveries

Boots teams up with Just Eat for on demand beauty and healthcare deliveries

25 September 2024 by Angela Beevers

Boots has teamed up with Just Eat to enable its to customers to have beauty and healthcare products delivered on demand. With the service now live... View Article

John Lewis announces new Waterstones partnership

John Lewis announces new Waterstones partnership

25 September 2024 by Angela Beevers

John Lewis has announced that a new Waterstones bookshop will launch in its flagship store in London’s Oxford Street. Due to open in time for Christmas,... View Article

[Interview] DIRTEA Co-founder Simon Salter on the power of functional mushrooms

[Interview] DIRTEA Co-founder Simon Salter on the power of functional mushrooms

25 September 2024 by Natalie Fresen

In this exclusive interview, Simon Salter, Co-Founder of DIRTEA, shares his inspiring journey into the world of functional mushrooms. He discusses how DIRTEA started as a... View Article

Space NK continues expansion with new store planned for Milton Keynes

25 September 2024 By Angela Beevers

Space NK is to launch a new store at Centre:mk in Milton Keynes as it continues to expand in strategic locations across the UK and Ireland.... View Article

New immersive retail media concept to open in London’s Oxford Street

24 September 2024 By Angela Beevers

A new immersive retail media concept is to open on London’s Oxford Street at the end of next month. Spanning 435 square metres across a full... View Article

Card Factory profit declines despite increase in sales

24 September 2024 By Angela Beevers

Card Factory has seen its first half revenue increase by 5.9% to £233.8 million as it continues to implement its growth strategy. However, the greeting card... View Article

[Interview] Amy Davies, People Director at Superdrug

24 September 2024 By Natalie Fresen

As Superdrug celebrates its 60th Birthday we sat down with Amy Davies who is the People Director for Superdrug and Savers, part of the AS Watson... View Article

Sofa Club announces new additions to leadership team

24 September 2024 By Angela Beevers

Sofa Club has appointed Sally Mason as finance director and Chantal Amado as merchandising director as it continues to grow its market presence. Mason has joined... View Article

London Designer Outlet hails record breaking August

24 September 2024 By Angela Beevers

London Designer Outlet in Wembley Park has been celebrating its strongest-ever sales performance outside of December, with August sales growing by 12.5% year-on-year to exceed £10... View Article