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Dunelm acquires soft furnishing retailer Home Focus
Homewares retailer Dunelm has acquired the Irish soft furnishing retailer Home Focus. Trading under the ‘Home Focus at Hickeys’ brand, the business has 13 stores in... View ArticleView Article
The Body Shop announces two new senior appointments
The Body Shop has made two key appointments within its senior team. Penny Brook has been hired as chief marketing officer and Sally Dowling has been... View ArticleView Article
Ikea to open Oxford Circus pop-up ahead of flagship store launch next year
Ikea is to open a pop-up store at London’s Oxford Circus that will be dedicated to its iconic blue Frakta bag. Due to launch on 28... View ArticleView Article
Club L London partners with Hurr to launch exclusive rental collaboration at Selfridge
Club L London has teamed up with the Hurr fashion rental platform to make its occasionwear available for rent both online and at Hurr’s exclusive Selfridges... View ArticleView Article
Lucy & Yak launches limited edition charity products to challenge Black Friday
Lucy & Yak, the socially and environmentally conscious fashion brand, is to launch a limited edition range of products to celebrate its relationship with long-time charity... View ArticleView Article
Mulberry's half year losses widen as it focuses on "rebuilding and reprioritising" its brand
Mulberry has reported a decline in sales and profit as it begins work to rebuild and reprioritise its brand. In the 26 weeks to 28 September,... View ArticleView Article
Wingstop on track for up to 60 UK stores by end of year
Wingstop is continuing its UK expansion with the opening of a new site in Uxbridge. The move means that the chicken shop brand now has 22... View ArticleView Article
Matalan launches pre-mature baby clothing range
Matalan has launched its first premature baby clothing range. Spanning five pieces, the collection aims to provide high-quality, affordable and practical options for families with premature... View ArticleView Article
Claire's evolves beauty category with new product offering
Claire’s is evolving its beauty category with the launch of C by Claire’s, an exclusive range of fragrances and body care products. The move follows the... View ArticleView Article
Wickes celebrates school wellbeing challenge winner
Home improvement retailer Wickes has announced the winner of its newly launched Wickes School Wellbeing Challenge. Run in partnership with The Inspirational Learning Group, the competition... View ArticleView Article
Retailers warn that budget changes will make job losses inevitable
Some of the UK’s biggest retailers have written to the Government to warn that last month’s budget will result in higher prices and jobs losses, as... View ArticleView Article
Sephora aims to ramp up UK openings
The chief executive of Sephora has said he wants to ramp up its business in the UK in the next two to three years as it... View ArticleView Article
Asda rolls out neonatal care policy for staff
Asda has launched a new neonatal care leave policy as it looks to provide its staff with additional leave and pay if their baby is born... View ArticleView Article
Arket to launch first store in Norway
Arket is to open its first store in Norway in 2025 as it continues its international expansion. The flagship shop in Oslo will offer the fashion... View ArticleView Article
Just for Pets teams up with Just Eat for on demand delivery
Just for Pets has teamed up with Just Eat to enable customers to order products for on demand delivery in 30 minutes or less. The partnership... View ArticleView Article
AllSaints continues global expansion with new store openings and New York pop-up
The AllSaints fashion brand is continuing its global expansion with the launch of new stores in the UK, US, Europe and Asia. This has included the... View ArticleView Article
Lidl increases investment into British food by 40% to £21 billion
Lidl has announced that it is on track to invest a total of £21 billion in the British food industry by the end of 2024. This means... View ArticleView Article
Comment: Missed employment opportunities
Recruitment is a perennial headache for businesses of all descriptions but especially for retail as it is not only one of the biggest employers but is... View ArticleView Article
John Lewis Christmas ad takes viewers on a magical journey to find the perfect gift
John Lewis has launched its highly anticipated Christmas advert which aims to transport viewers on an emotional and magical journey to find the perfect Christmas gift.... View ArticleView Article
Virgin Experience Days welcomes Richard Segal as chair
Virgin Experience Days has appointed Richard Segal as its new chair. Segal has extensive experience of working with digital and consumer facing businesses including chairing Direct... View ArticleView Article
Burberry unveils turnaround plan as it posts half year loss
Burberry has announced a new turnaround initiative as it looks to “reignite” its appeal to to luxury customers, improve performance and drive long-term value creation. The... View ArticleView Article
Moss to launch new London Victoria store
Moss is opening a new store in London’s Victoria this month and working through the refurbishment of six existing shops. The menswear brand’s Victoria store will span... View ArticleView Article
EG Group reports increased profits
EG Group has seen its underlying EBITDA rise by 8% to $300 million in its third quarter after good performances in its grocery & merchandise and... View ArticleView Article
Lucy Boynton switches on new festive Bond Street lights by Chanel
British actress and Chanel ambassador Lucy Boynton switched on the Chanel N°5 lights on Mayfair’s Bond Street yesterday as part of a collaboration between Chanel Fragrance... View ArticleView Article
B&M well positioned for the Golden Quarter
B&M has said it is well positioned for the Golden Quarter as it reported that its group revenue increased by 3.7% to £2.64 billion in the... View ArticleView Article
WH Smith boosted by strong performance at travel business
WH Smith has posted increases in full year sales and profit following a particularly strong performance at its travel business. In the year to 31 August,... View ArticleView Article
Thousands of beauty fans queue for the opening of Sephora's first Birmingham store
More than 2,000 people queued in Birmingham’s Bullring & Grand Central yesterday for the opening of Sephora’s latest beauty store. The shop is the French retailer’s... View ArticleView Article
CDS Superstores acquires Homebase brand and 70 stores as the DIY retailer collapses into administration
Homebase has collapsed into administration with 2,000 jobs put at risk, although the bulk of its stores are being acquired by the owner of The Range... View ArticleView Article
Marks & Spencer expands Beauty Takeback Scheme to more stores
Marks & Spencer has expanded its Beauty Takeback Scheme to a further 60 stores. Run in partnership with Handle, the scheme is now running in 100... View ArticleView Article
Hush appoints Philip Mountford as chairman
The Hush womenswear brand has appointed Philip Mountford as chairman as it looks ahead to UK and international expansion. The move follows Hush’s successful brand relaunch... View ArticleView Article
Garmin chooses Southampton for first UK retail store
Garmin has opened its first UK retail store in Southampton’s Westquay Shopping Centre. Situated on the Upper Shopping Level, the 1,500 square foot space offers the... View ArticleView Article
Look Fantastic welcomes The White Company to its brand portfolio
Look Fantastic has become the first beauty-only retailer to offer products from The White Company brand. The THG owned retailer has expanded its premium beauty range... View ArticleView Article
Morrisons to invest £7 million in Channel Island convenience stores
Morrisons is to convert 36 recently acquired convenience stores in Jersey, Guernsey and Alderney to the Morrisons format. The estate includes 19 Morrisons Daily stores with... View ArticleView Article
Ocado grows own brand range
Ocado is expanding its range of own brand products with hundreds of new items to be introduced next year. These will have a big focus on... View ArticleView Article
Matalan strengthens senior team
Matalan has strengthened its senior team with two new hires. In a first appointment, the fashion and homeware retailer has recruited James Dorling as director of... View ArticleView Article
Focusing on most impactful areas
With myriad channels through which to sell to customers, masses of marketing tools and social media options to choose from, and an array of technologies including... View ArticleView Article
Läderach expands UK presence with new High Street Kensington store
Läderach, the Swiss premium chocolatier, is continuing its UK expansion with the opening of a new store in Kensington. Situated at 135 High Street, the new... View ArticleView Article
Marks Electrical reports "robust" first half trading
Marks Electrical has reported “robust” first half trading with revenue increasing by 9.3% to £58.8 million. The electricals retailer said there was particularly strong volume growth... View ArticleView Article
Hype acquired by Apparel Brands
The Hype kids backpack and streetwear label has been acquired by Apparel Brands. Based in Manchester and backed by True Capital, Apparel Brands specialises in designing,... View ArticleView Article
Majestic and The Range bring new wine emporium to Plymouth
Majestic has opened its first store in Plymouth on the ground floor of fellow retailer The Range’s head office in the city. The move follows Majestic... View ArticleView Article
Sainsbury's launches new range of Pan-Asian ready meals
Sainsbury’s has launched 13 new Pan-Asian ready meals and snacks inspired by the flavours of Japanese, Korean, Thai and Indonesian cuisine. The supermarket is looking to... View ArticleView Article
Just Eat partners with Richer Sounds for on demand delivery
Just Eat is entering the electronics retail space through an exclusive partnership with Richer Sounds. The move will enable the audio and tech retailer to make a... View ArticleView Article
Toolstation launches rapid delivery service
Toolstation has launched a new rapid same-day delivery service from selected stores. The move means that DIYers, plumbers, builders, electricians and decorators can access over 10,000... View ArticleView Article
Asda reports third quarter sales decline as it invests £13 million in festive store hours
Asda has seen its third quarter revenue decline by 2.5% to £5.3 billion as it continues its work to improve the customer experience in its stores.... View ArticleView Article
Tesco faces £1 billion extra tax bill following National Insurance hike
Tesco is set to face a £1 billion increase in its tax bill following the Government’s decision to raise National Insurance Contributions for employers. According to... View ArticleView Article
The Entertainer halts new store plans due to National Insurance increase
The Entertainer has said it has been forced to abandon plans for the opening of two new stores following the Chancellor’s decision to raise employers’ National... View ArticleView Article
Desert Island Stores: Matthew Bourne of COOK
Here we have the latest interview in our Desert Island Stores series where Glynn Davis asks leading retailers about their favourite and most memorable stores. Matthew... View ArticleView Article
What Is Ethical Fashion? A Guide for Retailers
Despite all the praise for its innovative spirit and ability to set global trends, the fashion industry has taken a lot of heat for its impact... View ArticleView Article
Tesco makes new healthcare services available through in-store health zone concept
Tesco has teamed up with some of the UK’s leading healthcare companies as part of a pilot store concept that gives customers access to an increased... View ArticleView Article
Ethical Fashion Practices: How to Become an Ethical Retailer
Implementing ethical fashion practices is challenging, but the benefits are endless. Adopting an ethical approach to fashion retail encourages consumer behaviour that results in enhanced brand... View ArticleView Article
M&S unveils Christmas Starts Here clothing and home campaign
M&S has unveiled its 2024 Christmas campaign for its clothing and home ranges. Aiming to highlight how Christmas can have a transformative effect on people, the... View ArticleView Article
LEGO opens second Bristol store
LEGO has opened its second store in Bristol at Cribbs Mall. Spanning 1,578 square metres, the shop offers a wide assortment of LEGO products, including exclusive... View ArticleView Article
Burberry brings back Paul Price for chief product merchandising role
Burberry has appointed Paul Price as chief product merchandising and planning officer. He is making a return to the luxury fashion brand after previously working as... View ArticleView Article
Pandora hails strong third quarter results
Pandora delivered organic growth of 11% in its third quarter as it continued to work to change its perception into a full jewellery brand. During the... View ArticleView Article
Haribo to open sweet shop at Kent's Bluewater Shopping Centre
Haribo is to open its 11th UK store and first outside of an outlet at Kent’s Bluewater Shopping Centre. The news follows the success of the... View ArticleView Article
A Guide to Corporate Social Responsibility in Retail
Corporate social responsibility in retail (CRS) has moved a long way from the margins of being a nice-to-have to an essential component of any successful business.... View ArticleView Article
Sainsbury's sales boosted by strong grocery performance
Sainsbury’s has posted an increase in first half sales after a strong performance in its grocery business, particularly in food. In the six months to 14... View ArticleView Article
The Cotswold Company launches with Next as part of omnichannel growth strategy
The Cotswold Company has expanded its omnichannel model to a third party retailer by selling a range of its furniture on Next’s online platform. A selection... View ArticleView Article
Majestic launches new store in Solihull as it accelerates expansion plans
Majestic has opened a new store in Solihull as it accelerates its expansion plans ahead of Christmas. The wine retailer’s 3,450 square foot unit in Dominion... View ArticleView Article
Aldi to open 11 new UK stores in the run-up to Christmas
Aldi is to open 11 new stores across the UK between now and Christmas. The move forms part of the supermarket’s plans to reach a long-term... View ArticleView Article
Waitrose keeps the nation guessing with two-part ‘whodunnit’ Christmas ad
Waitrose has unveiled the first instalment of its Christmas advert – Sweet Suspicion, A Waitrose Mystery – as part of its festive campaign. Featuring an all-star cast,... View ArticleView Article
Aesop to open first store in the north of England
The Aesop luxury skin care brand is to open its first store in the north of England at Victoria Leeds. Situated in County Arcade, the 753... View ArticleView Article
Morleys appoints Allan Winstanley as chief executive
The Morleys chain of department stores has appointed Allan Winstanley as its new chief executive. Due to take up his role in January 2025, he will... View ArticleView Article
AT Management announces The AT Group
AT Management is delighted to announce the formation of The ATM Group, operating across the UK, Ireland, The Netherlands, and South Africa. This expansion combines the... View ArticleView Article
Asos looks ahead to profitable growth as it posts full year loss
Asos has reported a full year loss and decline in revenue but insists it has laid the foundations for profitable growth as it continues to implement... View ArticleView Article
Sosandar signs licensing agreement with Next for homewares range
Women’s fashion retailer Sosandar has signed a licensing agreement with Next for the development of a Sosandar homewares range. The news follows the success of the... View ArticleView Article
Mango continues US expansion with new store opening in Washington DC
Mango has strengthened its presence in the US with the opening of a new store in the city of Washington DC. The move follows the launch... View ArticleView Article
Landsec submits plans to transform Lewisham Shopping Centre
Landsec has submitted a hybrid planning application to transform Lewisham’s 1970s shopping centre and to add residential spaces to the scheme. The company said the plans... View ArticleView Article
Dalton Park hails strong uplift in sales
Dalton Park Outlet, the largest outlet shopping destination in the North-East, has reported a significant increase in sales. In the year to date, the scheme’s total... View ArticleView Article
Harvey Nichols appoints Kate Phelan as creative director
Harvey Nichols has appointed Kate Phelan to the newly created role of creative director. Reporting to chief executive Julia Goddard, she will be responsible for the retailer’s... View ArticleView Article
Sainsbury's extends Aldi Price Match to convenience stores
Sainsbury’s has announced that it has become the first UK grocer to extend an Aldi Price Match initiative into convenience stores. The retailer said the offering... View ArticleView Article
Primark to open first store in Texas next month
Primark is to open its first store in Texas next month as it continues its US expansion. Spanning 37,000 square feet, the shop at La Plaza... View ArticleView Article
Currys launches Black Friday promise that no product will have been cheaper in last six months
Currys has implemented a minimum standard rule that no Black Friday deal will have been cheaper at any point in the last six months. The move... View ArticleView Article
Schuh reports strong increases in turnover and profit
Having filed its accounts for the year to 3 February 2024, Schuh has reported strong increases in turnover and profit. The Genesco owned footwear retailer saw... View ArticleView Article
Fenwick reveals its 2024 Christmas windows ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’
Fenwick’s flagship store in Newcastle has unveiled its eagerly awaited Christmas windows, delighting onlookers with a heart warming, whimsical twist on the classic “Twelve Days of... View ArticleView Article
Comment: Bring back paper-based catalogues
Something disappointing dropped through my letterbox the other week. The renowned curer of salmon, East London-based H. Forman & Son, dispatched a letter announcing that it... View ArticleView Article
Boohoo appoints new group chief executive
Boohoo has appointed Dan Finley as as its new group chief executive. A former JD Sports executive, he previously headed up Boohoo Group’s Debenhams online department... View ArticleView Article
IKEA opens its first standalone restaurant on a UK high street
The IKEA home and furniture retailer has opened its first standalone restaurant on a UK high street in London’s Hammersmith. Previously housing a Wasabi restaurant, the... View ArticleView Article
Sainsbury's sells Argos credit cards portfolio to NewDay Group
Sainsbury’s is selling its Argos Financial Services cards portfolio to NewDay Group as part of its strategy to focus on its core retail business. With the... View ArticleView Article
Reiss to join line-up at Metrocentre
Gateshead’s Metrocentre will add the Reiss fashion brand to its line-up later this month. The brand will open a 3,933 square foot space in the scheme’s... View ArticleView Article
ebay to launch live shoppable light installation at Outernet London
eBay is launching an immersive display in London’s West End that promotes private selling and allows people to shop pre-loved items across the categories of luxury,... View ArticleView Article
Q&A: Vikram Saxena, founder and CEO at BetterCommerce
Here we have a Q&A with Vikram Saxena, founder and CEO at BetterCommerce, who is a self-taught programmer and has been leading successful IT services companies... View ArticleView Article
Ocado appoints Adam Warby as new chair
Ocado Group has appointed technology veteran Adam Warby as its new chair. He will join the online grocer as a non-executive director on 1 November and... View ArticleView Article
Superdrug pledges commitment to support young care leavers
Superdrug has set a goal for care leavers to make up 5% of its workforce by 2030 as it reinforces its commitment to support young people... View ArticleView Article
Poundland increases range of products priced at £1 and below
Poundland is to increase the number of items available at £1 or below from around 1,000 to 1,500 in all its UK stores. From tomorrow, this... View ArticleView Article
The Estée Lauder Companies appoints new president and chief executive
The Estée Lauder Companies has announced that Stéphane de La Faverie is being promoted to the position of president and chief executive officer. Due to take... View ArticleView Article
Uniqlo to open first store in Liverpool
Uniqlo is to open its first store in Liverpool at the city’s Liverpool ONE shopping destination. The Japanese fashion brand has taken a 25,000 square foot... View ArticleView Article
Comment: Reactions to the budget from the retail sector
Here we give a round-up of reactions to today’s Autumn Budget statement. Helen Dickinson, CEO of the British Retail Consortium Changes to business rates from 2025... View ArticleView Article
Next ups full year profit guidance to £1 billion after strong autumn trading
Next has announced that its full price sales were better than expected in its third quarter as it increased its full year profit guidance to over... View ArticleView Article
West Ham United launches festive pop-up at John Lewis, Westfield Stratford
The West Ham United football club has launched a pop-up shop at the John Lewis department store at Westfield, Stratford. The surprise opening on Tuesday lunchtime... View ArticleView Article
Dreams opens new premium concept store in East Sheen
Dreams has opened a new small format concept store in London’s East Sheen. A first of its kind for the bed and mattress retailer, the 4,000... View ArticleView Article
The Range and Wilko owner launches recruitment drive for new distribution centre
CDS Superstores, the owner of The Range and Wilko, has opened a new state-of-the-art distribution centre in Suffolk. Situated in Stowmarket, the warehouse is the largest in the... View ArticleView Article
Shop prices ease in October as BRC urges government to use Budget to help retailers keep prices low
The British Retail Consortium has stated that shop price deflation was 0.8% in October, down from 0.6% deflation in the previous month. This was below the... View ArticleView Article
CEO interview: Andy Smallwood of Pashley Cycles
When walking into the workshops of Pashley Cycles in Stratford-upon-Avon the smell of the metal being worked on to create the bespoke frames was part of... View ArticleView Article
Jollyes strengthens leadership team with significant new hires
Jollyes has bolstered its senior teams with several new hires as it prepares for significant new store growth. Adam Dury will join the pet retailer as... View ArticleView Article
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