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Dr. Martens swings to first half loss

Dr. Martens swings to first half loss

28 November 2024 by Angela Beevers

Dr. Martens has posted a first half loss and drop in revenue after it was impacted by higher costs and weakness in its wholesale business, particularly... View ArticleView Article

John Lewis gears up for first Black Friday with new Never Knowingly Undersold promise

John Lewis gears up for first Black Friday with new Never Knowingly Undersold promise

28 November 2024 by Angela Beevers

John Lewis is gearing up for its first Black Friday with its new look Never Knowingly Undersold brand promise. The retailer said Never Knowingly Undersold has... View ArticleView Article

Nespresso to open in new location in Covent Garden

Nespresso to open in new location in Covent Garden

28 November 2024 by Angela Beevers

Nespresso is to launch a new location in London’s Covent Garden following the closure of its Regent Street store at the end of 2024. Situated in... View ArticleView Article

The Very Group posts decline in revenue and widened loss in first quarter

The Very Group posts decline in revenue and widened loss in first quarter

28 November 2024 by Angela Beevers

The Very Group has posted a 4.9% decrease in first quarter group revenue to £450.2 million as the business continued to face a challenging market in... View ArticleView Article

B&Q data highlights Christmas shopping rush amid search for trees

B&Q data highlights Christmas shopping rush amid search for trees

28 November 2024 by Angela Beevers

B&Q has said its customer data has revealed that Tuesday 26 November marked the beginning of the festive season buying rush, particularly for Christmas trees. The... View ArticleView Article

Signature Brew X Tate Modern launch new collaboration beer 'Ready Made'

Signature Brew X Tate Modern launch new collaboration beer 'Ready Made'

27 November 2024 by Natalie Fresen

Signature Brew, the award-winning London brewery known for its music-inspired collaborations, has launched a new limited-edition beer in partnership with Tate Modern. This collaboration demonstrates how... View ArticleView Article

[Interview] Natalie Mudd, Co-Founder & Creative Director at Knot & Grain

[Interview] Natalie Mudd, Co-Founder & Creative Director at Knot & Grain

27 November 2024 by Natalie Fresen

Can you tell us a bit about your background and what inspired you to co-found Knot & Grain? I grew up in Nottinghamshire and went on... View ArticleView Article

Retail vs. Ecommerce: Key Differences

Retail vs. Ecommerce: Key Differences

27 November 2024 by Natalie Fresen

Understanding the differences between retail and ecommerce is more than a classroom exercise—it becomes a strategic lever in helping retailers stay competitive, meet customer needs, and... View ArticleView Article

Secret Sales acquires H&M's Afound

Secret Sales acquires H&M's Afound

27 November 2024 by Angela Beevers

Secret Sales has acquired H&M Group’s digital fashion outlet, Afound. The marketplace for off-price retail in fashion, sportswear and beauty said the move will solidify its... View ArticleView Article

Fanatics Collectibles to open first UK pop-up store

Fanatics Collectibles to open first UK pop-up store

27 November 2024 by Angela Beevers

Fanatics Collectibles is to launch its first UK pop-up store at London’s Westfield White City shopping centre. Due to launch on 2 December, the  experiential space... View ArticleView Article

Pets at Home posts increase in first half revenue despite subdued market

Pets at Home posts increase in first half revenue despite subdued market

27 November 2024 by Angela Beevers

Pets at Home has posted a 1.9% increase in group revenue to £789.1 million in the first half of its financial year. In the 28 weeks... View ArticleView Article

JD Sports completes acquisition of Courir

JD Sports completes acquisition of Courir

27 November 2024 by Angela Beevers

JD Sports has completed its acquisition of Courir following receipt of conditional clearance from the European Commission. The retailer announced back in May that it was... View ArticleView Article