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Iceland Foods chief to run London Marathon in memory of his mother
Iceland Foods executive chairman, Richard Walker, is to run in this weekend’s London Marathon as he looks to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s Research UK.... View Article
Uniqlo unveils third Oxford Street store
Uniqlo has opened a third store on London’s Oxford Street next to Tottenham Court Road tube station. With entrances on Oxford Street and Charing Cross Road,... View Article
Laura Ashley returns to fashion
Laura Ashley is returning to fashion by launching a 47-piece collection this spring. Available at selected Next stores and on next.com, it will include a range... View Article
Nisa Local store in Islington undergoes modern transformation
A Nisa Local store, operated by LA Foods, in Islington has undertaken a modern refurbishment, leading to a significant boost in customer footfall. The Islington store... View Article
Pre-loved fashion pop-up returns to Westgate Oxford this May
Westgate Oxford will welcome back pre-loved fashion pop-up ‘we are.’ this May, with the fast-growing sustainable fashion business operating on Leiden Square over Friday 17th, Saturday... View Article
Bensons for Beds appoints new Chief Commercial Officer
UK bed specialist, Bensons for Beds, has today announced the appointment of Mark Slater as Chief Commercial Officer. The role will see him become part of... View Article
Making a Difference Locally teams up with Kellanova to support grassroots football
Nisa’s Making a Difference Locally (MADL) charity is launching an exciting new partnership with grocery brand Kellanova to support grassroots and inclusive football teams across the... View Article
Tails.com becomes B Corp certified
Tails.com, the tailored dog food service, has become a certified B Corporation. Following an independent assessment by B Lab, the company achieved an overall score of... View Article
YesColours launches Design Studio bolstered by new investment
Award-winning paint brand YesColours announces new strategic direction with Design Studio, backed by new investment strategy. “In April 2022, when we launched our innovative packaging for... View Article
Dunelm posts third quarter sales growth
Dunelm has seen its third-quarter sales grow by 3% to £435 million despite the “challenging” homewares and furniture markets in which it operates. The retailer said... View Article
BP invests in staff safety by rolling out body cameras to stores with higher levels of crime
BP has invested in the security of its retail teams by introducing body-worn cameras at stores experiencing higher levels of abuse and crime. The move is... View Article
Crocs appoints Terence Reilly as EVP and president for Heydude
Crocs has appointed Terence Reilly as the incoming executive vice president and president of its Heydude footwear brand. Reilly most recently served as president of the... View Article
H&M & Rokh celebrate new collaboration with event at Dover Street Market
H&M and Rokh have been celebrating their new collaboration with a crowd of industry insiders at London’s Dover Street Market this week. The event’s attendees included... View Article
Trouva acquired by Fy!
Trouva has changed hands for the third time in two years after being acquired by Fy!, the AI-enabled marketplace specialising in home and living. In a... View Article
Mint Velvet to join line-up at Centre:mk
Mint Velvet is to open its debut store at Centre:mk in Milton Keynes this summer as it continues its focus on expanding in premium retail destinations.... View Article
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Heather Lee Championing people excellence on the PiRA24 Judging Panel
We are excited to announce our latest judge for the People in Retail Awards 2024—Heather Lee. Returning for the second year, Heather brings a wealth of... View Article
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