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Gear4music revenue up 6% but warehouse costs hit EBITDA

Online musical instrument retailer Gear4music has reported first half revenue growth in line with expectations, with a rise of 6% to £85.4 million. In the six…

Wickes on track to meet profit forecasts as third quarter sales rise 4.5%

Home improvement retailer Wickes has said it remains on track to meet market forecasts for full year profit after its third quarter revenue grew by 4.5%.…

Matalan reports strong early results from new shopping app

Matalan has reported a strong early performance from its new app as it looks to accelerate digital growth and create a more connected shopping experience across…

Sainsbury’s Tu expands premium knitwear range with four times more styles

Sainsbury’s Tu is expanding its knitwear offer following the success of its 100% cashmere collection last year. Tu is introducing four times as many premium styles…

Amer Sports promotes Michael Absmaier to lead Atomic and Armada

Amer Sports has promoted Michael Absmaier to president of Atomic and Armada and a member of the Amer Sports global leadership team. Currently Atomic’s chief financial…

The Cotswold Company launches interior design consultation service

The Cotswold Company has launched a premium interior design consultation service in five of its showrooms, in Stamford, Harpenden, Knutsford, Tunbridge Wells and Stow-on-the-Wold. The complimentary…

What can we learn… global grocers

‘What can we learn…’ is the regular column that revisits some of the more interesting retail stories covered over the past 30 years by Glynn Davis…

Mulberry first half sales rise 18.1% as turnaround gains pace

Mulberry has grown its first half sales by 18.1% as its Back to the Mulberry Spirit turnaround strategy gains pace. The luxury handbag brand said the…

Sainsbury’s sells Northern Ireland petrol stations to Go Forecourts

Sainsbury’s is to sell its eight petrol stations in Northern Ireland to Go Forecourts as it focuses on its core grocery business. The move will see…

FatFace opens new store in Shaftesbury

FatFace has opened a new store in Shaftesbury, marking the first time it has had a presence in the historic Dorset town. Spanning 1,959 square feet,…

Olive & Barr strengthens leadership team with two senior appointments

Handmade kitchen brand Olive & Barr has appointed Matt Dagworthy as managing director and Melissa Steele as operations manager. With more than 16 years’ industry experience,…

Gaggenau opens flagship stores in London, Taipei and Brussels

Professional grade home appliance brand Gaggenau has opened new flagship stores in London, Taipei and Brussels. Overlooking Portman Square in Marylebone, the London store is the…

McQueen creative director to step down after three years

Kering has announced that Seán McGirr is to step down from his role as creative director of McQueen. McGirr joined the luxury fashion brand in 2023 when…

Morrisons revamps More Card app with six personalised offers every week

Morrisons has enhanced its More Card app with new personalised offers and features to make shopping easier and help customers get more value. In addition to…

JD Sports non-exec director Kath Smith to step down after seven years

JD Sports has announced that Kath Smith will step down as senior non-executive director on 19 January 2027. It has also confirmed that it has begun…

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Jalil Rahman: The Brand Builder Balancing Heritage, Culture and Commercial Success

TRB Sits Down with Jalil Rahman: The Brand Builder Balancing Heritage, Culture and Commercial Success Few leaders in modern retail can move as comfortably between creativity,…

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