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Shalom Lloyd MBE drives The Body Shop’s West African debut

The Body Shop, the UK’s iconic ethical beauty brand, is making history with the launch of its first store in West Africa. Nigerians, who have long... View Article
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Second life of physical stores

Second life of physical stores

18 February 2025 by Glynn Davis

As the new Millennium rolled around I made a number of visits to the head office of Tesco.com in Hertfordshire to meet with its CEO John... View Article

The Perfume Shop reports strong Valentine’s sales

The Perfume Shop reports strong Valentine’s sales

18 February 2025 by Angela Beevers

The Perfume Shop has been celebrating strong trading in the two weeks to Valentine’s Day when it sold 240,000 bottles. Compared to the same time last... View Article

Regatta Group hails record breaking sales in 2024

Regatta Group hails record breaking sales in 2024

18 February 2025 by Angela Beevers

The Regatta Group, home to outdoor brands such as Craghoppers, Dare 2b, Regatta Great Outdoors and Regatta Professional, has said it delivered a record breaking 2024,... View Article

ProCook to join line-up at Centre:mk

ProCook to join line-up at Centre:mk

18 February 2025 by Angela Beevers

ProCook is to open a new store at Centre:mk in Milton Keynes later this week. Due to launch on 21 February on Silbury Arcade, the new... View Article

AllSaints opens new store in Birmingham Bullring

AllSaints opens new store in Birmingham Bullring

17 February 2025 by Natalie Fresen

AllSaints, the global contemporary fashion brand, is delighted to announce the opening of its first store of 2025 in Birmingham’s Bullring, a premier shopping and dining... View Article

SPAR UK’s donation transforms lives in South Africa

SPAR UK’s donation transforms lives in South Africa

17 February 2025 by Natalie Fresen

SPAR UK is proud to highlight the incredible impact of its £30,000 donation to It Belongs To Me NPC, an organisation dedicated to empowering vulnerable women,... View Article

M&S strengthens international leadership team

M&S strengthens international leadership team

17 February 2025 by Angela Beevers

M&S has bolstered its international leadership team with three key senior appointments. Manish Kapoor, formerly with Pepe Jeans, has joined as managing director for M&S India.... View Article

Orla Kiely appoints luxury retail specialist as chief commercial officer

Orla Kiely appoints luxury retail specialist as chief commercial officer

17 February 2025 by Angela Beevers

Orla Kiely has expanded its senior leadership team with the appointment of Jalil Rahman as chief commercial officer. Rahman has joined the heritage retail and wholesale... View Article

Nobody’s Child to open first store outside of London

Nobody’s Child to open first store outside of London

17 February 2025 by Angela Beevers

Fashion brand Nobody’s Child is to open a new standalone store in St Albans. Due to launch on 19 February, the 1,000 square foot space will... View Article

Capri Holdings promotes Philippa Newman to chief brand and product officer

17 February 2025 By Angela Beevers

Luxury fashion group Capri Holdings has promoted Philippa Newman to the role of chief brand and product officer. In her new role, she will continue to... View Article

Jigsaw chief executive steps down

17 February 2025 By Angela Beevers

The chief executive of Jigsaw has resigned after 15 months in the role. Hash Ladha joined the fashion retailer in November 2023 after holding senior roles... View Article

Poundstretcher to give away thousands of £10 vouchers this weekend

17 February 2025 By Angela Beevers

Poundstretcher will be giving away thousands of £10 vouchers this coming weekend. The discount retailer will be offering customers the chance to win a £10 Poundstretcher... View Article

John Lewis teams up with Rough Trade to introduce vinyl record range

16 February 2025 By Angela Beevers

John Lewis has teamed up with Rough Trade to give customers the chance to buy a range of vinyl albums at John Lewis stores and online... View Article

Specsavers Apprenticeships offers a clear path to career success

14 February 2025 By Natalie Fresen

As National Apprenticeship Week comes to a close, it’s time to shine a spotlight on an employer dedicated to developing talent through apprenticeships: Specsavers. With 62... View Article

Monsoon lands at London Gatwick

14 February 2025 By Angela Beevers

Monsoon has opened its first two new Monsoon travel boutiques in London Gatwick’s North and South Terminals. Launching today, the boutiques offer an extended range of... View Article

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Kevel announces acquisition of Nexta to strengthen its retail media solution and drive revenue growth for retail brands

Kevel announces acquisition of Nexta to strengthen its retail media solution and drive revenue growth for retail brands

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Despite ubiquitous ‘members only’ pricing driving discount fatigue, 28% of shoppers will only shop with retailers offering loyalty pricing perks, up +5% YOY

Despite ubiquitous ‘members only’ pricing driving discount fatigue, 28% of shoppers will only shop with retailers offering loyalty pricing perks, up +5% YOY

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March 6, 2025

Retail Omnichannel Futures 2025

The importance of omnichannel in today's retail environment is more critical than ever, having to adapt to huge changes in consumer behaviour over the past few years as a direct and indirect result of the pandemic.

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Specsavers Apprenticeships offers a clear path to career success
February 14, 2025

Specsavers Apprenticeships offers a clear path to career success

As National Apprenticeship Week comes to a close, it’s time to shine a spotlight on an employer dedicated to developing talent through apprenticeships: Specsavers. With 62... View Article

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February 13, 2025

[ EBOOK ] From wrapping to returns: Unpacking the retailers’ seasonal returns dilemma

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