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DFS expects ‘strong’ first half profit growth

DFS has said its new financial year has started positively with an improved financial performance. In a trading statement ahead of its annual general meeting later... View Article

Harrods marketing head moves to Christian Dior Couture

Former Harrods head of marketing Gerard Duran has joined Christian Dior Couture as client marketing director for Europe. Duran spent nearly four years at Harrods, where... View Article

The Works on track to meet full year profit guidance

The Works has said it is on track to meet full year profit guidance despite a small dip in first half sales. In the 26 weeks... View Article

British Land opens Broadgate Central scheme

British Land has officially launched a new retail and leisure destination in London called Broadgate Central. Spanning 120,000 square feet across the ground and lower ground... View Article

M&S returns to Bristol city centre with new 80,000 square foot flagship

M&S has returned to Bristol city centre with the opening of a new 80,000 square foot flagship at Cabot Circus. Spanning three floors, the full-line store... View Article

The influence of fashion events on retail destinations

This article explores the impact of fashion events on shopping centres, looking at how they influence footfall, visitor behaviour and overall activity. Managers from Centre:mk, Metrocentre,... View Article

Hugo Boss joins Brands At M&S

M&S has announced that Hugo Boss has become the latest brand to join its Brands At M&S platform. The initial collection will include a range of... View Article

B&M reports drop in profit as it overhauls leadership team

B&M has reported a drop in first half profit as it announced an overhaul of its leadership team. In the six months to 27 September, pre-tax... View Article

Q&A: Chuck Haling, CEO, Athos Commerce

We spoke with Chuck Haling, CEO of Athos Commerce, about the company’s next chapter, how AI is reshaping ecommerce, and his priorities for driving growth and... View Article

Desert Island Stores: Manju Malhotra

In this latest Desert Island Stores interview, Glynn Davis speaks with Manju Malhotra, former chief executive of Harvey Nichols. The store you remember from childhood? I... View Article

Burberry turnaround begins to bear fruit

Burberry has seen a 2% rise in comparable store sales in its second quarter as its turnaround strategy begins to bear fruit. This included uplifts of... View Article

BasicNet to acquire Woolrich

BasicNet Group, the owner of Kappa, Robe di Kappa, K-Way, Superga, Sebago and Briko, has agreed to acquire Woolrich from the L-Gam investment fund. Founded in... View Article

Malone Souliers hires new chief executive

Malone Souliers, the British luxury footwear and accessories brand, has hired Andrew Wright as its new chief executive. Wright has extensive experience of working in the... View Article

Garage to open first UK store

Garage, the Canadian fashion brand, is to open its first UK store on London’s Oxford Street next year. The new store will open next spring and... View Article

M&S appoints BA chief executive to board

M&S has appointed British Airways chairman and chief executive, Sean Doyle, as a non-executive director as it embarks on the next phase of its Reshaping for... View Article

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Q&A: Chuck Haling, CEO, Athos Commerce

We spoke with Chuck Haling, CEO of Athos Commerce, about the company’s next chapter, how AI is reshaping ecommerce, and his priorities for driving growth and... View Article

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