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Asda tests new convenience wholesale model in three-store Scotland trial

Asda has launched a new wholesale supply model for independent retailers in the convenience market. The three-store trial, branded ‘Asda Convenience’, will initially roll out in…

Boux Avenue continues store investment with Guildford and Belfast refits

Lingerie and nightwear brand Boux Avenue is continuing to invest in its store estate with the refurbishment of its Guildford and Belfast stores. The stores will…

Lakeside secures wave of jewellery signings including Beaverbrooks upsize

Lakeside has announced a flurry of new signings and upsizes from jewellery retailers. Browns Jewellers has signed for a 469 square foot space on Level 2,…

French Connection opens new store at Frasers Plus Designer Outlet Leeds

French Connection has joined the line-up at Frasers Plus Designer Outlet Leeds. Spanning 2,257 square feet, the new shop has introduced the fashion brand’s latest retail…

KFC and La Vieille Ferme to launch Coq au Vin pop-up wine bar in Shoreditch

KFC is teaming up with Famille Perrin to launch Coq au Vin, a pop-up wine bar bringing together KFC’s fried chicken and La Vieille Ferme’s popular…

Aldi calls for other supermarkets to offer free period products in store toilets

Aldi is supporting its charity partner Freedom4Girls by calling for more supermarkets to make free period products available in store toilets. Tina Leslie, founder of Freedom4Girls…

Frasers Group acquires Harvey Nichols in pre-pack deal

Frasers Group has acquired the Harvey Nichols department store from administrators FTI Consulting in a pre-pack deal. The acquisition includes the retailer’s six stores in Knightsbridge,…

Mulberry appoints Kenny Wilson and Sara Dickinson as non-executive directors

Mulberry has appointed Kenny Wilson and Sara Dickinson as non-executive directors, with effect from 9 September. Wilson served as chief executive of Dr. Martens between 2018…

Karen Millen makes high street comeback after seven year absence

Karen Millen is returning to the high street after a seven year absence, with a rollout of concessions throughout the UK. The Debenhams-owned fashion brand has…

Virgin Atlantic Holidays to open first London flagship at Battersea Power Station

Virgin Atlantic Holidays is to open a new flagship store at Battersea Power Station as it expands its retail network into London. Due to launch later…

SPAR UK announces leadership change as Michael Fletcher steps down

SPAR UK has announced a change to its leadership following Michael Fletcher’s decision to step down from his role as managing director. Having joined the business…

Suitsupply set to open 5,000 sq ft store at Trafford Centre

Dutch menswear retailer Suitsupply is to open a 5,000 square foot store at Trafford Centre in spring/summer 2027. Founded in Amsterdam in 2000, Suitsupply operates more…

Bensons for Beds appoints former DFS exec John Rastall as commercial director

Bensons for Beds has appointed former DFS executive John Rastall as commercial director. Rastall joined the business on 10 August and reports to Mark Slater, Bensons’…

Sephora opens Glasgow store at Silverburn as it completes UK summer expansion

Sephora has opened its first store in Glasgow at Silverburn, marking its fourth and final shop launch of the summer. The opening comes a month after…

Frasers Group closes in on Harvey Nichols acquisition

Frasers Group is reported to be closing in on the acquisition of the struggling Harvey Nichols department store chain. According to Sky News, a rescue deal through…

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