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Dunelm unveils three-year growth plan as heatwave hits trading

Dunelm has unveiled a new three-year growth plan as it warned that this summer’s hot weather had impacted trading at the beginning of its new financial…

Castore explores sale amid buyer interest

Castore, the premium sports apparel brand, is reportedly exploring a sale of the business after a surge in inbound interest in the company. According to Sky…

Decathlon launches ‘Back to Sport’ promotion to capture seasonal demand

Decathlon has launched a ‘Back to Sport’ promotion, cutting prices across key categories as it looks to capitalise on seasonal demand from shoppers returning to sports…

UK retail sales growth slows to 0.7% as households face rising bills

UK retail sales growth cooled in August as people tightened their belts in the face of rising household bills. Figures released by the British Retail Consortium…

Dobbies revenue hits £221.8m as footfall and spending both rise

Garden centre group Dobbies has delivered a year of significant improvement in the first full year of its growth strategy. In the 12 months to 1…

M&S invests £4 million to cut prices across organic food range

M&S is investing over £4 million in cutting the prices of more than 50 products in its organic range. Some of the most popular organic products…

McDonald’s opens immersive butcher shop experience in London’s Shoreditch

McDonald’s is opening an immersive butcher shop experience in London’s Shoreditch. Running for three days only from 17 to 19 September, The Counter by McDonald’s will…

John Lewis Partnership to recruit for 10,400 seasonal roles for peak trading

The John Lewis Partnership is to recruit for more than 10,400 seasonal roles across the UK as it prepares for peak trading. Of these, 6,000 will…

The Works raises full year guidance after strong like-for-like sales growth

The Works has raised its full year guidance after reporting strong trading momentum in the first 18 weeks of its financial year. In a statement ahead…

Aldi to open a new store every week in September, creating 120 jobs

Aldi has confirmed it will be opening a new store every week in September, creating up to 120 new jobs. Following the opening of its new…

Matalan chief operating officer departs after three years

Matalan’s chief operating officer Phil Hackney has left the business after three years. He joined the retailer in 2023 as chief supply chain operations officer, and…

PURESEOUL launches exclusive K-Beauty Mini Mart at Primark

PURESEOUL has officially launched its exclusive K-Beauty Mini Mart at Primark. Curated by PURESEOUL, the edit features a mix of new “little sister” brands created by…

H&M to launch Elie Saab designer collaboration on 22 October

H&M is set to launch a new designer collaboration with haute couture house Elie Saab this autumn. Due to launch on 22 October, the collection will…

Le Creuset opens first South West boutique at Exeter’s Princesshay

Le Creuset has opened its first South West boutique at Exeter’s Princesshay. The 870 square foot store at 10 High Street offers the French cookware brand’s…

Conversation with… Lou Addison, senior corporate partnerships manager at Sue Ryder

For retailers and consumer-facing businesses, charity partnerships can be far more than a fundraising line in the annual report. Done well, they can bring people together,…

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