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Mamas & Papas refinances after ‘record’ year as revenue hits £170m

Mamas & Papas has completed a refinancing as it looks ahead to the next phase of its growth strategy. The nursey brand said the deal strengthens…

Ecco appoints Neil Taylor and Adam Meek to leadership roles

Ecco has strengthened its leadership team with the promotion of Neil Taylor to executive vice president, chief commercial officer. The footwear brand has also appointed Adam…

Ocado confirms Nemlig as latest grocery partner in Denmark

Ocado has confirmed Danish online grocer Nemlig as the unnamed European retailer announced as its latest partner last month. Under the agreement, the two companies will…

Iceland Foods to open first store in Alderney with Alliance partnership

Iceland is expanding its Channel Islands presence with the opening of its first store in Alderney. To be launched in partnership with Alliance, the new shop…

Poundland reports positive EBITDA as it prepares to open first new store in two years

Poundland has reported “positive EBITDA” for the first nine months of its financial year as it prepares to open it first new store in two years.…

M&S opens expanded food store at Heathrow Terminal 5

Marks & Spencer has opened its expanded airside M&S Food store in Heathrow Terminal 5 as it looks to grow its food presence in new types…

N Brown appoints Zoe Matthews as managing director of retail

N Brown has appointed former John Lewis executive Zoe Matthews as managing director of retail. With more than 25 years’ experience of leading buying, product and…

JD Sports cuts full year profit outlook after Q2 sales slump

JD Sports has lowered its full year profit outlook after posting a slump in second quarter sales in key markets. The retailer now expects pre-tax profit…

Skims to open second UK store at Westfield London

Kim Kardashian’s Skims is to open a second standalone store in the UK at Westfield London early next year. The news follows the opening of a…

PUMA’s VP of global sports marketing Johan Adamsson to depart after 25 years

PUMA has announced that Johan Adamsson, VP global sports marketing & sports licensing, is to leave the company after more than 25 years for personal reasons.…

Knoops to open first US store in Salt Lake City this week

Knoops will open its first store in the US this week, launching in Salt Lake City, Utah, on 21 August. The opening will be followed by…

Tesco overhauls Fred & Flo baby range with new products and packaging

Tesco is relaunched its own-brand Fred & Flo baby and toddler range with a new look and the addition of new or improved products. The move…

From the Archive: London shopping

‘From the Archive’ is the regular column that revisits some of the more interesting retail stories covered over the past 30 years by Glynn Davis for…

M&S launches own-brand pet food range Paws & Pals

M&S has introduced an own-brand pet food range called Paws & Pals. The retailer said the move is another step in its transformation to become a…

Poundland owner weighs sale of the retailer a year after acquisition

The owner of Poundland is exploring a potential sale of the business just over a year after buying it. According to Sky News, Gordon Brothers is…

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