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Dunelm launches online textile takeback scheme with The Salvation Army

Dunelm has teamed up with The Salvation Army to launch a trial online textile takeback scheme as it looks to help tackle textile waste. The move... View Article

Hobbs to open new look store at Trafford Centre

Hobbs is expanding its presence in the North West with the opening of a new look store in Manchester at Trafford Centre this autumn. Situated on... View Article

[Commentary] Is e-commerce sustainable compared to traditional retail?

It is no secret that over the past few years, it has become more fashionable than ever to shop online. Moreover, according to most market predictions,... View Article

Hamleys expands further in Italy

Hamleys is opening its third Italian store in 12 months today at Bergamo’s Oriocenter. The news comes hot on the heels of the toy retailer’s new... View Article

Majestic uncorks £1 million of new bricks-and-mortar investment

Majestic has invested a further £1 million in its store estate as it reaffirms its commitment to experiential bricks-and-mortar stores. The wine retailer has opened two... View Article

Patrick McDowell takes up new sustainability creative role at Pinko

Sustainable fashion designer Patrick McDowell has announced that he has been appointed as sustainability creative director at Pinko. McDowell launched his eponymous label in 2018 but... View Article

Parcel delivery firm Evri to be sold to Apollo

Parcel delivery firm Evri is to be sold to private equity firm Apollo by owner Advent International. Since it acquired Evri in 2020, Advent has invested... View Article

Brompton and Mappin & Webb create first gold-plated Brompton

Cycle brand Brompton and jeweller Mappin & Webb have collaborated on the creation of two gold-plated bikes in support and celebration of Team GB athletes heading... View Article

British eco-paint brand YesColours partners with Anthropologie

YesColours, the British eco-paint brand, is delighted to announce their new availability at the lifestyle retailer Anthropologie. This partnership allows customers to purchase a selection of... View Article

Deliveroo partners with The Perfume Shop to boost retail and gifting offering

Deliveroo is partnering with the UK’s largest specialist fragrance retailer, The Perfume Shop, to expand its ‘Deliveroo Shopping’ offering. This collaboration will bring the luxury of... View Article

Virgin Wines delivers improved profitability and “resilient” revenue

Virgin Wines has posted improved profitability and revenue in line with the previous year in the 52 weeks to 30 June. Revenue came in at £59... View Article

Lush to launch new Perfume Library concept store

Lush is to launch a new Perfume Library concept store on Beak Street in London’s Soho. Alongside the existing range of Lush fragrances, the new shop... View Article

Sergio Rossi appoints Paul Andrew as creative director

Luxury footwear brand Sergio Rossi has appointed Paul Andrew as creative director. Andrew launched his eponymous collection of women’s footwear in 2013 and a year later... View Article

Tesco and Ella’s Kitchen partner to give away free veg to encourage kids to eat their 5-a-day

Tesco has partnered with baby and kids’ food brand Ella’s Kitchen to launch a programme aimed at encouraging children to eat more vegetables. The supermarket said... View Article

Crew Clothing grows annual sales and profit

Lifestyle fashion brand Crew Clothing increased both its sales and profit in the year to 24 December 2023 after seeing significant growth across all channels. Turnover... View Article

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[Interview] Lorraine Clark, founder of hapi patch

From personal struggles to pioneering solutions: how Lorraine Clark revolutionised women’s wellness with hapi patch. The success of businesses often stems not just from innovative products,... View Article

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