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Consumer confidence improves as retail sales rise
UK consumer confidence has risen in May to largely reverse April’s decline. GfK’s Consumer Confidence Index has increased by three points to -20 compared to a... View ArticleView Article
Mamas & Papas to open new concept store at Trafford Centre
Mamas & Papas is to open a new concept flagship store at Trafford Centre as it relocates within the scheme. The nursery brand has moved to... View ArticleView Article
Toolstation appoints new retail director
Toolstation has appointed Sam MacGregor as its new retail director. MacGregor previously worked with Homebase, most recently as retail and people director. Prior to that, she... View ArticleView Article
Tesco UK chief executive steps down after one year in the role
Tesco has announced that its UK chief executive Matthew Barnes has stepped down to pursue other opportunities. Barnes took up his role in March 2024 when... View ArticleView Article
Newbie opens new store in Bromley as part of UK expansion
Newbie, the Swedish baby and childrenswear brand, has continued its international expansion with the opening of a new store in Bromley. Part of the Kappahl Group,... View ArticleView Article
Aston Villa launches flagship store at Birmingham's Bullring
Aston Villa Football Club has opened a flagship store at Birmingham’s Bullring in a product partnership with Adidas. The 10,000 square foot space on the scheme’s... View ArticleView Article
Pepco Group expects exit of Poundland by September
Pepco Group has said it is continuing to explore a sale of Poundland with the exit expected by the end of the group’s current financial year... View ArticleView Article
The Works hails year of significant progress
The Works has said it expects profits to come in ahead of market expectations in the year to 4 May 2025. The retailer of arts and... View ArticleView Article
The Entertainer to open new concept store at Bluewater
The Entertainer is to open a new concept store at Kent’s Bluewater shopping centre this weekend. The shop will replace the retailer’s current smaller store at... View ArticleView Article
