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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 ArticleView 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 ArticleView Article
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[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 ArticleView 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 ArticleView 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 ArticleView 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 ArticleView 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 ArticleView 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 ArticleView 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 ArticleView 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 ArticleView 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 ArticleView 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 ArticleView 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 ArticleView 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 ArticleView 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 ArticleView Article
Naturally Tiwa Skincare partners with Willen Hospice
In a collaboration that blends purpose, impact, and profit, Naturally Tiwa Skincare (NTS) has announced its partnership with Willen Hospice, an organisation dedicated to providing compassionate... View ArticleView Article
Mango appoints new director of external communications, institutional relations and public affairs
Spanish fashion chain Mango has appointed Doris Casares as its new director of external communications, institutional relations and public affairs. She will join the company on... View ArticleView Article
Co-op trials new chillers dedicated to single serve cans as it targets ‘on the go’ drinks market
Co-op has begun a 94 store trial of new BWS chillers dedicated to single-serve cans as part of plans to target the growing ‘on the go’ drinks... View ArticleView Article
BP Pulse opens first EV charging hub at an M&S store
BP Pulse has opened its first EV charging hub at an M&S store as part of its exclusive agreement signed in 2022 to roll out EV... View ArticleView Article
Seven Dials announces three menswear signings and Vivobarefoot upsize
London’s Seven Dials shopping district in Covent Garden has announced three new retail signings with menswear brands NN.07, Form & Thread and Wax London. NN.07 will... View ArticleView Article
Arket opens first stores in Italy and Spain
Design and lifestyle brand Arket has opened its first physical stores in Italy and Spain in the cities of Milan and Barcelona. The flagship store in... View ArticleView Article
From Nisa to Paris: Jude’s Olympic dream built on convenience foundations
Boxer Jude Gallagher has an Olympic dream to chase this summer after qualification to represent Team Ireland for the Games held in France. A dream held... View ArticleView Article
Aldi to create 1,000 new store jobs by 2025
Aldi has announced that it is to create 1,000 jobs in new UK stores between now and the end of the year. The supermarket currently employs... View ArticleView Article
Literacy Capital appoints Penny Grivea as new CEO of Ashleigh & Burwood
Literacy Capital has announced the appointment of Penny Grivea as its new CEO for Ashleigh & Burwood, their consumer home fragrance brand. Ashleigh & Burwood has... View ArticleView Article
Matalan expands third-party brand offering online
Matalan is to add over 25 new third-party brands to its online offering as part of plans to improve the choice of products available. Over the... View ArticleView Article
Carpetright rescued by Tapi Group although the majority of stores will close
The majority of Carpetright stores are to close with more 1,000 workers losing their jobs following the announcement that rival Tapi Carpets & Floors has acquired... View ArticleView Article
IKEA announces 100th Tesco Click & Collect point
IKEA has opened its 100th mobile pick-up point following a successful nationwide roll-out in a partnership with Tesco. Customers can use the service at Tesco stores... View ArticleView Article
House of Spells opens at Royal Albert Dock Liverpool
Fandom shop House of Spells has opened a new store at Royal Albert Dock Liverpool. The store is one of the largest of its kind in... View ArticleView Article
St Luke’s Hospice to launch charity department store this autumn
St Luke’s – Sheffield’s Hospice is set to launch its most ambitious retail project to date: the city’s first charity department store! Last summer saw the... View ArticleView Article
Benefit’s Bold is Beautiful programme achieves remarkable results
Benefit, the UK’s #1 Prestige Brow Brand, proudly announces the success of its annual Bold is Beautiful philanthropy programme, having raised approximately £2M for charity partners... View ArticleView Article
Primark and Victoria Jenkins to bring adaptive fashion to the high street
Primark is collaborating with award-winning adaptive designer and disability advocate, Victoria Jenkins, to make adaptive fashion accessible and affordable for everyone. Victoria Jenkins, with over a... View ArticleView Article
Managing staff who become social influencers: five tips for employers
By Tiffany Heppell and Jo Moseley at Irwin Mitchell Recent research by Finder suggests that 43% of UK staff have a “side hustle” to earn extra income. Gen... View ArticleView Article
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[Commentary] The latest sustainability trends in retail
With consumer demand for environmental management increasing, retailers must keep pace with sustainability trends in retail and best practices that are environmentally-friendly. The retail industry finds... View ArticleView Article
John Lewis launches repair trial with Timpson Group
John Lewis is to offer its customers the opportunity to alter, repair, clean or restore their clothes and soft furnishings through a partnership with Timpson Group.... View ArticleView Article
Hammerson sells stake in Bicester Village owner
Hammerson is to dispose of it entire interest in Value Retail, the company behind the Bicester Village designer outlet scheme, in a deal worth £1.5 billion.... View ArticleView Article
Ocado partner Kroger orders new automated technologies
Ocado has announced that US grocery retailer Kroger has placed an order for new automated technologies to roll out in its customer fulfilment centres. The news... View ArticleView Article
Barbour to make city debut at Victoria Leeds
Barbour is to open its first standalone store in Leeds in the city’s Victoria Quarter. Spanning 2,679 square feet across two floors, the Victoria Leeds shop... View ArticleView Article
Holland & Barrett trials new barista-made 'H&Bean' drinks in central London store
Wellness retailer Holland & Barrett is trialling a new range of barista-made beverages containing the latest health and wellness trending ingredients. The H&Bean takeaway coffee and... View ArticleView Article
Iceland's rocket ice lolly reaches new heights – literally!
It’s friday, it’s sunny and we have some fun news in from Iceland this afternoon. Iceland has made childhood dreams come true by sending a rocket... View ArticleView Article
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[Interview] The journey of Epic Grindshoes: From the '90s to today
In the world of extreme sports, the right gear can transform an ordinary activity into an extraordinary adventure. At the core of Epic Grindshoes is the... View ArticleView Article
Consumer confidence shows "subdued" improvement in July
Consumer confidence has seen just a small improvement in July as people wait to see the impact of the new government’s policies on their finances. GfK’s... View ArticleView Article
Pret A Manger scales back ‘too good to be true’ coffee subscription
Pret A Manger is revamping its subscription scheme and scrapping its offer of five free coffees per day for subscribers. For a fee of £30 a... View ArticleView Article
Nisa's Making a Difference Locally launches biggest ever Heart of the Community Awards round
Nisa’s Making a Difference Locally charity has launched its biggest ever Heart of the Community Awards round with £250,000 being made available for local charities and... View ArticleView Article
Junction 32 welcomes West Yorkshire’s first Saltrock store
Saltrock is to open its first store in West Yorkshire this weekend at the Junction 32 premium outlet destination. The 1,900 square foot space will stock... View ArticleView Article
Carl Friedrik opens first physical store
Premium travel goods brand Carl Friedrik has chosen London’s Regent Street for the opening of its first physical store. Designed by interior designer, Tabitha Isobel, the... View ArticleView Article
Kylie Cosmetics launches on LOOKFANTASTIC
LOOKFANTASTIC, Europe’s leading online beauty retailer, has announced the inclusion of Kylie Cosmetics into its diverse brand portfolio. This significant addition marks a milestone for LOOKFANTASTIC... View ArticleView Article
Comment: From silver to gold for Tesco Finest
My personal recollection of the launch back in 1998 of the upmarket own-label range Tesco Finest involving lunch at the Natural History Museum was the abrupt... View ArticleView Article
M&S introduces new kidswear collaboration with all profits going to YoungMinds
Marks & Spencer has collaborated with Joe Whale, aka The Doodle Boy, on a new collection of kidswear items for the summer The 13-piece range of... View ArticleView Article
Do happy employees perform better? Insights from the retail sector
In my journey to understand whether happy employees indeed perform better, I set out to explore this notion from the ground level—from the trenches of retail,... View ArticleView Article
The King's Speech: A new dawn for Retail?
King Charles’ speech earlier today has unveiled significant legislative plans impacting the retail sector, sparking widespread reactions from industry leaders and community stakeholders. The announcement of... View ArticleView Article
Dunelm annual profit to be slightly ahead of forecast after 'strong' fourth quarter
Homeware retailer Dunelm has posted increased fourth quarter and full year sales following volume-driven growth in its stores and online. In the 13 weeks to 29... View ArticleView Article
Frasers Group hails 'break-out' year as it reports increased profit
Frasers Group, the parent company of Sports Direct and House of Fraser, has posted annual profit at the top end of guidance despite a small drop... View ArticleView Article
EssilorLuxottica acquires Supreme streetwear brand
Eyewear group EssilorLuxottica has acquired the Supreme streetwear brand from VF Corporation in a $1.5 billion deal. The transaction is expected to complete by the end... View ArticleView Article
Charity Super.Mkt to return to Bluewater this month
Charity Super.Mkt, the ‘department store for second-hand style’, will be returning to Kent’s Bluewater shopping centre this month. Launched 18 months ago by Maria Chenoweth and... View ArticleView Article
Superdrug cuts prices of common pain relief products
Superdrug has reduced the prices of common household pain relief products as it looks to make them more affordable for people who regularly suffer from pain.... View ArticleView Article
Club L London appoints Richard Wing as chief financial officer
Womenswear retailer Club L London has appointed Richard Wing as chief financial officer. Wing has extensive retail experience having previously worked in senior finance roles at... View ArticleView Article
Co-op launches one of its biggest ever brand campaigns
The Co-op Group is launching one of its biggest ever campaigns as it looks to encourage the UK to become a “nation of co-operators”. The ‘Owned... View ArticleView Article
Hugo Boss lowers full year guidance following slowdown in luxury market
Hugo Boss has lowered its full year guidance after a slowdown in the luxury market impacted its second quarter sales, particularly in the UK and China.... View ArticleView Article
Brits expected to spend £1.4 billion on health and beauty this summer
A new poll by Superdrug has found that Brits are set to spend £1.4 billion on health and beauty this summer. It also found that over... View ArticleView Article
Pangaia opens first UK standalone store
Pangaia has opened its first UK standalone store on London’s Carnaby Street. The environmentally focused apparel brand has taken a 1,500 square foot space from where... View ArticleView Article
Sofa Club to debut in Liverpool
Sofa retailer Sofa Club is to open its first store in Liverpool as part of its UK expansion plans. Situated in the heart of the city... View ArticleView Article
Ann Summers celebrates JG Day with the launch of Knickerbox.com
Ann Summers, the iconic multi-channel retailer, celebrates JG Day, honoring former Executive Chair Jacqueline Gold CBE’s birthday, with the milestone launch of Knickerbox.com. This new ‘House... View ArticleView Article
American Golf expands personalisation service to corporate clients and golf societies
American Golf has launched a new service for companies, golf societies, charities and tour groups in which it will provide personalised clothing for large events. With... View ArticleView Article
How the new UK Government’s crypto regulations could affect retail
The UK is introducing new regulations for cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, intending to make the country a preferred destination for the crypto industry. With the new government’s... View ArticleView Article
Sosandar hails robust full year performance
Women’s fashion retailer Sosandar has said it put in robust performance in the year to 31 March as it focused on margin, profitability and cash generation. ... View ArticleView Article
Ocado reports narrowed first half loss
Ocado has said it is continuing to make financial, operational and strategic progress as it announced that its first half loss had narrowed. In the 26... View ArticleView Article
Greggs to open new distribution centre in Kettering
Greggs is to open a new distribution centre in Kettering as it looks to expand its supply chain due to its growing number of shops in... View ArticleView Article
B&M posts first quarter revenue uplift
B&M has posted a 2.4% increase in first quarter revenue to £1.34 billion after trade was boosted by a “disciplined” store opening programme across its three... View ArticleView Article
Tala secures £5 million funding boost as it looks ahead to international expansion
Responsibly made activewear brand Tala has secured a further £5 million in funding as it looks to expand internationally. Pembroke VCT, who participated in an investment... View ArticleView Article
Superdry shares begin trading on new share dealing platform
Superdry has announced that its shares have been admitted to trade on JP Jenkins share dealing platform. The news follows the fashion brand’s last day of... View ArticleView Article
Primark appoints Nigel Jones as chief operating officer
Primark has appointed former Tesco senior executive Nigel Jones as chief operating officer. Jones has joined the fashion retailer from Whitbread where he worked for seven... View ArticleView Article
Sephora to launch store in Birmingham this winter
Sephora is to launch a new store at Birmingham’s Bullring this winter as part of its ongoing UK expansion. Customers at the new store will be... View ArticleView Article
The Perfume Shop opens new experiential store in Coventry
The Perfume Shop has opened a new and improved experiential store at the West Orchards Shopping Centre in Coventry. The store features a new layout and... View ArticleView Article
Burberry suspends dividend payments following slump in first quarter sales
Luxury brand Burberry has suspended dividend payments for its current financial year as it issued a profit warning after a “disappointing” first quarter performance. The brand... View ArticleView Article
H&M Home collaborates with Coqui Coqui
H&M Home has collaborated with lifestyle and fragrance brand Coqui Coqui Residences & Spa on a 26-piece interiors collection. The range includes two unique fragrances created... View ArticleView Article
Burberry appoints new chief executive to succeed Jonathan Akeroyd
Burberry has announced that its chief executive Jonathan Akeroyd has stepped down by mutual agreement and has been succeeded by Joshua Schulman. The news comes as... View ArticleView Article
DFS appoints Currys CFO as non-executive director
DFS has appointed Currys chief financial officer Bruce Marsh as a non-executive director. When he takes up his role on 1 August, he will also become... View ArticleView Article
Myprotein launches products in over 300 WH Smith stores nationwide
THG has teamed up with WH Smith to enable to its online sports nutrition brand Myprotein to offer its range of products in over 300 WH... View ArticleView Article
Carpetright lines up administrators as sale talks continue
Carpetright has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators, a move that could lead to significant job losses and store closures. This decision comes amidst... View ArticleView Article
Bensons for Beds launches 'Sleep Calm and Carry On' to combat ‘Tangry’ behavior
Bensons for Beds has introduced an exclusive 6-part programme, ‘Sleep Calm and Carry On,’ aimed at helping Brits manage their sleep better and combat the signs... View ArticleView Article
Clacton Nisa stores raise over £17,000 for community projects
Community retailers Dollar and Meena Patel have donated £400 through Making a Difference Locally (MADL) to St Osyth Parish Council to support community projects in the... View ArticleView Article
The Perfume Shop implements further financial wellbeing support for employees
The Perfume Shop, the UK’s largest fragrance retailer, has introduced its latest financial wellbeing initiative for employees, making 2023/2024 its biggest year yet for employee financial... View ArticleView Article
Clarks unveils Stranger Things collaboration
Clarks has announced an exciting new collaboration with Netflix’s Stranger Things, unveiling an epic kids’ collection that combines 80s nostalgia with modern style. The Clarks x... View ArticleView Article
Secret Linen Store launches exclusive collection of organic cot & children's bedding
B Corp certified luxury bed linen brand Secret Linen Store, has launched an exclusive new collection of organic and responsibly sourced cot and children’s bed linen.... View ArticleView Article
A.F. Blakemore celebrates success at 2024 SPAR Retail Show
A.F. Blakemore, one of the UK’s largest privately owned family businesses, retailer, and wholesaler for SPAR stores in Wales, Central, and South East England, held its... View ArticleView Article
Mercato Metropolitano opens in Ilford boosting local economy and culture
Mercato Metropolitano, London’s first sustainable community food market, has launched a new market in Ilford. This initiative aims to regenerate the local area and economy, marking... View ArticleView Article
The Cotswold Company to launch 10th UK store in Stamford
The Cotswold Company is to open its tenth UK store in Stamford this September. Spanning 4,000 square feet, the shop will be the furniture and homeware... View ArticleView Article
Decathlon launches new subsidiary to build, invest in and acquire innovative businesses
French sporting goods retailer Decathlon has launched a new subsidiary that will be dedicated to identifying and developing new growth drivers. An independent entity within the... View ArticleView Article
Lidl stores in England to open an hour later on day after 2024 Euros final
Lidl is to open its stores in England later than usual on the day after the nation’s football team plays in the final at the European... View ArticleView Article
Crew Clothing signs Jodie Burrage as brand ambassador
Crew Clothing Company has announced the appointment of British tennis player Jodie Burrage as an ambassador. A five times ITF Singles Title Holder, Burrage achieved a... View ArticleView Article
JYSK to open Sheffield store this month
JYSK is to open a new store in Sheffield this month as it continues its UK expansion. The Danish furniture and homeware retailer has taken 950... View ArticleView Article
New look M&S at Liverpool Street as retailer plots 10 new and up to 50 revamped convenience stores
Marks & Spencer has reopened its mezzanine store at London’s Liverpool Street station following a transformation. Launched in 2001 with franchise partner SSP as the first... View ArticleView Article
Hobbycraft emphasises importance of physical retail as it announces plans for seven new stores
Arts and crafts retailer Hobbycraft is to open seven new stores in 2025. The news follows the recent launch of the retailer’s fifth UK store of... View ArticleView Article
Currys to give 50 of its largest stores a makeover
Electricals retailer Currys has announced that 50 of its largest stores are to undergo a makeover. This will include the introduction of new categories, seasonal showcases,... View ArticleView Article
Chris Shearer-Wright's mission to build a proud and inclusive Oliver Bonas
Championing Change in Retail In an industry often driven by commercial targets and customer trends, Chris Shearer-Wright stands out as a beacon of progressive change. As... View ArticleView Article
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