Retail News Archive

Debenhams Group to create 1,200 jobs with Burnley distribution return

26 October 2026 by Angela Beevers
Debenhams Group is expected to create around 1,200 jobs by moving its fulfilment operations back to Burnley. The group will make the move through a new…View Article
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Poltronesofà expands south coast presence with new Poole store

Poltronesofà expands south coast presence with new Poole store

26 October 2026 by Angela Beevers

Poltronesofà has expanded its presence on the south coast with the opening of a new store at Poole’s Wessex Gate Retail Park. The Italian brand’s new…View Article

Calvin Klein hires Lacoste’s Ayub Mohamed as chief product officer

Calvin Klein hires Lacoste’s Ayub Mohamed as chief product officer

26 October 2026 by Angela Beevers

Calvin Klein has hired Ayub Mohamed as chief product officer, with effect from 25 January. Mohamed has spent the last two and a half years at…View Article

PUMA appoints Arne Arens as chief commercial officer

PUMA appoints Arne Arens as chief commercial officer

25 October 2026 by Angela Beevers

PUMA has appointed Arne Arens as its new chief commercial officer and as a member of the management board. Due to take up his role on…View Article

New Look debuts dedicated 915 space at revamped Cribbs Causeway store

New Look debuts dedicated 915 space at revamped Cribbs Causeway store

25 October 2026 by Angela Beevers

New Look has reopened its newly refurbished store at Bristol’s Cribbs Causeway. Spanning over 9,000 square feet, the shop is the first to feature a dedicated…View Article

M&S cuts British meat prices without reducing payments to farmers

M&S cuts British meat prices without reducing payments to farmers

25 October 2026 by Angela Beevers

M&S has announced that it is cutting the price of selected British beef, lamb and pork products, without reducing the payments it makes to farmers. The…View Article

Oak Furnitureland opens 12,500 sq ft showroom in Northampton

Oak Furnitureland opens 12,500 sq ft showroom in Northampton

25 October 2026 by Angela Beevers

Oak Furnitureland has opened a new showroom at Northampton’s Riverside Retail Park as it looks to showcase its expanding “Whole Home” proposition. Spanning 12,500 square feet,…View Article

Very's profits rise despite fashion sales decline

Very's profits rise despite fashion sales decline

25 October 2026 by Angela Beevers

Very Group has posted its third consecutive year of adjusted EBITDA growth, with a rise of 3.4% to £317.5 million in the 12 months to 27…View Article

Debenhams Group returns to profit as turnaround gathers pace

Debenhams Group returns to profit as turnaround gathers pace

25 October 2026 by Angela Beevers

Debenhams Group has reported a 14.6% rise in first half adjusted EBITDA to £24 million as its turnaround gathers pace. In the six months to 31…View Article

Lululemon appoints former chief product officer Tara Poseley to board

Lululemon appoints former chief product officer Tara Poseley to board

23 October 2026 by Angela Beevers

Lululemon has appointed Tara Poseley to its board of directors. Poseley previously worked at the activewear brand from 2013 to 2015 as chief product officer. Most…View Article