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Dunelm strengthens executive team with two senior hires

09 February 2026 by angela-beevers
Dunelm has strengthened its executive team with the appointment of Laura Harricks as chief customer officer and Caroline Angell as chief people officer. Due to join... View ArticleView Article
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Bloobloom opens Notting Hill store as part of London expansion

Bloobloom opens Notting Hill store as part of London expansion

09 February 2026 by angela-beevers

French eyewear brand Bloobloom has opened a new store in London‘s Notting Hill as it continues to expand across the capital. The 900 square foot store... View ArticleView Article

Ocado cost saving drive puts 1,000 jobs at risk

Ocado cost saving drive puts 1,000 jobs at risk

09 February 2026 by angela-beevers

Ocado Group is reported to be considering cutting up to 1,000 jobs, roughly 5% of its workforce, as it looks to reduce costs after a difficult... View ArticleView Article

M&S to include alcohol in its healthy food sales target

M&S to include alcohol in its healthy food sales target

09 February 2026 by angela-beevers

M&S is to include sales of alcohol in its reporting of food sales as it looks to offer uncreased transparency on the percentage of healthy food... View ArticleView Article

Freemans hails 'exceptional' growth over Golden Quarter

Freemans hails 'exceptional' growth over Golden Quarter

06 February 2026 by angela-beevers

Digital department store Freemans saw “exceptional” sales growth of 12% in the four weeks to Christmas. The retailer said festive sales were boosted by the launch... View ArticleView Article

K-Way to make West End debut on Carnaby Street

K-Way to make West End debut on Carnaby Street

06 February 2026 by angela-beevers

The K-Way French outerwear brand is to open its first store in London’s West End in Carnaby Street. The brand’s 1,400 square foot flagship will offer a... View ArticleView Article

Retail Trust appoints Tracey Clements and Matt Birch to trustee board

Retail Trust appoints Tracey Clements and Matt Birch to trustee board

06 February 2026 by angela-beevers

Retail Trust has appointed Tracey Clements and Matt Birch as new trustees of the retail charity. Clements is currently chief retail, logistics and supply chain officer at... View ArticleView Article

Waitrose acquires Surrey shopping centre to secure future of store

Waitrose acquires Surrey shopping centre to secure future of store

06 February 2026 by angela-beevers

Waitrose has acquired the freehold of the 54,000 square foot Hersham Green Shopping Centre in Surrey. In a statement, the retailer said the purchase will secure... View ArticleView Article

Pandora appoints Philippa Newman as chief product officer

Pandora appoints Philippa Newman as chief product officer

06 February 2026 by angela-beevers

Pandora has appointed Philippa Newman as its new chief product officer. Due to take up her role in March, Newman will lead the jewellery brand’s product... View ArticleView Article

Frasers Group takes majority stake in Italy's Maxi Sport

Frasers Group takes majority stake in Italy's Maxi Sport

06 February 2026 by angela-beevers

Sports Direct owner Frasers Group is to acquire a majority stake in Maxi Sport SpA. The premium multi-sport retailer operates 18 stores across Italy. The move... View ArticleView Article