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Aurélien opens new flagship store in London's Knightsbridge

Aurélien opens new flagship store in London's Knightsbridge

28 August 2026 by Angela Beevers

Luxury fashion brand Aurélien has launched a new flagship store in London’s Knightsbridge. Designed to offer customers an immersive shopping experience, the 3,200 square foot space…View Article

Superdrug returns to Altrincham with new store and beauty studio

Superdrug returns to Altrincham with new store and beauty studio

28 August 2026 by Angela Beevers

Superdrug has opened a new store in Altrincham as it continues to expand its store footprint with plans to open 30 new stores in 2026. The…View Article

Authentic Brands acquires majority stake in Drake's OVO

Authentic Brands acquires majority stake in Drake's OVO

28 August 2026 by Angela Beevers

Authentic Brands has acquired a majority stake in October’s Very Own (OVO), the premium lifestyle brand co-founded by Canadian rapper Drake. As part of the deal,…View Article

Seasalt hits 'record' EBITDA of £12.1m despite turnover dip

Seasalt hits 'record' EBITDA of £12.1m despite turnover dip

28 August 2026 by Angela Beevers

Seasalt has recorded its highest level of  EBITDA in the year to 31 January 2026 with a rise of 1.9% to £12.1 million. Operating profit before…View Article

Inditex's Lefties launches first UK store at Liverpool ONE

Inditex's Lefties launches first UK store at Liverpool ONE

28 August 2026 by Angela Beevers

The Lefties fashion brand has opened its first UK store at Liverpool ONE. Owned by Inditex, which is also the parent company of Zara, the brand…View Article

Sainsbury's launches half-price Nectar Prices on fruit and veg for Bank Holiday

Sainsbury's launches half-price Nectar Prices on fruit and veg for Bank Holiday

28 August 2026 by Angela Beevers

Sainsbury’s is offering half price Nectar Prices on selected fruit and vegetables over the Bank Holiday weekend. The deal includes items such as sweetcorn, peppers and…View Article

Halfords raises profit forecast to £55m to £65m after strong summer trading

Halfords raises profit forecast to £55m to £65m after strong summer trading

27 August 2026 by Angela Beevers

Halfords has upgraded its profit forecast after a strong summer and continued outperformance in its business in recent months. The motoring and cycling retailer now expects…View Article

Protein Works rolls out On Tap subscription service in UK ahead of European launch

Protein Works rolls out On Tap subscription service in UK ahead of European launch

27 August 2026 by Angela Beevers

Protein Works has entered the subscription market with the launch of On Tap in the UK. The retailer said the move forms part of its strategy…View Article

Asda Foundation invests £1 million in 73 UK community projects in final fund year

Asda Foundation invests £1 million in 73 UK community projects in final fund year

27 August 2026 by Angela Beevers

The Asda Foundation is investing more than £1 million in 73 UK community projects through its Local Community Spaces Fund. The supermarket has awarded grants of between…View Article

Primark enters Georgia market in latest US expansion

Primark enters Georgia market in latest US expansion

27 August 2026 by Angela Beevers

Primark is upping its US expansion with the opening of its first store in the state of Georgia next month. Due to launch on 8 September,…View Article

Poundstretcher launches

Poundstretcher launches "Love the Brands, Love the Price" campaign

27 August 2026 by Angela Beevers

Poundstretcher has launched a new campaign focused on value after opening 15 new stores in the past three months and creating 150 jobs. Its “Love the…View Article

Miniso to open new store in York on 28 August

Miniso to open new store in York on 28 August

27 August 2026 by Angela Beevers

Miniso is to open a new store in York this month as it looks to benefit from the city’s status as a major tourist destination. The…View Article