Retail News Archive
AO launches AO Mobile, a new SIM-only mobile network
Electrical retailer AO has launched AO Mobile, a new UK mobile network as it looks to “build on its established position as a retailer of SIM-free…View Article
Peter Alexander to close UK stores
Premier Investments, the owner of Australian sleepwear brand Peter Alexander, has announced plans to close the brand’s UK stores as it scales back its presence in…View Article
Halfords appoints Morrisons' Lee Mountain as commercial director for motoring
Halfords has appointed Morrisons executive Lee Mountain as commercial director for motoring and services as part of a strengthening of its retail leadership team. In his…View Article
Asos customer and technology EVPs to step down
Asos has confirmed that Ben Blake, EVP customer and commercial, and Przemek Czarnecki, EVP technology, are to leave the business on 31 August. The news forms…View Article
Primark's 46th US store to open at Mall of America
Primark is continuing its US expansion with the opening of a new store in the Mall of America on 3 September. Situated in Bloomington, the shop…View Article
Specsavers offers the homeless free eye and ear care at 1,000 stores
Specsavers has launched a new initiative offering free eye and ear care to anyone experiencing homelessness at all 1,000 of its UK and Irish stores. Through…View Article
Lakeland launches 'Spend Smarter' campaign for autumn/winter
Lakeland has unveiled its new autumn/winter campaign which is designed to show customers that real value comes from spending better, not just less. Championing the homeware…View Article
Schuh owner Genesco announces retirement of chief strategy officer Parag Desai
Genesco, owner of the Schuh footwear brand, has announced that its chief strategy and digital officer, Parag Desai, will retire on 31 October. Desai joined Genesco…View Article
Facegym to open second standalone store outside of London at Victoria Leeds
Facegym is to open its second standalone store outside of London at Victoria Leeds. The 1,772 square foot studio in Victoria Gate will offer the facial…View Article
Retail sales rise by modest 1.3% in July as World Cup boosts food sales
UK retail sales rose in July after food sales received a boost during the final week of the World Cup. According to the latest BRC-KPMG Retail…View Article
Boden opens second US store in Nashville and plans third in Birmingham
Boden has opened a second US store in Nashville, Tennessee, as it continues its US expansion. It has also announced that it will be launching a…View Article
Mountain Warehouse names Marcus Ward as new CEO as founder steps down
Mountain Warehouse’s founder is stepping down as chief executive after almost 30 years and will be succeeded by chief financial and operating officer Marcus Ward. Mark…View Article
