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Online brand reputation management for retailers

Online brand reputation management for retailers

02 December 2025 by Angela Beevers

Done right, online retail brand reputation management can build exposure, earn trust and help retailers understand how they are viewed by customers. When it comes to shaping... View ArticleView Article

Dreams appoints director of people

Dreams appoints director of people

02 December 2025 by Angela Beevers

Dreams has recruited Gemma Saunders as its new director of people. Saunders joined the business last month from TUI where she worked for over ten years.... View ArticleView Article

Self-starter Sourdough Sophia on the rise

Self-starter Sourdough Sophia on the rise

02 December 2025 by Glynn Davis

With stores in the smart areas of Hampstead and Highgate in North London, Sourdough Sophia has made serious progress since its founder began baking bread in... View ArticleView Article

Topps Tiles hails 'encouraging' full year results

Topps Tiles hails 'encouraging' full year results

02 December 2025 by Angela Beevers

Topps Tiles’ incoming chief executive has praised the brand’s “encouraging” full year results as it made a return to profit. In the 52 weeks to 27... View ArticleView Article

PUMA opens European flagship store on Oxford Street

PUMA opens European flagship store on Oxford Street

02 December 2025 by Angela Beevers

PUMA has opened a 24,000 square foot store on London’s Oxford Street. Situated close to Selfridges and Bond Street tube station, the space includes features such... View ArticleView Article

M&S appoints stores innovation director

M&S appoints stores innovation director

02 December 2025 by Angela Beevers

Marks and Spencer has appointed Elaine Cartwright as stores director – innovation and implementation. Cartwright previously worked with New Look for over 12 years where her... View ArticleView Article

Kingfisher hires retail media director

Kingfisher hires retail media director

01 December 2025 by Angela Beevers

Kingfisher, the parent company of B&Q and Screwfix, has appointed Hélène Trad as retail media director. Trad has been working for the last three years with... View ArticleView Article

Topps Tiles appoints new chief financial officer

Topps Tiles appoints new chief financial officer

01 December 2025 by Angela Beevers

Topps Tiles has appointed Caroline Browne as its new chief financial officer. Due to join the business in the spring, Browne is currently group finance and... View ArticleView Article

Asda's turnaround plan disrupted by IT overhaul

Asda's turnaround plan disrupted by IT overhaul

01 December 2025 by Angela Beevers

Asda has reported a 2.8% decline in like-for-like sales in its third quarter, although sales at its Express convenience stores rose by 3.5%. In the three... View ArticleView Article

Modella in talks to acquire Wynsors World of Shoes

Modella in talks to acquire Wynsors World of Shoes

01 December 2025 by Angela Beevers

Modella Capital is in discussions to acquire the privately owned Wynsors World of Shoes. According to Sky News, the investment firm is in advanced talks with... View ArticleView Article

Wax London opens Canary Wharf store

Wax London opens Canary Wharf store

01 December 2025 by Angela Beevers

The Wax London menswear brand has opened its fourth store in London at Canary Wharf. The brand said the new shop has been designed as a physical... View ArticleView Article

Janie and Jack and Hatch to open debut UK dual-concept store

Janie and Jack and Hatch to open debut UK dual-concept store

28 November 2025 by Angela Beevers

US childrenswear brand Janie and Jack and premium maternity label Hatch will make their UK debut with a new dual-concept store opening in London’s Chelsea. Situated... View ArticleView Article