GENERAL MERCHANDISE
Marks & Spencer partners with Founders Factory
Six former Toys 'R' Us stores sold for £30.5 million
Six former Toys ‘R’ Us stores have been sold to a range of buyers in deals worth £30.5 million.
Marks & Spencer launches 'behind the scenes' podcast series
Marks & Spencer has launched its own podcast series that goes behind the scenes at the retailer and looks at issues such as sustainability and the high street.
M&S looks to transform energy market through Octopus deal
Marks & Spencer has announced a new partnership with Octopus in which it will supply energy to customers under its existing M&S Energy brand.
Poundworld to close a further 40 stores
Poundworld is to close a further 40 stores with the move resulting in the loss of over 500 jobs.
Mercedes-Benz accelerates into St David's
Mercedes-Benz has returned to Cardiff’s St David’s shopping centre to launch another pop-up store this summer.
ICON Outlet announces first wave of signings
ICON Outlet, the new 210,000 square foot designer outlet centre due to open at London’s O2 Centre this October, has announced its first wave of signings.
Daniel Wellington chooses Cardiff for first standalone store outside London
Daniel Wellington has opened its first UK standalone store outside of London at the St David’s shopping centre in Cardiff.
Retail footfall down 0.9% in June
New figures have shown that retail footfall edged down 0.9% in June to mark a deeper decline than the previous month’s 0.4%.
Wilko hires Craig McGregor as retail director
Wilko has made a new addition to its senior team with the appointment of Craig McGregor as retail director.
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