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	<title>JD Sports appoints former IKEA CEO Peter Agnefjäll as chair</title>
	<description><![CDATA[JD Sports has appointed former IKEA Group chief executive Peter Agnefjäll as chair, effective from 1 September. Agnefjäll has worked with the IKEA twice in his&hellip;]]></description>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:22:20 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Footfall drops 2.1% in July as heatwave hits high street visits</title>
	<description><![CDATA[This year&#8217;s heatwave conditions continued to affect footfall in July, with high streets hit the hardest. According to data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and&hellip;]]></description>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:27:36 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Hugo Boss names Daniel Kearns as head of design for Boss by Beckham</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Hugo Boss has appointed Daniel Kearns as the new head of design for footballer David Beckham&#8217;s Boss by Beckham collections. Based in London and working closely&hellip;]]></description>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:12:05 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Ajmal opens first European store at Westfield London</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Dubai-based fragrance house Ajmal has opened its first store in Europe at Westfield London. Founded in India in 1951 by the late Haji Ajmal Ali, the&hellip;]]></description>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:11:21 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Lidl expands Olio partnership to cut food waste across 200 stores</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Lidl and Neighbourly have expanded their partnership with food-sharing app Olio to give more people  the chance to collect surplus food from Lidl stores for free&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/food-and-drink/lidl-expands-olio-partnership-to-cut-food-waste-across-200-stores-07-08-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:10:10 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Pandora appoints André Branch as North America president</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Pandora has appointed André Branch as president of its North America cluster, one of its biggest growth markets. He will lead the jewellery brand&#8217;s next phase&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/health-and-beauty/pandora-appoints-andre-branch-as-north-america-president-06-08-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:58:29 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Cass Art to open new concept store at Coal Drops Yard</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Cass Art is to unveil a new concept store at Coal Drops Yard in King’s Cross this September. Situated in one of London’s most creative areas,&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/sport-and-leisure/cass-art-to-open-new-concept-store-at-coal-drops-yard-06-08-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:50:43 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Sainsbury&#8217;s rolls out 7,000+ Nectar price deals this month</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Sainsbury&#8217;s is rolling out more than 7,000 Nectar Prices this month on items customers &#8220;love and buy&#8221; the most. The supermarket said shoppers will be able&hellip;]]></description>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Superdrug launches K-Beauty cosmetics in 60+ stores and online</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Superdrug is expanding its K-beauty offering into cosmetics, making the range available in over 60 stores and online. Brands included in the category extension are Etude,&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/health-and-beauty/superdrug-launches-k-beauty-cosmetics-in-60-stores-and-online-06-08-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:22:33 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Dr. Martens appoints former Sephora exec Alia Gogi as non-executive director</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Footwear brand Dr. Martens has appointed Alia Gogi as a non-executive director, effective 1 September. Gogi has significant international retail and commercial experience, having spent over&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/fashion/dr-martens-appoints-former-sephora-exec-alia-gogi-as-non-executive-director-06-08-2026/</link>
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	<title>Dusk enters trade market with new B2B offering</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Dusk, the online furniture and homeware retailer, is entering the professional interiors market with the launch of B2B division Dusk Trade, which will run alongside its&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/home-and-diy/dusk-enters-trade-market-with-new-b2b-offering-06-08-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:28:16 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Kim Kardashian&#8217;s Skims launches in India via Reliance Brands deal</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Skims, the shapewear brand founded by Kim Kardashian, has signed an exclusive agreement with Reliance Brands to launch the brand in India. The roll out will&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/fashion/kim-kardashians-skims-launches-in-india-via-reliance-brands-deal-06-08-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:38:03 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Tesco names Andrew Yaxley as CEO of Ireland and Northern Ireland</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Tesco has appointed Andrew Yaxley as chief executive of Ireland and Northern Ireland. He has worked at Tesco for nearly 25 years in a range of&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/food-and-drink/tesco-names-andrew-yaxley-as-ceo-of-ireland-and-northern-ireland-06-08-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Lindt unveils new boutique format store at Centre:MK, Milton Keynes</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Lindt, the premium Swiss chocolatier, has opened a new store at Centre:mk in its new boutique format. Spanning 1,670 square feet, the store on Silbury Arcade&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/high-street/lindt-unveils-new-boutique-format-store-at-centremk-milton-keynes-05-08-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:02:49 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Desert Island Stores: Daisy Kelly, founder and CEO of Glow For It</title>
	<description><![CDATA[In this latest instalment of TRB&#8217;s Desert Island Stores series, Glynn Davis chats with Daisy Kelly, founder and chief executive of Glow For It.  The store&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/health-and-beauty/desert-island-stores-daisy-kelly-founder-and-ceo-of-glow-for-it-05-08-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:58:30 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Suit Direct owner Baird Group promotes Tim Murphy to chief executive</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Baird Group, the owner of Suit Direct, has promoted Tim Murphy to the position of chief executive. Previously chief financial officer, Murphy joined the group in&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/fashion/suit-direct-owner-baird-group-promotes-tim-murphy-to-chief-executive-05-08-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:57:45 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Next raises full year guidance after strong Q2 sales beat forecast</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Next has posted a 9.2% increase in full-price second quarter sales, which meant they were £70 million ahead of forecast. The fashion and homeware retailer attributed&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/general-merchandise/next-raises-full-year-guidance-after-strong-q2-sales-beat-forecast-05-08-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:28:14 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>John Lewis launches new fitness and wellness concept at Oxford Street store</title>
	<description><![CDATA[John Lewis has launched a new sports and wellness concept at its Oxford Street store as part of its wider £800 million transformation programme. The retailer&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/sport-and-leisure/john-lewis-launches-new-fitness-and-wellness-concept-at-oxford-street-store-05-08-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:42:46 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Smyths Toys to open first shopping centre store at Eden, High Wycombe</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Smyths Toys Superstores has chosen Eden Shopping Centre for the opening of its first store in a shopping centre location in the UK. Due to launch&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/general-merchandise/smyths-toys-to-open-first-shopping-centre-store-at-eden-high-wycombe-05-08-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:09:23 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Aldi launches UK-wide Sports Fund offering grants up to £3,000</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Aldi is launching a new UK-wide Aldi Sports Fund programme, giving grassroots sports clubs the chance to apply for grants of up to £3,000 to help&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/food-and-drink/aldi-launches-uk-wide-sports-fund-offering-grants-up-to-3000-05-08-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:09:05 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Zalando reports Q2 revenue growth but trims full year guidance</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Zalando has delivered another quarter of revenue growth as it benefits from the scaling of its AI capabilities, although it warned that full year revenue will&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/general-merchandise/zalando-reports-q2-revenue-growth-but-trims-full-year-guidance-05-08-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:08:39 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Bodycare secures investment to accelerate UK store rollout</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Bodycare has completed a new investment round led by early stage venture capital firm, Arāya Ventures. There was also participation from entrepreneur Dilesh Mehta and a&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/health-and-beauty/bodycare-secures-investment-to-accelerate-uk-store-rollout-04-08-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:33:01 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Nobody&#8217;s Child to open new store in Bath&#8217;s SouthGate Centre</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Womenswear brand Nobody&#8217;s Child is set to open a new store in Bath&#8217;s SouthGate shopping centre next week. Spanning 1,500 square feet, the shop will be&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/fashion/nobodys-child-to-open-new-store-in-baths-southgate-centre-04-08-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:35:06 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>CDS Superstores secures £190m credit facility to fund expansion</title>
	<description><![CDATA[CDS Superstores, the owner of The Range, Wilko, Homebase and Bathstore, has secured a new £190 million revolving credit facility to fund store and technology investment.&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/home-and-diy/cds-superstores-secures-190m-credit-facility-to-fund-expansion-04-08-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:21:47 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>ProCook CFO Dan Walden to step down as new CEO incentive scheme confirmed</title>
	<description><![CDATA[ProCook has announced that its chief financial officer, Dan Walden, will be stepping down from both the board and his position. The company has also confirmed&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/home-and-diy/procook-cfo-dan-walden-to-step-down-as-new-ceo-incentive-scheme-confirmed-04-08-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:21:42 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Retail’s Blind Spot: Why keeping colleagues safe now starts long before they step into store</title>
	<description><![CDATA[The conversation around colleague safety in retail has shifted, and not subtly. What was once considered a largely operational issue, centred on loss prevention teams and&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/retail-solutions/retails-blind-spot-why-keeping-colleagues-safe-now-starts-long-before-they-step-into-store-04-08-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:06:08 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Matalan CEO Henrik Nordvall steps down after six months</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Matalan&#8217;s chief executive Henrik Nordvall has stepped down &#8220;by mutual agreement with the board&#8221; just six months after joining the business. The fashion and home retailer&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/fashion/matalan-ceo-henrik-nordvall-steps-down-after-six-months-04-08-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:08:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>How to prevent AI-driven fraudulent claims in retail, leisure and hospitality</title>
	<description><![CDATA[By Teresa Long  AI can make fraudulent claims look more credible, especially when your teams are under pressure. How can going ‘back to basics’ help protect&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/retail-solutions/how-to-prevent-ai-driven-fraudulent-claims-in-retail-leisure-and-hospitality-04-08-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:20:37 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Waitrose permanently extends quick-commerce delivery hours at 35 stores</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Waitrose is permanently extending its quick-commerce delivery hours at 35 UK stores, following an initial expansion during the World Cup. The supermarket extended its delivery window&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/food-and-drink/waitrose-permanently-extends-quick-commerce-delivery-hours-at-35-stores-04-08-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:14:59 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>B&#038;M completes POS rollout across 790+ UK stores in partnership with PMC</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Value retailer, B&amp;M, has partnered with commerce technology specialist, PMC, to deploy a modernised Point of Sale (POS) solution spanning hardware and software across its entire estate&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/retail-solutions/bm-completes-pos-rollout-ross-790-uk-stores-in-partnership-with-pmc-04-08-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>M&#038;S appoints Morrisons&#8217; Matt McLellan as director of loyalty</title>
	<description><![CDATA[M&amp;S has appointed Morrisons&#8217; chief customer officer Matt McLellan as director of loyalty. Due to join the business in the new year, he will succeed Jade&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/general-merchandise/ms-appoints-morrisons-matt-mclellan-as-director-of-loyalty-03-08-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:12:27 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>New Look appoints Lynda Petherick as new CEO</title>
	<description><![CDATA[New Look has appointed Lynda Petherick as its new chief executive, succeeding Helen Connolly. Petherick has worked at the fashion retailer since 2024, when she joined&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/fashion/new-look-appoints-lynda-petherick-as-new-ceo-03-08-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:29:58 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Retailers hit back at Chancellor John Healey over cost of living comments</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Retailers have hit back following the new Chancellor of the Exchequer&#8217;s comments on the cost of living over the weekend, in which he said the Government&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/food-and-drink/retailers-hit-back-at-chancellor-john-healey-over-cost-of-living-comments-03-08-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:41:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Scotmid CEO Karen Scott appointed chair of Scottish Retail Consortium</title>
	<description><![CDATA[The Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) has appointed Scotmid Coop chief executive Karen Scott as its new chair, effective 1 August 2026. Scott succeeds Debbie Harding, who&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/general-merchandise/scotmid-ceo-karen-scott-appointed-chair-of-scottish-retail-consortium-03-08-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 07:34:14 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>JD Sports triples flagship store size at Meadowhall to 29,225 square feet</title>
	<description><![CDATA[JD Sports has relocated and tripled the size of its flagship store at Sheffield&#8217;s Meadowhall shopping centre, expanding to 29,225 square feet as part of a&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/fashion/jd-sports-triples-flagship-store-size-at-meadowhall-to-29225-square-feet-03-08-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 07:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>EG On The Move completes acquisition of 260 petrol stations in France</title>
	<description><![CDATA[EG On The Move, the petrol and convenience retail operator, has completed the acquisition of 260 forecourt sites in France from EG Group, marking a major&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/general-merchandise/eg-on-the-move-completes-acquisition-of-260-petrol-stations-in-france-03-08-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 06:28:38 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Beauty in rude health</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Nobody needs to be told that retail has had a tough time over recent years but one category – outside of the essential that is food&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/health-and-beauty/beauty-in-rude-health-31-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:43:08 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Sainsbury&#8217;s to sell Argos to Swift Partners in £120m deal</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Sainsbury&#8217;s is to sell Argos to Swift Partners in a £120 million deal as it looks to focus on its food business. Swift is a new&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/food-and-drink/sainsburys-to-sell-argos-to-swift-partners-in-120m-deal-31-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:14:22 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Majestic unveils new Trowbridge store as part of £4m expansion</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Majestic has unveiled the first new store of its current financial year as part of a £4 million investment in new sites. The branch on Trowbridge&#8217;s&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/food-and-drink/majestic-unveils-new-trowbridge-store-as-part-of-4m-expansion-31-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:12:33 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Waitrose accelerates refrigeration investment to combat heatwaves</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Waitrose is investing in new refrigeration technology as it looks to improve the availability of chilled products in-store during heatwaves. Following this summer&#8217;s extreme heat, the&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/food-and-drink/waitrose-accelerates-refrigeration-investment-to-combat-heatwaves-31-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:45:51 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>eBay completes acquisition of fashion marketplace Depop</title>
	<description><![CDATA[eBay has completed its acquisition of Depop, the C2C fashion marketplace. As part of eBay, Depop will operate as a complementary business while retaining its own&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/fashion/ebay-completes-acquisition-of-fashion-marketplace-depop-31-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:30:02 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Burberry appoints former Pandora CEO Alexander Lacik as non-executive director</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Burberry has appointed former Pandora chief executive Alexander Lacik as a non-executive director, with effect from 1 September. He will also join the nomination committee. Lacik&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/fashion/burberry-appoints-former-pandora-ceo-alexander-lacik-as-non-executive-director-30-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:16:19 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Pets at Home reports 3.9% revenue growth as turnaround gains traction</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Pets at Home has said its retail turnaround is gaining traction, as it reported total consumer revenue increased by 3.9% to £614 million in its first&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/general-merchandise/pets-at-home-reports-3-9-revenue-growth-as-turnaround-gains-traction-30-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:26:39 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Nadine Merabi appoints Karen Millen MD as new CEO</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Luxury womenswear brand Nadine Merabi has appointed Karen Millen managing director Briony Garbett as its new chief executive. The brand said the move comes at a&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/fashion/nadine-merabi-appoints-karen-millen-md-as-new-ceo-30-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:25:12 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Pets at Home hires Sarah Findlater as group chief people officer</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Pets at Home has hired former M&amp;S CPO Sarah Findlater as group chief people officer. Findlater spent nearly three decades at M&amp;S, joining as an HR&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/general-merchandise/pets-at-home-hires-sarah-findlater-as-group-chief-people-officer-30-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:22:38 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Co-op turns to microdrama format to boost convenience store visibility</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Co-op has launched a new four-part microdrama series where it turns everyday convenience shop trips into comedic, hyperbolic social content as part of its first foray&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/food-and-drink/co-op-turns-to-microdrama-format-to-boost-convenience-store-visibility-30-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 06:50:04 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Tesco launches free grocery pop-up for returning holidaymakers</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Tesco has launched a &#8216;Back From Holiday Shop&#8217; at London Southend Airport, where returning travellers can pick up a free bag of Tesco essentials when they&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/food-and-drink/tesco-launches-free-grocery-pop-up-for-returning-holidaymakers-29-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:14:42 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Argos reinvents print catalogue with new app feature</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Argos has launched &#8216;Your Catalogue&#8217;, a new feature within its mobile app that reimagines its former print catalogue as a digital-first browsing experience. Developed following customer&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/general-merchandise/argos-reinvents-print-catalogue-with-new-app-feature-29-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:14:07 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Greggs profits surge by 20% as grocery business grows</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Greggs has said it outperformed the market in the first half of its financial year, with a strong profit uplift and total sales up 7.2% to&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/food-and-drink/greggs-profits-surge-by-20-as-grocery-business-grows-29-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:56:18 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Aldi cuts prices on 330 products in £100m school holiday investment</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Aldi has invested a further £100 million in cutting the prices of 330 products as it looks to help families with their spending in the school&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/food-and-drink/aldi-cuts-prices-on-330-products-in-100m-school-holiday-investment-29-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:41:03 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Ocado drops £190m payment pursuit from M&#038;S</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Ocado is understood to have dropped its long-running pursuit of a £190 million payment from M&amp;S following a dispute over their joint venture partnership. M&amp;S teamed&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/food-and-drink/ocado-drops-190m-payment-pursuit-from-ms-29-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 06:30:19 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Gymshark promotes Matt Rogers to chief supply chain officer</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Gymshark has promoted Matt Rogers to the position of chief supply chain officer as it prepares for its next chapter of growth. He has worked with&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/fashion/gymshark-promotes-matt-rogers-to-chief-supply-chain-officer-28-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:42:29 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Mango turnover grows 7.2% to €1.8bn in first half of 2026</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Mango grew its turnover by 7.2% to €1.8 billion in the first half of 2026 and by 10.7% at constant exchange rates. Online sales recorded double&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/fashion/mango-turnover-grows-7-2-to-e1-8bn-in-first-half-of-2026-28-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:16:56 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>H&#038;M and Wardrobe.NYC to launch designer collaboration on 6 August</title>
	<description><![CDATA[H&amp;M is set to launch a new designer collaboration next month with New York based luxury essentials brand Wardrobe.NYC. The fashion retailer said the collection will&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/fashion/hm-and-wardrobe-nyc-to-launch-designer-collaboration-on-6-august-28-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:15:58 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Lidl launches £1 Planet Plate recipes with chef Miguel Barclay</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Lidl GB has collaborated with budget chef Miguel Barclay, creator of the bestselling One Pound Meals series, to launch seven new £1 Planet Plate recipes. The&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/food-and-drink/lidl-launches-1-planet-plate-recipes-with-chef-miguel-barclay-28-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:19:37 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Schuh appoints ex-Foot Locker exec Tomas Petersson as new president</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Schuh has appointed Tomas Petersson to succeed Colin Temple as president, ahead of Temple&#8217;s retirement. Petersson will join the footwear retailer at the end of July&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/fashion/schuh-appoints-ex-foot-locker-exec-tomas-petersson-as-new-president-27-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:47:27 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Morrisons launches free NHS and at-cost Meningitis B vaccines</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Morrisons has announced that it is now offering Meningitis B vaccinations across participating Morrisons pharmacies. Customers eligible under NHS criteria can access the vaccine for free&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/health-and-beauty/morrisons-launches-free-nhs-and-at-cost-meningitis-b-vaccines-27-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:54:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Rising costs, new rights: The challenge facing retail employers</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Comentary by Stuart Lawrenson, Samantha Mackie &amp; Katie Hindle from Shoosmiths. The UK&#8217;s consumer and retail sector is facing a difficult balancing act. Businesses are already&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/newsletter/rising-costs-new-rights-the-challenge-facing-retail-employers-27-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:52:59 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Q&#038;A: Sharon Gee, SVP, Product AI at Commerce</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Agentic commerce is no longer a conference-stage prediction; it&#8217;s becoming daily shopping behaviour. For retailers, that shift creates a new imperative: understanding where they appear when&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/retail-solutions/qa-sharon-gee-svp-product-ai-at-commerce-27-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:57:21 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>From the Archive: Bookshops</title>
	<description><![CDATA[From the Archive’ is the regular column that revisits some of the more interesting retail stories covered over the past 30 years by Glynn Davis for&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/general-merchandise/from-the-archive-bookshops-27-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:52:36 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Waitrose to roll out new &#8216;neighbourhood&#8217; stores as part of £1bn investment</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Waitrose is planning to roll out new neighbourhood-size stores as part of a £1 billion investment plan spanning shops, online and on-demand grocery, and travel retail&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/food-and-drink/waitrose-to-roll-out-new-neighbourhood-stores-as-part-of-1bn-investment-27-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:47:32 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Holland &#038; Barrett hires undercover detectives to tackle shoplifting</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Holland &amp; Barrett is hiring undercover detectives to help tackle the issue of shoplifting in its stores. The Times has reported that the health and wellness&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/general-merchandise/holland-barrett-hires-undercover-detectives-to-tackle-shoplifting-27-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:43:44 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Online Home Shop sales surge 68% in record year</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Online Home Shop (OHS) has reported gross sales of £100 million for 2026, marking a second record-breaking year for the family owned online homeware retailer. Sales&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/home-and-diy/online-home-shop-sales-surge-68-in-record-year-27-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:07:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Amazon Now: Ultra-fast 30-minute delivery launches in Manchester</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Amazon has extended its ultra-fast delivery service to Manchester, following a launch in London last year. Amazon Now allows customers to choose from thousands of groceries&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/grocer/amazon-now-ultra-fast-30-minute-delivery-launches-in-manchester-27-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 06:36:35 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Industry Insight: Why do chilled and frozen aisles struggle as the UK gets hotter? Is it really just old equipment?</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Epta explores why equipment age alone does not fully explain how refrigeration systems perform under sustained heat. High ambient temperatures do not simply create a bad&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/retail-solutions/industry-insight-why-do-chilled-and-frozen-aisles-struggle-as-the-uk-gets-hotter-is-it-real-just-old-equipment-26-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:38:04 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Aldi reveals list of &#8216;priority locations&#8217; for new UK stores</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Aldi has revealed its latest wish list of &#8216;priority locations&#8217; for new stores as it ramps up expansion plans. The supermarket said it is looking for&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/food-and-drink/aldi-reveals-list-of-priority-locations-for-new-uk-stores-25-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:37:35 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Online Payments Move Into UK Retail Checkouts</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Walk into a flagship store on Oxford Street, tap your phone at the till, and the transaction completes before the receipt even prints. Nothing unusual there.&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/uncategorized/online-payments-move-into-uk-retail-checkouts-2-24-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:02:59 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Consumer confidence and retail sales both rise amid &#8220;Burnham bounce&#8221;</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Consumer confidence has risen this month after being boosted by sun, football and the appointment of a new Prime Minister. GfK&#8217;s long-running Consumer Confidence Index has&hellip;]]></description>
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	<title>Skims opens first UK flagship on London&#8217;s Regent Street</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Kim Kardashian&#8217;s Skims has opened its first standalone UK flagship on London&#8217;s Regent Street as it accelerates its international expansion. Spanning 12,000 square feet, the store&hellip;]]></description>
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	<title>Southern Co-op launches free shopping giveaway across 173 stores</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Southern Co-op has launched a four-week giveaway where up to 10,000 customers will have their shopping paid for, as it looks to support communities through periods&hellip;]]></description>
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	<title>Goldsmiths unveils new 4,840 sq ft store at Harlequin Watford</title>
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	<title>PUMA appoints Dusan Hamlin as vice president of ecommerce</title>
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	<title>The Works profits surge by 44% in &#8216;pivotal&#8217; year</title>
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	<title>Temperley London names new CEO and design director ahead of September collection</title>
	<description><![CDATA[The Temperley London fashion brand has appointed Morgaine McGee as chief executive and Jack Isenberg as design director as it prepares to present its new collection&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/fashion/temperley-london-names-new-ceo-and-design-director-ahead-of-september-collection-23-07-2026/</link>
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	<title>M&#038;S, Currys, Boots and Next join You Tube&#8217;s Shopping Affiliate Programme in UK launch</title>
	<description><![CDATA[M&amp;S, Currys, Boots and Next are among the first retailers to join YouTube&#8217;s new Shopping Affiliate Programme in the UK. The programme is launching ahead of&hellip;]]></description>
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	<title>How UK retailers can make better use of eCommerce warehousing</title>
	<description><![CDATA[How UK retailers can make better use of eCommerce warehousing For UK ecommerce retailers selling through their own websites, Shopify, Amazon Marketplace, or eBay, stock management&hellip;]]></description>
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	<title>Portwest transforms global product data and accelerates catalogue production with Akeneo</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Leading workwear manufacturer reduces catalogue production time by five months and delivers significant cost savings through centralised product information. Akeneo, the Product Experience (PX) Company and&hellip;]]></description>
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	<title>Decathlon launches &#8216;Middle Aisle&#8217; to take on discounters</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Decathlon has launched its first-ever &#8220;Middle Aisle&#8221; across its UK and Ireland stores, website and shopping app as it looks to take on discounters. The first&hellip;]]></description>
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	<title>Q&#038;A: Jake Allmond, Managed Services Director at PMC</title>
	<description><![CDATA[PMC combines strategic consulting, engineering, our own platform Graphene and Managed Services to simplify complexity, connect data and deliver scalable commerce transformation for retailers, including Primark,&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/retail-solutions/qa-jake-allmond-managed-services-director-at-pmc-22-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Ocado to open 55,000 sq ft automated fulfilment centre in Stoke-on-Trent</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Ocado Group is to open a 55,000 square foot automated customer fulfilment centre (CFC) in Stoke-on-Trent in a move that is expected to create hundreds of&hellip;]]></description>
	<link>https://www.theretailbulletin.com/food-and-drink/ocado-to-open-55000-sq-ft-automated-fulfilment-centre-in-stoke-on-trent-22-07-2026/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:52:46 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Mulberry hails year of &#8216;meaningful progress&#8217; as turnaround gathers pace</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Mulberry has hailed a year of &#8220;meaningful progress&#8221; as it reported narrowed losses and increased revenue. The luxury handbag brand posted a 4% rise in group&hellip;]]></description>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:43:41 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>JD Sports appoints Darren Shapland as interim chair after Higginson exit</title>
	<description><![CDATA[JD Sports has appointed Darren Shapland as interim chair following the conclusion of its 2026 annual general meeting. Shapland has taken on the role with immediate&hellip;]]></description>
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	<title>B&#038;Q appoints Laura Karsunky as director of retail media</title>
	<description><![CDATA[B&amp;Q has appointed Laura Karsunky as director of retail media as part of a strengthening of its commercial proposition. The retailer said the move will help&hellip;]]></description>
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	<title>Wickes revenue up 2.3% as retail arm returns to growth in Q2</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Wickes has reported a return to growth in retail in its second quarter, as group revenue increased by 2.3% to £483 million. Retail revenue grew by&hellip;]]></description>
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	<title>Morrisons cuts prices on hundreds of summer essentials</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Morrisons is cutting prices and introducing money-saving offers on hundreds of items to help budgets go further during the school holidays. Available in-store and online, the&hellip;]]></description>
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	<title>Jack &#038; Jones to open flagship store at Bluewater this October</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Danish fashion brand Jack &amp; Jones is to open a new store at Bluewater this October. Spanning 6,370 square feet, the store on Lower Thames Walk&hellip;]]></description>
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	<title>Selfridges launches Imagination Café for three-month residency</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[Quadient is the leading provider of innovative parcel management solutions for residential, retail, carrier, commercial, and university clients. With more than 100 years of innovation supporting&hellip;]]></description>
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	<title>Primark lowers prices as part of new &#8216;Iconic Value&#8217; push</title>
	<description><![CDATA[Primark has cut the prices of hundreds of its most popular womenswear, menswear and kidswear styles as it announced a new era of &#8220;Iconic Value&#8221;. The&hellip;]]></description>
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	<description><![CDATA[Magnet Group&#8217;s creditors and landlords have approved the company voluntary arrangement (CVA) it proposed on 30 June. The proposals were overwhelmingly supported by over 90% of&hellip;]]></description>
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	<title>Myprotein activewear launches on Next&#8217;s Sports Club platform</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[Urban Outfitters has become the latest brand to sign up to Sheffield City Council’s Heart of the City regeneration project after agreeing a lease for 8,500&hellip;]]></description>
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	<description><![CDATA[Boohoo is facing £10 million worth of new legal claims from investors who are alleging that its top leaders knew the company was using &#8216;sweatshops&#8217; in&hellip;]]></description>
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	<title>Kering appoints Romain Spitzer as Bottega Veneta CEO</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[Application deadline Friday 31 July / 61 applications to date / Agenda filling up with few spots remaining / Themes confirmed • BLE 6-8 October 2026,&hellip;]]></description>
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