Screwfix: The incredible story of how a tiny Yeovil tool firm grew into a retail giant
It started as a small local Yeovil company in 1979 but is now one of the UK's biggest retailers From humble beginnings in Yeovil in 1979,...
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Nov 16, 20221 min read
Rixo lands on Carnaby Street!
The permanent store opened this November at 44 Carnaby Street, after the womenswear brand previously launched several pop-ups on the same...
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Nov 16, 20222 min read
Hush sales continue to rise but investments dent profits
Hush has filed its account for the year to the end of March with the women’s fashion and lifestyle brand saying it was “pleased with the...
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Nov 15, 20222 min read
WHSmith continues to invest in it's online strategy to Grow'
WHSmith has said it has continued to invest into its online strategy and digital in its latest financial year to improve customer...
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Nov 15, 20222 min read
Hobbs to open up store in Metrocentre Gateshead later this month
Womenswear retailer Hobbs has set a date for when it will open its newest boutique shop in the North East – leaving fans and customers of...
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Nov 14, 20221 min read
Whistles opens first standalone store in Northern Ireland
Contemporary fashion brand Whistles is set to open its first standalone store in Northern Ireland. The womenswear brand will open the...
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Nov 14, 20221 min read
Abercrombie & Fitch to open first store in Scotland
SAVILLS, on behalf of Patrizia, has let 65 George Street in Edinburgh to AFH Stores UK Ltd for the opening of Scotland’s first Abercombie...
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Nov 14, 20221 min read
Mike Ashley’s Frasers is positioning to swoop for Gieves & Hawkes
Frasers Group is reportedly in late stage talks to seal a deal for Gieves & Hawkes, a beleaguered tailor which previously dressed Sir...
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Nov 14, 20222 min read
B&M reports first online revenues, following launch of ecommerce trial to Grow'
B&M has today reported £3m in first-half online revenues, following the launch of a trial home delivery service in the summer. B&M...
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Nov 11, 20222 min read
Specsavers partners with the Big Issue
Through the agreement, Specsavers will offer Big Issue vendors free access to eye care and ear wax removal, and will sponsor the red...
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Nov 11, 20222 min read
Gap Sells China Retail Business to eCommerce Platform Baozun
In a move to better connect its retail brand to Chinese consumers, Gap has agreed to sell its local online business to Baozun, an...
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Nov 11, 20224 min read
Power struggles: UK companies gear up for winter blackouts
From backup generators to empty offices on standby, bosses are preparing for worst-case scenarios. In nearly 40 years as a shopkeeper,...
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Nov 11, 20222 min read
Radley London opens biggest UK store with new Braintree Village Townhouse
Radley London is continuing the elevation of its retail store estate with the reopening this Thursday of its site in Braintree Village....
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Nov 10, 20221 min read
Bensons for Beds re-opens Eve Sleep’s UK website
The acquisition of the Eve Sleep brand has been backed by Bensons’ owner Alteri Investors as it supports its growth strategy and...
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Nov 10, 20221 min read
John Lewis appoints new chief transformation and technology officer
John Lewis has announced the appointment of its new chief transformation and technology officer. Zak Mian, who will join the company next...
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Nov 10, 20222 min read
Bristol: The Mall at Cribbs Causeway to open five new stores including Mango and The Works
A host of new stores are set to open at The Mall at Cribbs Causeway including a number of major high street brands, it has been...
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Nov 10, 20221 min read
M&S profits rise as it braces for ‘challenging’ year ahead
Marks and Spencer (M&S) has announced an increase in profits as the retailer reports “stand-out” performance across its clothing...
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Nov 9, 20221 min read
L.K.Bennett Launches L.K.Borrowed !
Got high end tastes but a high street budget? Rental fashion is the smart way to indulge your fashion passions without your little black...
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Nov 9, 20223 min read
UK grocery price inflation hits record 14.7% and still too early to call the ceiling Kantar reports.
Own label sales have jumped again by 10.3% over the latest four weeks, as shoppers adopt different strategies to manage their budgets....
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Nov 9, 20221 min read
Primark won’t raise prices after £1bn inflation hit
Primark-owner Associated British Foods (ABF) has said that it will not increase its prices despite experiencing inflation-related costs...
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