All Regions of UK & Ireland articles – Page 23
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NewsWilko set to open two more UK stores
Wilko is continuing its roll-out of new concept stores across the UK with two new stores set to open in spring.
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NewsAustralian retailer Harvey Norman to launch in England
Australian-owned lifestyle, technology and entertainment retailer Harvey Norman is launching in England for the first time, with a flagship set to open at the Merry Hill shopping centre in Dudley, West Midlands.
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NewsTesco and The Entertainer partnership rolled out to 850 stores
Tesco and The Entertainer are to extend their partnership across the grocer’s stores in the UK and Ireland from this spring.
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NewsRetail pop-up specialist Sook ceases trading
Retail pop-up specialist Sook has closed all its stores after failing to find sufficient funding.
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NewsExclusive: Nike secures former Victoria’s Secret site for new flagship
Sportswear giant Nike has secured the former Victoria’s Secret premises at the Trinity Leeds shopping centre for its newest flagship, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsJohn Lewis and Waitrose to close stores on Boxing Day
John Lewis and Waitrose stores across the UK will close on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, while New Year’s Day hours will vary across the group’s branches.
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NewsMiniso’s budget beauty and self-care range hits UK
Miniso has launched its beauty and self-care collection in selected UK stores following a successful rollout across its international stores.
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GalleryWilko returns with first store openings in Plymouth and Exeter
Wilko has opened its first new concept stores in Devon’s Plymouth and Exeter as it returns to the UK high street.
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InterviewQ&A: Castore boss Tom Beahon on the next steps after raising £150m
As Castore announced today that it has raised £150m in new capital investment, co-founder and chief executive Tom Beahon speaks to Retail Week about the sportswear retailer’s meteoric rise and expansion plans, the importance of global partners and the key to success moving forward
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GalleryWHSmith unveils its biggest UK store yet at Birmingham airport
WHSmith has opened its flagship store in Birmingham airport, the largest UK store in the company’s portfolio.
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NewsMountain Warehouse to ramp up store expansion following record sales
Outdoor clothing retailer Mountain Warehouse is accelerating the pace of store openings after posting a record sales peak.
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GalleryFirst look at Flannels’ ‘revolutionary’ new flagship
Flannels has opened a new luxury flagship store in the Metrocentre shopping centre in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, which promises to be “the UK’s leading destination for new luxury”.
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NewsAvon to open its first UK stores
Cosmetics company Avon is set to open its first shops in the UK in its 137-year history.
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NewsPoundland expands Pepco fashion offering
Poundland has completed its rollout of new clothing ranges by parent company Pepco Group to 560 stores across the UK and Ireland.
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NewsPanorama investigation accuses Boohoo of ‘breaking ethical promises’
Fashion giant Boohoo has been accused of breaking promises to make its clothing fairly and ethically as new evidence has emerged of staff at the fashion giant “pressuring suppliers to drive prices down”, even after orders had been agreed.
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NewsRixo launches Try Before You Buy service
Fashion retailer Rixo has announced a partnership with technology start-up Harper to launch a Try Before You Buy service, which aims to “bridge the gap” between the in-store shopping experience and the convenience of ordering online.
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NewsWilko confirms opening dates and locations for first three concept stores
Wilko has revealed the opening dates and locations for its first three concept stores, due to open before Christmas.
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NewsCastore opens stores in Ireland and Middle East
Manchester-based sportswear brand Castore has announced its expansion plans with new stores in the UK, Ireland and the Middle East.
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NewsShein names chief product officer in newly created role
Shein has appointed Gemma Dunne as the retailer’s first-ever chief product officer as the fashion giant attempts to bolster its UK-based product team.
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NewsMajestic Wine accelerates expansion plan with two new stores
Majestic Wine is accelerating its bricks-and-mortar expansion plan, opening two new stores in a week, as a “central pillar of its growth strategy”.