Very Group has posted strong quarterly results with group sales rising by 3.9% to £484.1 million. In the 13 weeks to 2 October, sales at Very increased by 9.6% to £403.8 million, although sales at Littlewoods declined by 17.7% to £80.3 million. The group said the biggest sales growth was seen in...
Pets at Home has said it is on track to deliver a record year of growth after posting an 18% uplift in group revenue to £677.6 million in the 28 weeks to 7 October. In its interim results statement, the retailer said the sales growth was underpinned by a continuing increase...
Lush has announced a boycott of a number of social media outlets amid concerns over the safety of the platforms. The Poole-headquartered company said it would be “turning its back” on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Snapchat on November 26 – until the platforms took action to provide a safer environment for...
Nike has revealed a new virtual world through the online digital platform, Roblox, entitled ‘Nikeland’. The bespoke environment, created by Nike, turns the brand into an immersive 3D space with a backdrop featuring Nike’s world headquarters. Buildings and fields within the virtual world draw direct inspiration from the real-life location, including...
Hamleys partners with Great Ormond Streep Hospital (GOSH) for Christmas fundraising push Hamleys, the finest toy shop in the world, has announced its Christmas partnership with Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity, including the launch of a limited edition run of only 1500 Hamleys x GOSH Bears, with £16 from the...
A new, greener way of home cleaning that uses considerably less plastic is being launched next week by Tesco. On Monday 22 November, Tesco shoppers will be able to buy refills for cleaning sprays that could help save up to 60 million pieces of plastic a year. The six own-brand spray bottles...
Clarks has opened a new Originals store in the building where the company was founded almost 200 years ago. The footwear retailer will be using the shop to sell classic styles such as the Desert Boot and Wallabee as well as a range of new season options. The second standalone Originals store...
New figures are predicting that UK retail footfall will climb by 7.9% in the week leading up to Black Friday compared to the prior seven day period. Data from retail specialist Springboard reveals that the biggest rise will come over Black Friday weekend, with footfall peaking on the day itself with...
Mango has officially opened its new London-based flagship store on Oxford Street. The new location replaces that of its old one, in a space “better suited” to the brand’s new Mediterranean-inspired store concept that it has begun to implement into its stores. It will be the first UK store to feature...
Costa Coffee and M&S Food have announced a new collaboration to create an exciting food and drink experience for UK customers – Costa Coffee Now Serving M&S Food. M&S said the move would make it “more relevant, more often for families”. Available in over 2,500 Costa Coffee stores across the UK as...
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