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M&A
Secret Sales expands European presence with Afound acquisition
Secret Sales, the marketplace for off-price retail in fashion, sportswear and beauty, has acquired H&M Groupโs digital fashion outlet, Afound.…
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High Street
BRC urges public to give retail workers gift of a ‘safe Christmas’
Ahead of Black Friday and the busy festive period, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and its retail members are calling…
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People Moves
DFS names interim CFO as it sees improved trading
DFS has announced it has appointed Marie Wall as interim chief financial officer reporting to chief executive officer, Tim Stacey.…
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Comment
Third spaces: The changing face of retail outlets
Nicky Lovell, Head of Outlets and Retail Business Development at Global Mutual, embodies the transformation of retail over the past…
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Economy
Energy bills push inflation to 2.3% in October
The rising cost of energy has pushed inflation up to 2.3% in October, above consensus forecasts of 2.2%, according to…
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High Street
Ikea to open Oxford Street pop-up ahead of 2025 flagship launch
Ikea has announced it is set to open a new โHus of FRAKTAโ pop-up on Londonโs Oxford street on the…
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News
Gen Z market a ‘massive but time-sensitive opportunity’ for health and fitness brands, UNiDAYS finds
As we approach the new year, health and fitness brands have a compelling and urgent opportunity to engage the notoriously…
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People Moves
Frasers lines up former FRC boss as chair
Frasers is reportedly lining up former Financial Reporting Council (FRC) boss Sir Jon Thompson to replace David Daly as its…
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Economy
UK economy stagnates in three months to September
UK gross domestic product (GDP) is estimated to have stagnated during the third quarter of the year as uncertainty ahead…
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Comment
Outform’s VP of growth on understanding today’s shopper psychology
In a retail industry thatโs evolving at breakneck speed, Clare Cryer, Vice President of Growth at Outform, is a veteran…
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