All Regions of UK & Ireland articles – Page 8
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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”.
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AnalysisWhy the UK market is a winner for international sportswear retailers
As UK sportswear giants JD Sports and Frasers ramp up their global expansion plans to drive growth, Retail Week takes a look at why the UK continues to be an attractive destination for international sportswear retailers.
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NewsAmazon to launch 60-minute drone deliveries in the UK
Amazon is launching ultra-fast drone deliveries for UK customers from late 2024.
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DataRanking: England and Wales’ shoplifting hotspots
To reveal the places hardest hit by shoplifting – and the areas where it’s seemingly safest to operate a store – Money.co.uk has extracted crime data for England and Wales, and here are the results
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NewsTen more ex-Wilko stores reopen as Poundland
Ten more ex-Wilko stores will open their doors as Poundland on Saturday, October 7.
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NewsExclusive: AllSaints rolls out new store format as international expansion continues
AllSaints is rolling out a new store concept globally as it continues to bolster its international store portfolio, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsFormer Wilko stores to open as Poundland shops this week
Ten former Wilko sites will reopen as Poundland stores on Saturday, September 30.