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Sep- 2025 -29 September
Debenhams expands into US with department store deal
Debenhams Group has expanded into the US, with its fashion brands now available through the online marketplaces of Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s and Nordstrom. The move marks a “significant step” in Debenhams Group’s international growth strategy and “reflects the strong overseas appetite” for British labels, including Coast, Warehouse, Oasis, Nasty Gal and…
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29 September
Mytheresa FY sales jump 8.9% to €916m
LuxExperience has reported that its Mytheresa unit saw net sales rise 11.5% year-on-year to €248.9m (£217m) in the fourth quarter to 30 June, while full-year sales rose 8.9% to €916.1m (£799m). The group’s EBITDA also increased 73% over the year to €44.6m (£38.9m). The company said profitability improved as gross…
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29 September
Pets at Home appoints new CFO
Pets at Home has announced the appointment of Sarah Pollard as its new chief financial officer and executive director. This comes after former CFO Mike Iddon advised the board of his intention to retire from his role with the company after nine years. He will continue in his role until…
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26 September
Columbia and New Era to open new stores at LDO
London Designer Outlet (LDO) in Wembley Park has announced that Columbia and New Era are the latest brands to join its line-up. Columbia has taken a 2,210 sq ft unit on a 10-year lease and is set to open this autumn. The US-based outdoor brand sells clothing, footwear and equipment…
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26 September
Asda appoints new vice president of own brand
Asda has announced the appointment of Charlotte Rhodes as vice president, own brand, effective from early December. Rhodes brings over 20 years of retail experience to Asda, including a decade at Coles in Australia, where she held senior roles in category management and brand transformation. Prior to her time in…
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26 September
Poundland rolls out ‘simple’ £1, £2, £3 grocery pricing
Poundland has completed the roll out of its simplified grocery pricing across all of its UK stores, taking the discount chain “firmly back to its roots”. The move, which it labelled as central to plans to get the business back on track, has simplified grocery ranges at Poundland stores to…
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26 September
Castore signs five-year partnership deal with Apparel Brands
Sportswear firm Castore has agreed a five-year partnership with Apparel Brands to develop, manufacture and distribute socks and underwear across the UK and Europe. The range, covering men, women and youth, will be rolled out with major retail partners from 2026. Design work between the two companies is already under…
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26 September
Amazon to pay $2.5bn in FTC settlement deal over Prime membership claims
Amazon has agreed to pay $2.5bn (£1.72bn) to settle allegations that it enrolled millions of consumers into Prime subscriptions without their consent and made it unnecessarily difficult to cancel. The settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) includes a $1bn (750m) civil penalty and $1.5bn (£1.712bn) in refunds to affected…
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26 September
Marks Electrical cuts profit forecast as HY sales slide
Marks Electrical has cut its profit forecast for the year after weaker sales in the first half, blaming subdued consumer spending and rising costs. The online electrical retailer said revenue fell in both major domestic appliances and consumer electronics during the second quarter to 30 September, with customers remaining “highly…
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25 September
Aldi to hire 4,500 staff ahead of Christmas trading
Aldi has announced plans to recruit 4,500 store colleagues across the UK in the run-up to Christmas. The supermarket said the recruitment drive will cover a range of permanent roles, including store assistants, managers and cleaners, to support both festive demand and its expansion into 2026. Aldi, which currently operates…
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