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Aug- 2025 -7 August
BoE cuts interest rates to 4%
The Bank of England (BoE) has cut interest rates to 4%, down from the previous rate of 4.25%, marking the fifth rate cut since last year’s peak of 5.25%. At its meeting today (7 August), the bank’s monetary policy committee (MPC) voted by a majority of 5 to 4 to…
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7 August
River Island’s High Court hearing delayed by one day
River Island’s High Court hearing has been delayed by a day, and will now take place tomorrow morning (8th August), having originally been scheduled for today. The sanction hearing will decide on whether a restructuring plan outlined by the retailer can be approved. Under the plan, River Island would look…
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7 August
Adanola secures investment from American PE firm
Womenswear brand Adanola has announced it has received minority investment from LA-based private equity firm Story3 Capital Partners, which values the business at $530m (£369.4m). The brand believes this partnership will help its international expansion, enabling it to strengthen its position in the activewear market. Adanola’s DTC model is complemented…
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7 August
Grocery helps boost Deliveroo’s H1 GTV to £3.78bn
Deliveroo has reported a 9% year-on-year increase in gross transaction value (GTV) and revenues, reaching £3.78bn and £1.04bn respectively, driven by double-digit growth in its grocery segment for the first half of the year ended 30 June 2025. Order volumes rose 8% to £147m, with GTV per order up 1%…
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7 August
Pure Seoul opens new UK stores after securing £4.1m in funding
Korean beauty retailer Pure Seoul has announced that it opened three new stores in 2025 after securing a £4.1m funding deal with HSBC UK. The expansion includes a flagship multi-storey store on London’s Carnaby Street and new outlets in Cambridge and Westfield Stratford. The company said the investment will also…
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7 August
The Body Shop hires ex-L’Occitane MD to lead brand strategy
The Body Shop has announced the appointment of former L’Occitane managing director, Alia Sirina Hawa, to the role of chief commercial and brand officer, as the beauty retailer looks to grow under new ownership. Hawa, who has just joined the group this August, brings more than 15 years of experience…
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6 August
Currys launches Oxford Street trial to curb phone theft
Currys has launched a trial on Oxford Street today (6 August) using pavement markings to encourage pedestrians to keep their phones out of sight, in an attempt to reduce street theft. The scheme, backed by Westminster Council and supported by the Metropolitan Police Service and Crimestoppers, features a purple line…
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6 August
Aldi to open one new store a week for rest of 2025
Aldi is set to open one new store a week between now and the end of the year, expanding its UK presence with a wave of new sites and refurbishments. The discounter, now the UK’s fourth-largest supermarket, has already confirmed several openings over the next two months, including in Fulham…
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6 August
Sainsbury’s announces leadership changes to drive Next Level strategy
Sainsbury’s has announced significant changes to its operating board in a bid to further strengthen leadership across customer experience, technology, commercial and sustainability, and support delivery and acceleration of its ‘Next Level’ strategy. The move sees Tracey Clements appointed to the operating board as chief retail, logistics and supply chain…
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6 August
Zalando ups guidance as Q2 EBIT rises 8% to €186m
Zalando has upped its guidance after it revealed its EBIT rose to €186m (£162m), up from €172m (£150m), in the second quarter, representing a profit margin of 6.5%. Alongside this, the company’s revenues rose 7.3% to €2.8bn (£2.4bn) while its gross merchandising value rose 5% to €4.1bn (£3.6bn). The company…
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