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May- 2025 -13 May
Late Easter sees retail sales rise 7% in April
UK total retail sales increased by 7% year-on-year in April, against a decline of 4% in April 2024, according to…
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13 May
Frasers Group launches new retail media network
Frasers Group has officially launched Elevate, a new retail media network powered by Frasers’ first-party data that helps brand partners…
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13 May
Revolution Beauty revenues fall 26% in FY25
Revolution Beauty revenues plummeted 26% year-on-year to £141.6m for the year ended 28 February 2025, reflecting the rationalisation of its…
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13 May
M&S confirms customer data stolen in cyber attack
Marks and Spencer has told customers that some of their personal data has been stolen following a major cyber attack…
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12 May
Today’s news in brief-12/5/25
Boots chairman Stefano Pessina is set to increase his stake in Walgreens Boots Alliance to nearly 50% following the company’s…
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12 May
Luxe Collective closes down after 7 years of trading
Second-hand luxury fashion business Luxe Collective has closed down after seven years of trading, under a year after the business…
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12 May
Boots chair to hike stake to 50% following $10bn takeover deal
The chairman of Boots is reportedly set to hike his stake in Walgreens Boots Alliance to almost 50% as part…
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12 May
Disney to launch Westfield White City pop-up in June
Disney Store is set to launch a new pop-up at Westfield White City, opening June 2025. The limited-time store will…
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12 May
Søstrene Grene to double UK presence by 2027
Søstrene Grene has announced that it is planning to double its UK footprint by 2027, targeting 100 stores nationwide. The Danish…
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12 May
Skims to debut first UK store in summer 2026
Kim Kardashian’s lingerie brand, Skims, has signed a 10-year lease for its first standalone UK store, which will span 12,000…
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