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Aug- 2025 -4 August
P.Louise to debut permanent store at Trafford Palazzo
Viral beauty label P.Louise has announced plans to open its first permanent retail site at Manchester’s Trafford Palazzo this autumn. The two-floor, 19,000 sq ft store – called P.Louise City – has been designed as an immersive retail space. It will feature themed interiors, bookable experiences and areas for customers…
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4 August
Planning delays threaten affordable flats in John Lewis rental scheme
John Lewis Partnership has warned that affordable housing could be cut from its planned rental scheme in Reading if council delays and funding demands make the project financially unviable, The Telegraph has reported. The news comes after the retailer has already reduced the scheme from 215 to 170 homes following…
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4 August
Debenhams launches AI academy for employees
Debenhams Group has launched an AI skills academy, a new programme aiming to provide its employees with practical AI skills. The academy is being rolled out in partnership with workforce development platform Multiverse. It will be fully funded through the group’s £1.35m apprenticeship levy, and provide employees with “structured, on-the-job…
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1 August
EG on the Move launches new roadside service station with Co-op
EG on the Move has announced that it has launched a new roadside service station in Stowmarket in partnership with Co-op. Known as EG On the Move Stowmarket, the new to market site is located on the A1308 Needham Road and is the latest new store launched by EG on…
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1 August
Harvey Nichols unveils first phase of flagship redevelopment
Harvey Nichols is set to unveil the first stage of its transformation with the launch of a reimagined ground floor at its Knightsbridge flagship. The store said the space marks a “significant” evolution for its brand, introducing a “bold direction” that blends fine and designer jewellery with a curated lifestyle…
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1 August
High street sales fall further behind online after poor July
Total like-for-like retail sales grew by just 2.8% in July, compared to a base of 3.0% in July 2024, according to data from accountancy firm BDO. Sales in bricks-and-mortar stores grew by just 0.8% compared to July 2024, delivering a result significantly below inflation and therefore a reduction to volumes…
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1 August
Amazon sales rise 13% in Q2 but profit outlook softens
Amazon has welcomed better than expected trading in its second quarter, as revenues rose by 13% to $167.7bn (£130.8bn), but has warned that Q3 profits may not meet expectations amid ongoing tariff uncertainty. Operating income hit $19.2bn (£15.0bn) in the quarter ended 30 June 2025, compared with $14.7bn (£11.5bn) in…
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1 August
Next acquires Seraphine brand out of administration
Next has acquired the brand and intellectual property of maternity fashion retailer Seraphine, following its collapse into administration at the beginning of July. Seraphine ceased trading on 7 July when Will Wright and Chris Pole of consultancy Interpath were appointed joint administrators. The move resulted in the closure of its…
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1 August
The Works appoints former Dunelm CEO as non-exec director
The Works has announced the appointment of former Dunelm CEO, Nick Wharton, as independent non-executive director starting from today (1 August). According to the arts and crafts retailer, its plan is for Wharton to become chair of the audit committee after the group’s annual general meeting. News of the appointment…
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Jul- 2025 -31 July
Gardiner Bros acquires Base London
Gardiner Bros has acquired British footwear brand Base London in a move that brings together two longstanding names in UK footwear retail. The deal marks Base London’s 30th anniversary and is the first brand acquisition by Gardiner Bros, a wholesale footwear specialist with a history spanning multiple generations Base London…
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