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V by Laura Vann launches first temporary store in London

V by Laura Vann has launched its first temporary store in Shoreditch to promote its brand. The store will be used as a both a premises from which to sell and as a showroom for press and buyers during London Fashion Week, and is the result of regular exposure at…

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Asda ends partnership with European Marketing Distribution

Supermarket giant Asda has ended its partnership with European Marketing Distribution (EMD). EMD cooperates in buying private label products all over the world and negotiates agreements with producers of branded products at transnational level. Asda joined EMD at the beginning of 2016, but has since made significant changes to its…

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DFS acquires Multiyork Furniture for £1.2m

Furniture retailer DFS has announced its acquisition of Multiyork Furniture for £1.2m. The retail group acquired eight store leases, with six stores intended to be converted to trade as Sofa Workshop, and two intended to be converted to DFS. Members of the retail teams at the eight transferred stores have…

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Primark announces Paula Dumont Lopez as new head of womenswear

Low cost retail chain Primark has appointed Paula Dumont Lopez to be its new head of womenswear. A spokesperson for Primark said: “We are pleased to confirm that Paula Dumont Lopez has been appointed to the position of trading director of Primark and will join the company on 12 January…

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New £1.4bn Westfield Croydon centre gets council green light

A new Westfield shopping centre – London’s third – has been given the go-ahead by Croydon Council.  Construction on the £1.4 billion redevelopment proposal for the Whitgift Shopping Centre by the Croydon Partnership – the joint venture between Westfield and Hammerson – was unanimously given the green light by members…

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Sainsbury’s dips toe in pizza takeaway market

Sainsbury’s is trialling a personalised takeaway pizza service through which customers can order by telephone and pick up in-store just 30 minutes later. Customers can order a 10 or 14 inch pizza and choose from stone-baked thin and crispy or deep pan bases with a range of toppings available including pepperoni,…

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Waitrose launches self-serve check-in for ‘click and collect’ orders

Waitrose has launched self-service check-in for John Lewis ‘click and collect’ orders in 140 stores in time for Black Friday which falls on 24th November this year. Customers in these stores will have the choice to register their order number via iPads at the Welcome Desk when they arrive so…

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