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John Lewis partners with Rough Trade to introduce vinyl records

John Lewis has partnered with music retailer Rough Trade to introduce a selection of vinyl records in stores and online.…

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Hela Apparel Holdings acquires Focus Brands

Sri Lankan clothes manufacturer, Hela Apparel Holdings, has announced its acquisition of Focus Brands, a brand management company in one…

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Watches of Switzerland profits jump 23% to £155m

Watches of Switzerland has posted a 23% increase in profits to £126m, up to £155m, for the year ended 30…

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Zalando to cut back marketing spend instead of job cuts

Co-founder and co-chief executive of Zalando, Robert Gentz, has told the Financial Times that the company’s stall in internet shopping…

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Zalando acquires majority stake in Highsnobiety

Zalando has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Highsnobiety, the “influential” global fashion and lifestyle media brand.  Highsnobiety…

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Asos opens new £90m warehouse, creating 2,000 new jobs

Online fashion retailer, Asos, has announced the opening of its new £90m fulfilment centre in Lichfield, Staffordshire which will serve…

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Ikea to open in former Topshop Oxford Street site

A new Ikea store is set to open its doors in the heart of London with a new location at…

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WH Smith travel division drives revenue growth

WH Smith has announced it delivered a “good performance” over the Christmas trading period, with total revenue up 7% for…

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Spotlight: Retailers defying the high street doom and gloom

Joules British clothing retailer Joules has continued to defy the high street gloom over the past two years, and so…

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Why shopping centres must now focus on experience

The traditional shopping centre model is currently undergoing a seismic shift. I’ve no doubt that those centres that will thrive…

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