Dune
This coverage focuses on Duneโs activities and strategy within the UK retail sector, providing insights for executives, managers, and brand professionals. Reporting covers store openings and closures, marketing campaigns, leadership appointments, and the brandโs positioning within the footwear and accessories market. The analysis helps professionals understand Duneโs approach to growth, customer engagement, and competitive dynamics in the fashion retail space.
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Jan- 2026 -5 JanuaryShopping Centres
Springfields Designer Outlet reports 6% rise in turnover in 2025
Springfields Designer Outlet and Leisure has reported a 6% increase in turnover in 2025 compared with the previous year, alongside higher footfall and spending per visitor. Both footfall and sales per visitor rose by 3% year on year, while turnover increased every year since the centre opened in 2005, excluding…
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Dec- 2025 -26 DecemberShopping Centres
O2 ends year with new outlet signingsย
Outlet Shopping at The O2 has ended the year with a series of new lettings, including outlet debuts for Lovisa and T.M. Lewin, and a London outlet debut for The Entertainer.ย November sales across the destination were up by 23% against the same month in 2024, with footfall across the scheme…
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Oct- 2024 -31 OctoberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-31/10/24
The UK retail industry has raised concerns following Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget, which aims to generate ยฃ40bn through measures like a rise in employers’ National Insurance to 15% and hikes in minimum wage rates. The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned that the new measures, which will add over…
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31 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Dune posts ยฃ3.9m loss amid ‘challenging’ trading
Dune has reported an operating loss of ยฃ3.9m for the 52 weeks period ended 27 January 2024, compared with operating profit of ยฃ7.6m recorded the previous year. The groupโs gross profit also declined from ยฃ69m to ยฃ68.2m, while EBITDA fell from ยฃ10.9m to ยฃ4.9m. Additionally, the brandโs turnover remained flat…
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May- 2024 -14 MayNews
The British Footwear Association appoints new CEO
The British Footwear Association (BFA) has announced that Richard Shetliffe has been appointed as the new chief executive officer.ย Shetliffe takes up the position today (14 May), bringing a depth of experience and knowledge to lead the BFA. With over 30 years in the footwear and accessories industry, he has…
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Jan- 2024 -24 JanuaryShopping Centres
Manchester Arndale to secure more leasing transactions in 2024
Manchester Arndale shopping centre is set to add to its retail, leisure and eatery line-up this year, following a successful 2023 that saw footfall grow by 6.3%. During the past 12 months, joint asset managers M&G Real Estate and Global Mutual secured over 106,042 sq ft of leasing transactions which…
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Nov- 2023 -29 NovemberNews
Dune London opens new flagship store in Manchester
Dune London has announced the opening of a new 1,596 sq ft flagship store in the Manchester Arndale, expanding its presence in the North West.ย The new store is fitted with Dune Londonโs premium flagship concept, designed in house by the retailerโs store development team.ย The store brings together polished…
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13 NovemberNews
Today’s news in brief-13/11/23
Retail theft is projected to cost UK retailers ยฃ7.9bn in 2023, with a notable increase in employee theft. Thruvision Group plc and Retail Economics conducted the research, revealing that shoppers contribute to 60% of the theft (ยฃ4.7bn), while employees, particularly in distribution centres, contribute 40% (ยฃ3.2bn). Employee theft in DCs…
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13 NovemberClothing & Shoes
Dune delays sales process
The sale of Dune has been delayed as the company has not received a bid which matched its valuation, according to reports from Drapers. The retailer has received offers from Footasylum owner Aurelius and Next for founder Daniel Rubinโs controlling stake in the business. Dune appointed KPMG to run its…
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Jul- 2023 -14 JulyClothing & Shoes
Sustainable retail concept All Good Things secures ยฃ2.5m investment
All Good Things, the independent retailer that exclusively sells pre-loved, fragmented or repaired clothing, has secured a ยฃ2.5m equity investment. Funding has been provided by Souter Investments, in conjunction with a broad base of experienced retail industry alumni, including Ben Barnett (former CEO, TFG London), Helen Williamson (former MD, Whistles),…
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