Manchester

Frasers to open third Sports Direct flagship in Manchester

Frasers Group is opening a third Sports Direct flagship store in Manchester’s Arndale Centre on 24 March.  Set across five…

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Co-op hires new chief financial officer

The Co-op has announced the appointment of Rachel Izzard as chief financial officer and a member of the Co-op Group…

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WHSmith to target stationary market with new Curi.o.city stores

WH Smith has reportedly revealed plans to open a souvenir and stationery store called Curi.o.city as it looks to fill…

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Sainsbury’s to shut two Argos depots by 2026

Sainsbury’s has announced its plans to close two Argos depots in Basildon, Essex, and Heywood, Manchester, by 2026, which will…

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What makes a successful retail leader?

It is undeniable that the retail industry has gone through a rollercoaster of a year; footfall has mostly stayed low…

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Timpson rescues In-Time out of administration

Timpson has announced the acquisition of watch and jewellery repairer In-Time, which had collapsed in the days running up to…

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Record Cyber Monday could signal last-minute Christmas shopping spree

International logistics provider fulfilmentcrowd believes that record Cyber Monday demand could signal a flurry of last-minute Christmas shopping and a…

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Banana Republic to be sold by Next

Gap has announced that it has reached an agreement with Next to extend its joint venture and sell its Banana…

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The Fragrance Shop appoints Peter Cowgill as first NE chairman

The Fragrance Shop has announced former JD sports boss Peter Cowgill as its first ever non-executive chairman. Cowgill suddenly quit…

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Next announces new partnership with Fanatics

Next has announced a new connected inventory partnership with digital sportswear seller Fanatics which will allow it to sell officially…

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