Netherlands
This coverage focuses on UK retailers’ activities, strategies, and market performance in the Netherlands, offering insights into cross-border operations and international growth. Reporting includes store launches, partnerships, market entry strategies, executive appointments, and financial results — helping retail professionals understand the opportunities and challenges of operating in the Dutch market.
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Feb- 2023 -2 FebruaryAdvice
What does France’s new environmental legislation mean for UK retail?
When it comes to environmental legislation, France is a pioneer. A decade ago, it became the first country to introduce extended producer responsibility (EPR) for textiles and furniture; last year, it added sports equipment, toys, and DIY and gardening equipment to the list. All retailers trading in France – large…
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Aug- 2022 -19 AugustM&A
Central Group and Signa Holdings complete Selfridges acquisition
Central Group and Signa Holding have completed the acquisition of Selfridges Group from the Weston Family in a deal that is thought to be worth around £4bn. Following the news of the acquisition in December 2021, Selfridges Group portfolio, which comprises 18 stores under four banners in three countries, namely…
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Jul- 2022 -4 JulyDIY
Grafton Group CEO to step down
Grafton Group plc has announced that Gavin Slark has informed the board of his intention to step down as chief executive officer later this year after 11 years in the role. Slark will reportedly continue in his roles as CEO and board director until stepping down from both roles on…
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Jun- 2022 -14 JuneSupermarkets
Gorillas announces launch of own-brand items
Gorillas has announced the launch of four proprietary private label brands, which include Gorillas Daily, Gorillas Premium, Hot Damn! and <start-up beer> in its key European markets of Germany, France, the UK, and the Netherlands. These labels will reportedly offer an assortment of around 50 products in 11 of the…
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7 JunePeople Moves
Former ASOS CEO joins Secret Sales as chairman
Secret Sales, a non-full-price marketplace for fashion and beauty brands, has announced the appointment of Nick Beighton as chairman. Beighton, who most recently held the role of CEO at ASOS, joined as Secret Sales marked growth of over 150% LFL by “solving a critical challenge in the fashion value chain…
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May- 2022 -27 MayOnline & Digital
Mango debuts new digital wellness line
Mango, the European fashion group, is opening a new wellness line by integrating a selection of the Rituals catalogue and stock onto its online platform, in a bid to extend its commercial offering and service to customers. Mango’s marketplace will feature 150 Rituals products in six categories: bath and shower,…
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12 MayHigh Street
Bloom & Wild unveils first ever retail pop-ups
Bloom and Wild has announced it will host a series of pop-up shops for the first time, available from 26 May to 10 July. The pop-ups will be located across London, Bristol and Edinburgh, and they will allow customers to purchase both botanical items and homeware. Following the concept of…
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Apr- 2022 -22 AprilNews
EG to deliver 32,000 jobs globally amid foodservice expansion
EG Group has announced plans to create more than 32,000 jobs globally over a five-year period. According to the group it will be driven by a “sustained investment” in its foodservice business. To supplement this expansion strategy, EG has added to the pay and benefits colleagues receive and this month…
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Mar- 2022 -9 MarchNews
The Direct Selling Association appoints four new board members
The Direct Selling Association, the UK trade body for direct-to-consumer retail, has appointed four retail industry leaders to its board of directors. The new board members join representatives from brands including Avon, The Body Shop, and Usborne Books at Home, to serve as an advisory panel for the Direct Selling…
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Feb- 2022 -24 FebruaryHealth & Beauty
CD&R rules out offer as Boots deadline hits
Walgreens Boots Alliance has reportedly set today (24 February) as the deadline to receive offers for the UK health and beauty chain Boots, according to Reuters. The outlet also revealed that private equity firm and new Morrisons owner CD&R has ruled itself out of the running amid the CMA’s ongoing…
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