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This coverage explores Next’s business strategy, operations, and performance within the UK retail sector. Reporting covers store and online developments, product ranges, financial results, marketing initiatives, supply chain management, and leadership decisions. With a focus on commercial outcomes and competitive positioning, it provides insights for retail professionals overseeing apparel, home, and multi-channel retail operations.
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Oct- 2024 -28 OctoberAdvice
Behind the curtain of retail logistics at DHL Supply Chain
Most consumers think of the shopping experience as the final click online or the moment they walk out of a store with bags in hand. But what happens behind the scenes to ensure that products are on the shelf, or that parcels arrive at our doorsteps on time, is a…
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24 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Whistles owner in advanced talks to acquire White Stuff
The Foschini Group (TFG), which owns fashion retailers Whistles and Phase Eight, is reportedly in “advanced” talks to acquire high street clothing retailer White Stuff, according to Sky News. Once acquired, Foschini aims to invest in the future expansion of White Stuff, Sky reported. While it is understood that a…
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23 OctoberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-23/10/24
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering imposing higher taxes on Amazon as part of a broader effort to support British high streets, which have been struggling to compete with online giants. The proposed measures could come after her upcoming autumn budget, which is expected to introduce tax hikes and spending…
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23 OctoberClothing & Shoes
All Saints appoints new ecommerce director
All Saints has appointed Liam Pryce as its new ecommerce director. Pryce joins All Saints after working for four years with FatFace as a digital director. During his term at FatFace, Pryce supported the migration of its operations to Next Total Platform. Throughout his retail career, he also worked with…
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22 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Oliver Bonas and ProCook to open new shops at Ashley Centre
British lifestyle store Oliver Bonas and kitchenware brand ProCook have signed for new shops at the Ashley Centre, Epsom’s shopping destination. Oliver Bonas will be opening a 2,390 sq ft store, showcasing its full range of fashion, homeware, jewellery, furniture, and gifting. Designed by the brand’s specialist team, the store…
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22 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Sosandar HY losses narrow to £0.7m
Women’s fashion brand Sosandar has revealed that its losses narrowed to £0.7m, from a loss of £1.3m, for the six-month period ended 30 September 2024 as a result of margin enhancement and continued careful cost management. Overall, the group’s revenues fell from £22.2m in the prior year to £16.2m as…
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8 OctoberComment
The Changing Face of TV Commerce: Roku ad sales boss Mike Shaw
Mike Shaw, Director of International Ad Sales at Roku, is at the forefront of a digital revolution in how consumers experience TV and how businesses leverage it for advertising. Shaw’s career began during the collapse of the dot-com bubble, but rather than being daunted by the economic turbulence, it shaped…
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4 OctoberPeople Moves
M&S Clothing & Home MD joins Refined Networks as NED
M&S Clothing and Home managing director Richard Price has been appointed as a non-executive director at Refined Networks, the global platform for cross-border digital commerce. The non-executive appointment comes at a time of rapid expansion for Refined Networks. Since 2021, the company has partnered with over 40 international fashion brands…
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Sep- 2024 -23 SeptemberNews
Today’s news in brief-23/9/24
Frasers Group is facing audit issues with two brands, I Saw It First and Choice, revealing significant payroll data discrepancies. Auditors struggled to verify £7m in payments for I Saw It First due to lost data during system transitions. Similarly, Hart Shaw encountered missing crucial information for Choice. These revelations…
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23 SeptemberShopping Centres
SGS Group refinances four UK shopping centres
SGS Group has officially refinanced four major shopping centres – Lakeside in Essex, Atria in Watford, Victoria Centre in Nottingham and Braehead in Glasgow – following a £445m loan from OakNorth. The four shopping centres, which are spread across 4.6m sq ft, have a catchment population totalling 9.4m and boast…
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