Southampton

Boots to trial in-store interpretation service

Health and beauty retailer Boots is trialing an interpretation service for non-English speaking pharmacy patients, starting in five stores across…

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Lego Group to open two new stores this year

The Lego Group is bringing two new stores to Birmingham’s Bull Ring and Southampton West Quay Shopping Centre. The two…

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Why experiential retail has never been more important

Picture the scene: A 400m maze with 8ft high walls and a tree-house retreat as its centrepiece, with yoga sessions…

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John Lewis shortlists six start-ups for its innovation programme

The John Lewis Partnership has shortlisted six retail start-ups to its innovation programme JLAB, who could “transform how we shop…

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Lidl opens 13th and largest UK distribution centre

Lidl UK has announced the opening of its 13th and largest Regional Distribution Centre (RDC) in Doncaster. The warehouse, which…

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Lush ‘anti-police’ campaign heavily criticised

Cosmetics retailer Lush has been shrouded in controversy after releasing window displays described by many on social media as “anti-police”.…

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Hammerson Intu takeover plans still firm

Shopping centre owner Hammerson will continue with its plans to takeover rival Intu for £3.4bn. This was announced as the…

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B&Q plans to cut 200 headquarters jobs

DIY retailer B&Q has announced it will cut over 200 roles at its Southampton headquarters. In a statement, the group…

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Co-op to open 100 new food stores in 2018

The Co-op has confirmed plans to open 100 new food stores across the UK in 2018, creating an estimated 1,600…

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