The White Company
This coverage examines The White Company’s strategy and performance in the UK retail market, offering insights for executives, managers, and brand professionals. Reporting includes store openings and refurbishments, marketing campaigns, product launches, leadership changes, and the brand’s positioning within the premium home and lifestyle sector. The analysis helps professionals assess The White Company’s growth plans, customer engagement, and competitive approach in UK retail.
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Aug- 2025 -20 AugustPeople Moves
John Lewis appoints new chief digital and omnichannel officer
John Lewis has named Dom McBrien as its new chief digital and omnichannel officer, with the appointment set to take effect on 1 October. McBrien, who will sit on the John Lewis management board, joins with more than 20 years of experience in digital transformation. He was most recently chief…
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Jul- 2025 -16 JulyPeople Moves
TFG London appoints new chief product officer
TFG London, the owner of Hobbs, Whistles, Phase Eight and White Stuff, has announced the appointment of Sally Ambrose as its new chief product officer with immediate effect. Ambrose, who was previously product director at Hobbs for six years, will report to chief executive Justin Hampshire. She will oversee product…
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Jan- 2025 -10 JanuaryNews
Silverburn shopping destination reaches ‘record-breaking’ footfall in 2024
Silverburn, Glasgow’s leading retail and leisure destination, has announced a “record-breaking year”, welcoming 15.2 million visitors in 2024, marking a 2.4% increase in foot traffic in December alone. This growth comes as Silverburn confirms the signing of several new retail and leisure brands, set to occupy over 100,000 sq. ft.…
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Oct- 2024 -17 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Mint Velvet opens new store in centre:mk
Mint Velvet, the British womenswear brand, has opened its new boutique and debut Milton Keynes location, within centre:mk’s premium Silbury Arcade. Spanning 2,100 sq ft, the store offers Mint Velvet’s latest collection of womenswear footwear, and accessories. Designed by London-based StudioJill, the interior reflects the brand’s “distinct relaxed glamour identity”. …
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8 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Hobbs to upsize Victoria Leeds flagship store
Hobbs has announced that it is upsizing its shop in Victoria Leeds relocating from Victoria Quarter to a 30% larger unit at Victoria Gate. Due to open in November, the new 4,200 sq ft flagship store will allow Hobbs to showcase a wider selection of its signature women’s clothing, shoes,…
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May- 2024 -7 MayNews
Today’s news in brief
The latest BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor reveals a 4% year-on-year decrease in total UK retail sales for April. Non-food sales dropped by 2.8% over the three months to April compared to a growth of 1.2% in 2023. Food sales saw a 4.4% increase over the same period, although this is…
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7 MayHigh Street
The White Company profits dip 1.3%
The White Company has revealed that its profit before tax fell slightly from £32.6m down to £32.2m for the 52 weeks ended 29 July 2023. However, the company’s underlying profit for the year, excluding exceptional items, rose 4% to £33.5m, up from £32.3m the previous year. Alongside this, the company’s…
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Apr- 2024 -19 AprilClothing & Shoes
Mint Velvet to open new store at centre:mk
British womenswear brand Mint Velvet has announced it will open a key regional store at centre:mk in Milton Keynes. Set to open this Summer, Mint Velvet’s 2,800 sq ft debut store will be located on centre:mk’s premium Silbury Arcade and will stock a full collection of their womenswear, footwear and…
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Jan- 2024 -18 JanuaryNews
Today’s news in brief-18/1/24
Sainsbury’s general merchandise commercial director, Paula Nickolds, is departing to become CEO of The White Company. During her three-year tenure, she strengthened brands like Argos, Habitat, and Tu. Sainsbury’s also announced a focused restructuring of its Operating Board. Graham Biggart will assume commercial responsibility for General Merchandise and Clothing, with…
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18 JanuaryPeople Moves
Paula Nickolds to leave Sainsbury’s to become CEO of The White Company
Sainsbury’s has revealed its General Merchandise Commercial director, Paula Nickolds, is set to leave the business to become CEO of The White Company. Over the past three years, Sainsbury’s said Nickolds has led much progress across its ‘Brands that Deliver’ strategy, making Argos, Habitat and Tu “considerably stronger” and more…
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