United Kingdom

Ikea officially opens Oxford Street store

Ikea has today (1 May) announced the opening of its Oxford Street store in London. A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place…

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Laura Ashley acquired by Marquee Brands

Marquee Brands, a global brand accelerator that owns 17 brands, has acquired Laura Ashley from Gordon Brothers for an undisclosed…

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Secret Sales expands European presence with Afound acquisition

Secret Sales, the marketplace for off-price retail in fashion, sportswear and beauty, has acquired H&M Group’s digital fashion outlet, Afound.…

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CDS Superstores acquires 70 Homebase stores out of administration

The Range and Wilko owner CDS Superstores has acquired 70 Homebase UK stores after the DIY retailer collapsed into administration.…

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Salomon debuts in UK with two London stores

Mountain sports lifestyle brand Salomon is debuting in the UK with the launch of two new London stores.  The first…

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Morrisons revolutionises coupons with digital clearing technology powered by savi

savi is delighted to announce the roll-out of its digital coupon-clearing technology into Morrisons, one of the UK’s top supermarket…

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Why are many big brands going into administration?

2023 has been a tough year for the United Kingdom’s economy — and economic challenges have widely been echoed particularly…

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Morrisons owner appoints ex-Tesco CEO Dave Lewis as operating advisor

Morrisons owner Clayton, Dubilier and Rice (CD&R) has today (15 January) announced the appointment of Sir Dave Lewis as an…

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ScS shareholders approve £99m Poltronesofà deal

ScS has announced that its shareholders have voted in favour of the group’s £99m takeover by Italian firm, Poltronesofà. At…

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ScS to be acquired by Italian firm Poltronesofà in £99.4m deal

Furniture retailer ScS has revealed it has agreed to be acquired by Italian brand Poltronesofà in a £99.4m deal. SCS’s…

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