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Asos to open three Face + Body pop-ups as it expands category

Online retailer Asos is set to open three pop-ups for its beauty and cosmetics range, Face + Body, to highlight the expansion of the category’s offer. “Experiential” pop-ups will appear in Liverpool, London and Manchester over the next three days, until March 26, each supported by nine Face + Body brands, including L’Oréal Paris Elvive, NYX and...

Mar 24, 2023

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Selfridges introduces made-to-measure offer

Luxury department store Selfridges has stepped into a new realm with the launch of a made-to-measure service created in collaboration with eight brands, including Giorgio Armani, Prada and Thom Browne. The offer has seen “tailoring workrooms” introduced to its store, where the participating brands are set to become residents over the coming...

Mar 23, 2023

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Joe Browns eyes 10 new UK stores by end of 2024, creating 200 jobs

Joe Browns is bucking the broader UK retail trend by announcing ambitious plans to open 10 new stores by the end of 2024 on the back of “robust” Christmas trading. It’s a significant expansion for the fashion and homes retailer, which currently only has two stores: one in York, and another in Meadowhall, Sheffield. The company, which recently...

Mar 23, 2023

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Boohoo to open first pop-up store in London

Fast fashion giant Boohoo has unveiled that it will be opening its first ever pop-up shop on Great Portland Street, Central London. The location will be accessible from March 25 to 26, with its opening times for both days set from 11am to 5pm. The pop-up will house the brand’s latest collections and newest arrivals, including a range of...

Mar 23, 2023

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Ablos Retail School Brazil starts new classes and expands course range

The first batch of students have graduated from the extension course Retail Management at the Ablos Retail School in Brazil. Ablos Retail School is an initiative by the Brazilian Association of Satellite Storekeepers in partnership with the educational centre Centro Universitário Assunção and Unifai, one of the educational branches of the Sao...

Mar 22, 2023

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Forever New opens debut UK store in London

Australian womenswear brand Forever New has opened its first store in the UK at Westfield London. Founded in 2006, Forever New launched in the UK in 2020, and its debut physical retail store in the country marks the latest chapter for the successful label as it looks to further establish its position at the forefront of omnichannel retail, both...

Mar 21, 2023

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Heritage brand Stetson opens debut London store

American heritage hat brand Stetson has opened its debut UK store on Neal Street in Covent Garden, London. The 1,165 square foot store, designed to pay homage to Stetson’s roots, takes inspiration from 'The Great Outdoors' with elevated details reflecting the brand's heritage to showcase the company as it expands its presence in Europe. The...

Mar 21, 2023

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Shein to open ‘See now buy now’ pop-up in Toronto

Fashion, beauty and lifestyle e-tailer Shein is launching a weekend shopping experience at CF Toronto Eaton Centre from March 23 to 26. The 3,000 square foot ‘See now buy now’ pop-up will mark the first chance for Canadian consumers as part of the global online retailer’s long-term plan and commitment “to plant roots” in Toronto. With Shein...

Mar 20, 2023

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Liverpool One outperforms UK retail sales in 2023

Liverpool One has begun 2023 on a promising note, with its operator Grosvenor reporting a 16.5 percent uplift in sales compared to the same period in 2022. The significant uptick has outperformed that of the national average of 5.2 percent in sales, as recorded by the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Not only that, but the retail destination...

Mar 16, 2023

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Bloobloom eyewear to open five more London stores

French designer eyewear brand Bloobloom is opening an additional five new London stores this year as part of a wider expansion plan targeting “strong growth” potential in the UK. The first new store will open at the end of March at Westfield White City, followed by stores at 30 James Street, Covent Garden, at the end of April, Canary Wharf and...

Mar 16, 2023

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Spring Budget a ‘missed opportunity’ for businesses, say retail bodies

British retail bodies say the government has missed a key opportunity to offer more support for businesses with its Spring Budget, as there were no changes to VAT-free shopping, Sunday shopping hours, or business rates. UK chancellor Jeremy Hunt revealed his Budget in the House of Commons on Wednesday, which included various measures to support...

Mar 15, 2023

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Retail jobs fall by 14,000 as retailers attempt to keep costs down

New figures from the Office for National Statistics have shown a significant decline in retail jobs over Q4 2022, as retailers continue their efforts to keep costs low. According to the government department’s Labour Market results, there were 3.12 million jobs in UK retail as of December 2022, down 14,000 year-on-year. Meanwhile, retail...

Mar 14, 2023