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The Co-op has agreed a deal for a trial period to provide Superdrug with food-to-go items such as sandwiches, salads and fruit. The trial will see the Co-op providing seven Superdrug branches in airports and railway stations with an initial supply of more than 40 of its own brand products. Superdrug customers...

Burberry is set to close 38 of its worldwide stores as part of plans for the brand to move more ‘upmarket’. The move will see the brands store portfolio cut by 10%. This comes as part of plans to transform the brands flagship stores into luxury destinations for wealthy shoppers. The stores affected...

Waitrose has announced plans to treble the size of its online grocery business to £1 billion during the next three years. The retailer will be working with Today Development Partners to increase its capacity and automation in order to achieve a ‘rapid step change’ in its online and digital capabilities. This will mean...

In fiscal 2019, Ralph Lauren opened 135 new stores and concessions.  The company also closed 85 boutiques. 94 of the new stores where located in Asia.  39 of the 94 where opened in China alone, which is the company’s fastest growing market.  In fiscal 2019, the company’s sales in the country...

Boots has launched its Boots Advantage Card in a digital format in a push to improve customer experience. The card will now be part of the Boots App, which will enable customers to check on their points balance, redeem them and also scan to collect new points, all from their phones. The...

Ben Sherman has redesigned it London flagship store on Carnaby Street to signify the brands ‘exciting’ new chapter, brought on retail growth, new partnerships and its expansion into new markets. The retailer has said the new design showcases its new retail concept, which will be rolled out across its German locations...

Levi Jeans will soon be offering customers the option of designing their own jeans, using the new laser technology the company has developed. Customers will be able to choose the colour and ‘level of destruction’ of their jeans. Levi’s president of direct to consumer, Marc Rosen, said that the retailer is planning to launch...

WH Smith has opened its new concept store and café at Perth Airport in Australia. The new store is located at Terminal 4 of the airport, and is an example of the retailers newest shop design.  The interior is inspired by a landscape of Western Australia. The bookshop area of the store...

Island Poke has launched its seventh site, located at 137 Victoria Street, London. The restaurant opened to the public on May 14th. According to CateringToday, the new site features Island Pokes trademark design with sleek wooden fixtures.  The site also provides seating for up to 12 diners to eat in, including swing...

David Beckham has signed a 10-year eyewear license agreement with Italian eyewear specialist Safilo, meaning that his eponymous brand will offer a range of glasses to its customers. Safilo already has licences with Dior, Fendi, Givenchy and Max Mara, and will design, manufacture and distribute David Beckham glasses and sunglasses, with...