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Missguided took home the top gong for digital business at this year’s National Business Awards. They are the only retailer to have won an award at the prestigious event, which is now in its 16th year. The award recognises the best of ecommerce, and judges felt Missguided’s success has been built...

Kingfisher has grown its UK third quarter like for like sales by 1.5% following a strong performance at Screwfix. In the three months to October 31st, like for like sales declined by 1.9% at B&Q UK & Ireland but climbed by 10.2% at Screwfix. Kingfisher said the increase at Screwfix was...

Urban Outfitters, the operator of the Anthropologie, BHLDN, Free People, Terrain and Urban Outfitters brands, saw its total net sales rise by 3.5% to a record $893 million in its third quarter. Retail net sales increased by 1% in the three months to October 31st. Excluding the estimated impact of the...

Cotswold Outdoor has joined forces with Snow+Rock and Runners Need to open a London megastore at High Street Kensington. Occupying a 6,542 square foot space, Cotswold Outdoor, Snow+Rock and Runners Need will open seven days a week. Paul McDermott, omnichannel and marketing director at Outdoor and Cycle Concepts, said: “With our...

US jewellery brand Kendra Scott is launching its first retail concept outside of the US in Selfridges. Founded in 2002, the company has grown into a multi-million pound operation with over 2,000 employees and 75 stores. Its celebrity fans include the likes of Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Elisabeth Moss, Paris Hilton,...

Bonmarché saw its like for like sales climb by 4.3% in the first half of its financial year as it worked to improve its product offering and the customer experience. In the six months to September 30th, store-only like for like sales were up 1.6% while online sales jumped by...

Amazon’s “prepared food kits” are thought to hit UK shelves imminently, as the retail issues a trademark at the UK’s Intellectual Property Office (IPO). The meal kits launched four months ago in the US retail between $15.99 (£12.12) and $19.99 (£15.16). According to The Grocer, the slogan “We Prep. You Cook”...

After retail sales plummeted in October, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has said that the approaching Black Friday sales could be the turnaround for retail sales. Head of retail at KPMG Paul Martin said: “The burning questions for retailers will be whether shoppers are holding off their purchases until Black...

Snow+Rock has opened a new store using its latest design concept at Bluewater shopping centre. The store has been designed by an inhouse team and spans 13,000 square feet. The shop stocks snowsports clothing and equipment alongside luggage, footwear, camping equipment, clothing, electronics and accessories for climbing, walking and other outdoor...

Mountain Warehouse saw its first half sales rise by 19.3% to £91.6 million after achieving a 50% uplift in international revenues. In the six months to August 27th, pre-tax profit rose by 18% to £4.7 million as the company continued to grow by opening 18 new stores. Mountain Warehouse operates 70 outlets...