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Joe Browns has opened its first ever store at British Land’s Meadowhall, one of the UK’s premier shopping destinations. The 4,000 sq ft store, located on Meadowhall’s High Street, immerses customers in Joe Browns’ colourful world and brings to life the bold online persona of the brand and its mantra: ‘Be...

New Look’s UK like for like sales fell by 8.4% in its first half as the company struggled against a “challenging” retail environment. New Look brand like for like sales dropped by 8.6% in the six months to September 23rd while revenue fell by 4.5% to £686 million. In addition, the...

Primark have reported that its like for like sales climbed by 10% in the year to September 16th. Primark said the increase was driven by the ability of its buying, merchandising and design teams in identifying and delivering key seasonal trends. Sales in continental Europe were 16% ahead of last year. During...

Online fashion retailer Zalando is launching a new technology hub in Lisbon. The third of its kind internationally, the Portuguese hub will focus on the development of an enhanced digital experience for Zalando's customers. Head of innovation and partnerships at Zalando, Marc Lamik said: “The opening of a dedicated technology hub...

Asda has launched a new Christmas advertising campaign that takes viewers into a magical world of a Christmas workshop called the Imaginarium. The 60 second advert launched in the first break during X Factor on ITV on Sunday night. Asda’s chief customer officer Andy Murray said the idea came from seeing...

Carphone Warehouse has teamed up with Goji and Nails Inc on the launch of three phone cases and matching gel effect nail polishes suitable for iPhone 7, iPhone 7S, and iPhone 8. Daniella Paparozzi at Carphone Warehouse said: “There has been an increasing trend for fashion and function when it comes...

WH Smith has opened its first news, book and stationery store at the new Singapore Changi Airport - Terminal 4. This is the first of a total of ten stores which will have staggered openings across all terminals from January to March 2018. The store concepts will feature new a...

FatFace has reported an uplift in full year sales after it benefited from its full price trading policy. In the 53 weeks to June 3rd, total sales increased to £226.1 million from £220.7 million in the previous year. EBITDA reduced to £29.7 million from a previous £33.5 million however on a...

In-store gift experience company Activity Superstore and Debenhams have teamed up to roll out a promotion that uses virtual reality to bring gifts to life in stores for shoppers. Four of Activity Superstore’s gift experiences are being demonstrated through the use of virtual reality in 21 Debenhams stores. Activity Superstore chief...

Rituals Cosmetics is to open its first “premium” boutique outside of London at Birmingham’s Grand Central shopping centre. The 1,620 square foot store is due to open this month and will be situated next to Hobbs, Jo Malone and MAC. The store will stock the brand’s collection of bath, body and...