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JD Sports is to pay €500 million to acquire the remaining 49.98% shares in Iberian Sports Retail Group as part of its expansion plans. The purchase from Balaiko Firaja Invest and Sonae Holdings will be funded from the group’s existing available cash resources. The move will give JD 100% ownership of the...

Luxury jeweller Mappin & Webb has unveiled a new look showroom in York’s Davy Gate. The new larger space replaces the brand’s previous boutique on the city’s Coney Street. The store will be the first Mappin & Webb showroom to feature the brand’s new contemporary visual identity within an open plan space,...

Supermarket Asda has extended its partnership with Just Eat to include dishes from its cafés. Meals that can be delivered straight to customers’ doors range from breakfast sandwiches and paninis to pizzas and sweet treats. Customers can also take advantage of a range of meal deals and bundle offers that are...

Crew Clothing has appointed Neal Skupski, the number one seed in the men’s doubles at Wimbledon, as a brand ambassador. Skupsi will wear Crew Clothing off the court as he travels the world and relaxes between tournaments. Crew said its association with Skupsi is a natural partnership that reflects both his and...

L’Occitane is making its comeback to the Trafford Centre in Manchester with the highly anticipated opening of a new boutique. After an absence of seven years, the brand will once again grace the shopping destination, unveiling its new store in a prime location at the heart of the Main Dome on...

The White Company has announced its plans to open its inaugural standalone store in Northern Ireland, which will be situated in Belfast's Victoria Square. The store is expected to launch this autumn and will be located on the lower ground level of the shopping complex, alongside renowned brands such as Reiss,...

Marks & Spencer has teamed up with artist Yinka Ilori for a second time to launch a new tote bag. Inspired by his memories of working with the retailer at its Moorgate store, the bag displays the artist’s name and his mantra “dream loud so the world can hear.” The launch follows...

Topps Tiles has backed its full year guidance after posting group sales growth of 4.4% in its third quarter. Meanwhile like-for-like sales at Topps Tiles were 2.5% higher year-on-year and 3.7% higher on a year-to-date basis in the period. The group said gross margins continued to improve in the quarter as inflationary...

Fashion retailer Quiz has grown its full year revenue by 17% to £91.7 million after its occasion wear offering was boosted by the absence of Covid-19 related restrictions. In the year to 31 March, pre-tax profit increased to £2.3 million from £0.8 million while EBITDA rose by 21% to £6.2 million. During...

JD Sports is to enter the Middle East through the signing of its first franchise agreement. The deal with Dubai based GMG will enable the sports fashion retailer to open around 50 stores in the region by 2028, with a focus on locations in United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and...