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It has been reported today that luxury fashion retailer Jimmy Choo has announced Meribeth Parker as its new non-executive director.The company has also appointed Anna-Lena Kamenetzky as a non-executive director who will be replacing Bart Becht as he continues his involvement as interim chief executive and chairman of Coty.Both Meribeth...

Pets at Home has reported that it has seen like-for-like sales increase 1.7% in its first quarter regardless of its sales being affected by hot weather and a bad season for health and hygiene products.Figures show full revenue rose by 6.4% to £224.2 million in the 16 weeks to July...

Department store John Lewis has announced it is to open an in-store beauty spa concept at its new mutli-million pound Birmingham shop, calling it &Beauty.The spa is launching on September 24th and will offer a selection of around 100 spa treatments and salon services with trained therapists for beauty, spa...

Amazon has announced it has entered into the UK music streaming scene by launching its own service called Prime Music.The idea is that its Prime members will have access to hundreds of playlists and more than one million songs at no extra cost, including artists such as George Ezra, Ella...

It has been reported today that Trinity Leeds shopping centre will be the first to introduce customers to a loyalty programme specifically for Apple Wallet and Apple Watch.The loyalty programme ‘Love Trinity Leeds’ started in January 2015 and members of the programme can use exclusive offers in restaurants, bars and...

All Saints has launched its first complete women's bag collection.The fashion retailer said the 51 piece Capital Collection has taken its inspiration from the iconic All Saints biker jacket and includes a shoulder bag, hobo, cross-body, satchel, bowling, clutch, tote and mini.The collection is categorized into the four families of...

Greggs’ decision to close its in-store bakeries has benefitted its operating margin, as the chain announced a “strong” first half. In the 26 weeks to July 4th, Greggs saw total sales rise 6.4%, with own shop like-for-like sales up 5.9%. The company said that its shop refurbishment programme was “progressing well” with...

Lloyds Pharmacy has announced that it is to buy Sainsbury's pharmacy business for £125 million. LloydsPharmacy has agreed to acquire 281 pharmacies in total, including 277 in-store pharmacies and four located in hospitals, all of which will be rebranded as LloydsPharmacy.In a statement, Sainsbury’s said: “ Sainsbury's and LloydsPharmacy customers will...

In autumn Lucy Choi will open her first standalone boutique, which will sit in the heart of Connaught Village, London.Lucy Choi is becoming less known as ‘Jimmy Choo’s niece’ and more as an entrepreneur and renowned luxury footwear designer in her own right.The new store opening represents the beginnings of...