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Urban Outfitters is to launch a resale platform called Nuuly Thrift this autumn to enable customers to buy or sell women’s, men’s and children’s fashion and accessories. Nuuly Thrift will be a sister platform to Nuuly Rent, the subscription rental service for women’s apparel. Customers will have the opportunity to resell products...

Waitrose has introduced a new cocktail experience to its Wine Tasting at Home service. Customers can now order a tasting box that enables them to create a cocktail bar experience at home, with the option to have a Waitrose drinks expert share their knowledge with them either in person or virtually. Available...

Capri Holdings has appointed Joshua Schulman as chief executive of the Michael Kors brand. In September 2022, he will also succeed John Idol as chief executive of Capri Holdings when Idol will become executive chairman. Schulman previously worked with Tapestry where he was president and chief executive of the Coach brand. Prior...

Ocado has appointed Nadia Shouraboura as a non-executive director. Due to take up her role on 1 September, she will also be a member of the nomination committee. A leader in the field of machine learning and robotics, Shouraboura founded and served as the chief executive of Hointer until 2018 and previously...

Burberry has appointed Luke Smith as senior product merchandise manager. According to Drapers, he will join the luxury brand in September. Smith has been working since May 2020 as senior global product merchandise manager at VF Company’s Napapijri brand. Prior to that, he was senior global product manager for Adidas Originals Apparel...

According to figures from retail specialist Springboard, high streets fared the worst with a decline of 2.2% while the number of visits to shopping centres and retail parks fell by 1.3% and 1% respectively. In contrast, footfall in the same week last year was boosted by the Eat Out to Help...

Boots has launched its first on-demand delivery service for customers ordering beauty products, toiletries, snacks and sandwiches, baby products and medicines for minor ailments. Through an exclusive partnership with Deliveroo, the service has been launched as a pilot in 14 stores across the country and will offer customers delivery in as...

It has been reported that Asos is planning for a fifth warehouse in order to cut delivery times for customers. The company told investors this month that it was in the “early planning stages” of its fifth fulfilment centre, which will most likely be located in Europe, The Daily Telegraph has reported. Mathew...

JYSK is pushing forward with its expansion plans both in the UK and Europe. The company said it believes wholeheartedly in the future of physical retail and will open at least two new stores in the UK before the end of 2021 and open five new shops and update several existing...

It has been reported by the BBC that Apple has delayed recalling staff to the office until January at the earliest amid fears over surging Covid cases. Employees were informed of the decision in a company memo on Thursday, which was first reported by Bloomberg News. The firm told staff it would...