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The Post Office has teamed up with DPD to enable it to provide click & collect locations across the UK.   The agreement means that DPD can deliver parcels directly to Post Office branches from where customers can collect their online purchases from retailers. The service will initially be made available at around...

Marks & Spencer will be adding six new clothing and footwear brands to its website over the coming weeks including Albaray, Celtic & Co, Craghoppers. FatFace, Frugi and Jones Bootmaker. The move forms part of the retailer’s plan to curate a platform of brands that are relevant to its  customers to...

Asos has announced that Adam Crozier is to step down as chairman then take up the same position at BT Group. In a statement, the online fashion retailer said it has already commenced the process to appoint his successor. Crozier will will remain on the Asos board and continue as chairman until...

Asics EMEA has seen its consolidated net revenue increase by 44% across all distribution channels in the year to date. In addition, its operating income has climbed “significantly” to €70.5 million. The sportswear brand has reported a 52% year-on-year uplift in its wholesale channels in the period with growth in Italy and...

The owner of the Body Shop, Aesop and Avon, Natura & Co, has recorded double-digit revenue growth in its second quarter following a strong performance across all of its health and beauty brands. Consolidated net revenue came in at R$9.5 billion, which represented an increase of 36.2% in Brazilian Reais and 31.7%...

Abercrombie & Fitch has launched a new campaign that uses the fashion brand’s customers and fans as models. It also features several social media personalities and influencers. Called Denim Your Way, the campaign aims to showcase Abercrombie & Fitch’s commitment to denim comfort and fit following over a year of research,...

Homebase is to make a return to Bradford with the launch of a new store on Enterprise 5 Retail Park. The 34,500 square foot shop and 10,000 square foot garden centre are due to open later this year. Stock will include paint and wallpaper from leading brands, home furniture and accessories,...

Following a successful trial in Bristol, Screwfix has introduced a new rapid service for trade and DIY customers that delivers orders direct to site within 60 minutes. Called Screwfix Sprint, the service will begin rolling out now with the aim of covering 30 cities by the beginning of November. Customers will be...

Authentic Brands Group has agreed to acquire the Reebok brand from Adidas for a total consideration of up to €2.1 billion. The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2022, subject to customary closing conditions. Adidas bought Reebok in 2006 in an acquisition that also included the Rockport,...

The Rolling Stones’ RS No.9 Carnaby lifestyle brand has embarked on an exclusive series of collaborations with five British heritage brands. The ‘Made in Britain’ collaboration includes collections with Kirk Originals, Johnstons of Elgin, Tricker’s Shoes, Lewis Leathers and The Great Frog. David Boyne, managing director of Bravado, said: “We are excited...