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Neom Organics has launched a European ecommerce site to add to its platforms in the UK and US. To be available in all EU countries from July, the site forms part of Neom’s long-term international growth strategy through its digital-first omnichannel model. Customers will be able to shop from a selected range...

Footfall across UK retail destinations increased by 3.3% last week from the prior seven day period after rising by 16.5% on “Freedom Day” when  coronavirus restrictions were lifted. However, the uplift averaged a more modest 1.7% from Tuesday onwards when the week’s heatwave intensified. Across the week, footfall in high streets edged...

Moonpig has posted a doubling of full year revenue and adjusted EBITDA in its maiden results as a company listed on the London Stock Exchange. In the year to 30 April, revenue climbed by 113% to £368.2 million after the company benefited from a successful customer acquisition strategy and higher purchase...

Fashion retailer Ted Baker has secured a new site for its global headquarters in the heart of London’s Fitzrovia. To be known as the Gorgeous Brown Building, the 30,000 square foot space will aim to offer a flexible workplace configured for collaboration.  Having taken a 10 year lease with the landlord Westminster...

Waitrose and Shell have announced  plans to grow their partnership by installing hundreds of electric vehicle charging points in the supermarket’s car parks. They are also planning to double the number of Shell forecourt shops where Waitrose food is available. The two companies are aiming to have 800 Shell Recharge electric vehicle...

New figures have shown that consumer confidence has increased in July as people remain optimistic about their personal finances in the year ahead and also feel more confident about making major purchases. GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index has risen by two points to -7 this month. The index measuring the forecast for...

JD Sports has announced a multi-million investment in the Gym King athleisure and performance wear brand. The sportswear retailer has taken a significant minority stake in the business and will look to fast track growth and international expansion, specifically in the US, Europe and Asia where it already has a strong...

Homebase is creating 300 jobs for young people across the UK as part of the government’s Kickstart Scheme. The scheme aims to give 16 to 24 year olds the chance to learn new skills, gain work experience and build confidence. With recruits joining the scheme both this month and next, Homebase said...

Burberry has opened the first flagship store to feature its new global design concept at No.1 Sloane Street in London’s Knightsbridge. Designed in collaboration with architect Vincenzo De Cotiis, the shop juxtaposes brutalist elements with luxurious materials to create a  modern feel. Display fixtures and plinths are constructed in a variety...

Aldi will be donating more than one million meals to people in need during the summer school holiday period. The supermarket’s stores are teaming up with local charities, community groups and foodbanks to donate surplus food, with more than 700,000 meals going to causes that support children. The donation is part of...