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Hobbycraft saw its total revenue  decline by 8.6% to £176.9 million in the 53 weeks to 21 February after trading was impacted by Covid-19 store closures. Like-for-like sales were also down, falling by 10.5%, while stores sales dropped by £53.3 million although this was partly mitigated by 151.8% growth in online...

Burberry has unveiled an evolution of its TB Summer Monogram collection with a new campaign starring model Naomi Campbell. The collection was designed by the brand’s chief creative officer Riccardo Tisci, who also worked with photographer Danko Steiner, stylist Catherine Baba, make-up artist Adam Fleischhauer, hair stylist Jawara and visual artist...

Dunelm has seen its fourth quarter total sales more than double to £380.1 million compared to the same period last year when stores were closed during the first Covid-19 lockdown. On a two year basis, total sales in the 13 week period to 26 June grew by 43.9%. The retailer’s online business...

Boohoo has started a new partnership with Alshaya Group as part of plans to scale the Debenhams brand and grow its presence in the Middle East. Currently running Debenhams stores in a number of shopping malls in the region, Alshaya has been given exclusive rights to operate the Debenhams stores and...

It has been reported by the BBC that retail sales enjoyed a springtime bounceback, with growth in High Street sales from April to June making it the best three months on record, industry body figures indicate. Sales in the period rose 28.4% from a year ago, and were up 10.4% from...

Streetwear and skate retailer Route One has chosen Neal Street in Seven Dials as the location for its first London store. The 2,000 square foot shop will stock over 100 skate and street brands including Nike SB, Vans, Adidas, Huf, RIPNDIP, Polar, Santa Cruz and Thrasher, together with Route One’s own...

Quiz has said its sales were consistent with expectations in the three months to 30 June. The company’s total sales increased to £17.3 million from £4.2 million in the same period in the previous year. Sales through Quiz’s own websites climbed to £4.6 million from last year’s £2.2 million with revenues steadily...

Hotel Chocolat has grown its full year sales by 21% to £165 million year-on-year. Due to the strong performance in the 12 months to 27 June, the retailer now anticipates underlying pre-tax profit for the year will be higher than previous expectations. Hotel Chocolat said group trading has remained strong since its...

Bloomingdale’s is to launch a new store concept call Bloomie’s. With the first location due to open on 26 August in Virginia, the shop will stock a smaller, more highly curated selection of products than a traditional Bloomingdale's and will offer a tech-enabled stylist service as well as a restaurant. Situated in...

ASOS has established a joint venture with Nordstrom in which the US department store chain will invest for a minority interest in Topshop, Topman, Miss Selfridge and HIIT. ASOS said the move will help drive growth for the brands and pave the way for the development of a new wider strategic...