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Hugo Boss has launched its first Boss flagship store in Japan in the Ginza shopping district of Tokyo. Spanning 480 square metres over two floors, the shop has been designed in line with the brand’s latest store concept and features white suspended back wall panels to give the impression of a...

Greggs has said that like-for-like sales growth in its company managed shops has been in positive territory in recent weeks and ranged between 1% and 3% when compared to the same period in 2019. In its last trading update on 10 May, the company revealed that it had seen a strong...

Boots has launched an online doctor service for 45 healthcare conditions. Available at Boots.com’s Health Hub, the service can handle health issues ranging from skin conditions to sexual health and family planning. It also offers diabetes testing, menopause treatments and support for weight loss. Boots said the service is aimed at people...

German Doner Kebab will open soon at The O2, bringing a new fast-casual dining experience to the world’s most popular music, entertainment, and leisure venue, located on the Greenwich Peninsula.    The gourmet kebab chain has confirmed that it will open a new Flagship restaurant within the Entertainment District at The O2.   The...

JD Sports has entered into a conditional agreement to acquire an 80% stake in Spanish online sports equipment retailer Deporvillage. Founded by Xavier Pladellorens and Ángel Corcuerain in 2010, Deporvillage specialises in the cycling, running and outdoor categories. After launching in Spain, it now has country specific websites in Italy, France,...

Burberry has confirmed that its chief executive Marco Gobbetti is to step down at the end of 2021 after nearly five years in the role. In a statement, the luxury brand said he will be taking up another opportunity that will enable him to return to Italy and be closer to...

Co-op is to offer staff who have experienced pregnancy loss flexible paid leave and time off for medical appointments as part of a package to support them. The retailer’s dedicated pregnancy loss policy aims to help staff through the bereavement and grief of the loss whether it be through miscarriage, stillbirth,...

Sainsbury’s has rolled out a new recycling system to 520 supermarkets following a successful trial in the north east of England. The system enables customers to recycle all flexible plastic packaging that is not commonly accepted for kerbside collection by local authorities. Recycling points will be positioned front of store where customers...

Bed retailer Dreams has launched a new online only-brand called Sleep and Snooze that targets a younger, digital-first customer. Its products will be aimed at people who are looking to buy their first mattress or furnish their own home, or those who want to create a spare room for guests. Sleep and...

The John Lewis department store is to expand its furniture rental service following last year’s successful trial in London with Fat Llama. In a statement, the retailer said it will be doubling the range to include over 200 lines. The expanded range will offer some of the retailer’s existing best sellers, including...