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H&M is piloting delivery by bicycle in the Netherlands. The retailer has partnered with Fietskoeriers, which picks the orders up from the H&M warehouse using biogas vehicles, and then delivers them by bicycle from local hubs. Fietskoeriers covers around 30 cities in the country.  The service will enable customers to benefit from...

Mothercare has announced that Boots is set to become the exclusive franchisee of its brand in the UK. The partnership will see Boots stock Mothercare branded clothing, home and travel products including pushchairs and car seats.  The items will be sold online as well as in larger Boots stores across the...

Burberry has launched a Google Lens powered digital pop-up experience in the Brick Lane area of London.  The pop-up is a part of the brands Christmas ‘What is Love’ campaign. The luxury brand has placed three large porcelain Burberry fawns in glass vitrines in an industrial space at Ely’s Yard.  By...

New Look has appointed former House of Fraser head Nigel Oddy as its new chief executive.  Oddy has been at the business as its chief operating officer since April, but has now been handed a promotion. The retailer’s first half losses have narrowed to £11.2 million from £41.9 million in the...

Cineworld, the UK’s leading cinema chain, has officially launched its state-of-the-art 13-screen multiplex experience at Time Square, the new £142 million development in Warrington. The key leisure anchor for the mixed-use destination, Cineworld Warrington toasted the launch with an exclusive Gala evening, including a screening of Jumanji: The Next Level on...

ODEON has opened the doors to its brand-new Islington Square cinema, which also marks the launch of ODEON Luxe & Dine.  An evolution of the existing Luxe experience and designed for grown-ups, the state-of-the-art ODEON Luxe & Dine Islington combines gourmet food, delicious drinks and comfortable recliner seats to provide...

Celebrating the end of a successful year of Arts, Sloane Stanley has announced the latest street art installation just in time for Christmas.  The festive scene is the seventh to appear on the King’s Road this year, and features a forest scene with skating rink alongside a warming winter hearth...

Following a strong year for its retail leasing strategy, Grosvenor Europe has officially announced the launch of Kate Spade New York’s pop-up store and Mint Velvet’s new boutique at Liverpool ONE. Both international womenswear brands will be situated on Peter’s Lane, which throughout 2019, has been further established as the destination’s...

Following a strong year of brand signings and openings, Shaftesbury has officially launched a further three international fashion and accessory retailers in Seven Dials: Indian leatherwear label Kompanero, and Scandinavian brands Nudie Jeans and Rains. Each of the three global brands have selected Seven Dials for flagship UK sites, in...

Lululemon’s chief operating officer is stepping down to take up a leadership position outside of the apparel sector. Stuart Haselden will leave the business on January 10th.  He also currently holds the position of executive vice president. He joined Lululemon in 2015 as the brands chief financial officer.  He helped the business...