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Uniqlo has reported a 9.9% increase in comparable sales, as its summer ranges and other summer items proved to be popular. Increased footfall into its stores helped to balance out the dip in average purchase per customer. This is a big bounce back for the retailer, after sales in July dropped by...

& Other Stories has expanded into China with the launch of an online shop on Alibaba’s ecommerce platform Tmall. Chinese customers will now be able to choose from a range of & Other Stories’ collections of ready-to-wear fashion, shoes, bags, jewellery and accessories. Sanna Lindberg, managing director of & Other Stories, said: “With our...

Hero Brands has appointed a senior figure from Yum Brands to spearhead its franchise recruitment strategy throughout Europe. Chris Palmer joins Hero Brands from Taco Bell as Franchise Director and will be charged with developing and growing brand partnerships across the region. The multi franchise experienced team at Hero Brands is building the fast-casual brands of...

Dunelm has reported an increase in sales and profit in its full year results, as it continues to implement its ‘Customer First’ strategy. In the year up to June 29th, pre-tax profits rose to £125.9 million from £102 million in the previous year.  Total like-for-like sales climbed by 10.7% following repective...

Arcadia’s group COO David Shepherd is said to be taking an early retirement at the age of 55. Shepherd played a key role in the group during his 25 years at Arcadia, where he started by working on the shopfloor on Saturdays at the Topshop flagship on Oxford Street.  He was also...

Marks & Spencer is set to be relegated from London’s FTSE 100 index for the first time ever. According to Reuters, M&S shares where valued at £3.7 billion, making it the 115th most valuable stock among London-listed companies. FTSE Russell, the London Stock Exchange-owned index provider, requires companies to be ranked 110...

Topshop is set to make its debut on Asos later this month, with its items becoming available on the site from September 30th.  Topman has been available on the site since in June. This comes as part of Arcadia's plans to focus heavily on the digital operations for its brands after getting...

Morphe is set to open its first store in Manchester at the Arndale shopping centre. The retailer has signed a lease on a 4,500 square foot unit on New Cannon Street.  The shop will launch in the late autumn, and will sell Morphes full range of makeup, brushes, tools and accessories. Morphe...

H&M has launched an online shop in Indonesia as part of its international expansion plans. This will mean that Indonesian customers now have an omnichannel shopping experience following H&M’s entry into the country in 2013.  There is currently 35 H&M stores operating in Indonesia. The online store will sell fashion items for...

AllSaints is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a capsule collection inspired by Gen-X London.  Both the men’s and women’s collections are available to purchase in store and online. The collection, called ‘Since 1994’, is like a time capsule from the decade of grunge and sportswear. The women’s collection features a range of...