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Wren Kitchens has extended its product range with the launch of a fitted bedroom collection. The made-to-order furniture will initially consist of single and double-fitted wardrobes, chests and bedside units, as part of a selection of over 80 unit types and over 20,000 unit combinations. Customers will also have access to design...

Topps Tiles has attributed its record first half trading to the strength of its brands, strategy execution and “encouraging” market conditions. In the 26 weeks to 1 April 2023, the group’s revenues increased by 9.5% year-on-year to £130.5 million. Around £9 million of revenue growth related to Topps Tiles’ acquisition of...

Co-op’s food business grew its revenue to £7.81 billion in the 12 months to 31 December 2022 from £7.67 billion in the prior year. During the period, the business benefited from the continued expansion of its online business where revenues increased by 24% to £222 million. Co-op said online delivery services...

The owner of The Original Factory Shop, has begun the sale process after more than 15 years as the discount retailer’s owner. Sky News understands that Duke Street, TOFS’ owner since 2007, is working with advisers at Deloitte on discussions with prospective buyers. Sources said a number of trade and financial investors...

Apparel Brands has acquired the London based streetwear brand Nicce. The company will take on the license for Nicce clothing across wholesale and ecommerce. The move means that Nicce will benefit from Apparel Brands’ support and guidance as it looks ahead to strengthening its wholesale business and accelerating online and international growth. Meanwhile...

Boohoo has appointed Alistair McGeorge as a non-executive director. He has succeeded Brian Small as the group’s deputy chairman and will act as interim chair of the audit committee until the search for an additional non-executive director is complete.   Currently chairman of The Original Factory Shop and East Imperial, McGeorge has worked...

Sainsbury’s has announced that its By Sainsbury’s whole chicken range has now been made trayless. The change affects five products in total, including all By Sainsbury’s whole chickens ranging from extra small to extra-large sizes. The move will save 10 million pieces of plastic a year which equates to 140 tonnes of...

Clarks’ managing director of the UK, Ireland, the Middle East and Africa has stepped down from his role, according to a report by Drapers. Joe Ulloa joined the footwear brand as retail and franchise director of the UK and Europe in 2017 after a career working with Halfords, Snow & Rock...

Natura & Co is to sell its Aesop luxury skincare brand to L’Oréal in a $2.5 billion deal. The acquisition is  expected to complete in the third quarter of 2023. Aesop has been owned by Natura for the last ten years during which time its gross sales have increased from $28 million...

Morrisons has teamed up with Kellogg’s this Easter on a ‘breakfast club’ offering in its cafes where the whole family can request a free bowl of cereal. Adults and children will be able to choose from a bowl of Cornflakes, Rice Krispies or Coco Pops, with a choice of dairy and...