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Lush is currently measuring whether SpongeBob Squarepants will become its most successful collaboration after it hit £1,3 million in sales in its first week since launching on 29 June. Designed with plastic-packaging free alternatives in mind, the collection is having an impact, with over 66,000 products sold so far. Overall like-for-like sales...

Waitrose has announced a new multi-year partnership with Uber Eats as part of plans to grow its position in on-demand grocery shopping and the convenience sector. The partnership has initially launched on the Uber Eats platform in five London stores, including Finchley Road, West Hampstead, Clerkenwell, St Katharine Docks, and Greenwich....

H&M has embarked on a kidswear collaboration with contemporary artist, Lakwena Maciver. Featuring a kaleidoscopic colour palette, vivid patterns and graphics adapted from Maciver’s works, the collection comprises a range of t-shirts, hoodies and denim items, as well as a t-shirt dress, knitted tank and accessories. Phrases that read “Small but mighty”...

JD Sports is to pay €500 million to acquire the remaining 49.98% shares in Iberian Sports Retail Group as part of its expansion plans. The purchase from Balaiko Firaja Invest and Sonae Holdings will be funded from the group’s existing available cash resources. The move will give JD 100% ownership of the...

Luxury jeweller Mappin & Webb has unveiled a new look showroom in York’s Davy Gate. The new larger space replaces the brand’s previous boutique on the city’s Coney Street. The store will be the first Mappin & Webb showroom to feature the brand’s new contemporary visual identity within an open plan space,...

Supermarket Asda has extended its partnership with Just Eat to include dishes from its cafés. Meals that can be delivered straight to customers’ doors range from breakfast sandwiches and paninis to pizzas and sweet treats. Customers can also take advantage of a range of meal deals and bundle offers that are...

Crew Clothing has appointed Neal Skupski, the number one seed in the men’s doubles at Wimbledon, as a brand ambassador. Skupsi will wear Crew Clothing off the court as he travels the world and relaxes between tournaments. Crew said its association with Skupsi is a natural partnership that reflects both his and...

L’Occitane is making its comeback to the Trafford Centre in Manchester with the highly anticipated opening of a new boutique. After an absence of seven years, the brand will once again grace the shopping destination, unveiling its new store in a prime location at the heart of the Main Dome on...

The White Company has announced its plans to open its inaugural standalone store in Northern Ireland, which will be situated in Belfast's Victoria Square. The store is expected to launch this autumn and will be located on the lower ground level of the shopping complex, alongside renowned brands such as Reiss,...

Marks & Spencer has teamed up with artist Yinka Ilori for a second time to launch a new tote bag. Inspired by his memories of working with the retailer at its Moorgate store, the bag displays the artist’s name and his mantra “dream loud so the world can hear.” The launch follows...