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PrettyLittleThing (PLT), part of the Boohoo Group, has officially launched its re-sale MarketPlace app for UK customers, ahead of a US launch, to allow its community to buy and sell pre-loved pieces.   The firms creative director, Molly-Mae Hague, said it will roll out to international markets by the end of the...

H&M Home is to launch its first furniture collection for children next month. Due to hit stores and online on 1 September, the new assortment includes items such as a table with smart functions, a miniature rattan lounge chair, sofa, table and stool, as well as bolder coloured furniture such as...

Very has introduced a new own-brand value range featuring more than 700 fashion and homeware products. Called Everyday, the collection includes fashion for women, men and kids, as well as homeware such as furniture, lighting and bedding. Very said the products are typically priced at 20% less than its existing V...

Co-op has sold its petrol forecourt business to Asda in a deal worth £600 million. The group said the move will allow it to focus on its core convenience proposition while strengthening its balance sheet. The transaction includes 129 petrol forecourt sites with grocery retail shops of between 1,500 and 3,000 square...

End has appointed Nick Bailey as its new chief operating officer as it looks to strengthen its leadership capabilities in  support of growth. The move follows the appointment of Parker Gundersen as the sneaker and streetwear retailer’s new chief executive earlier this year. Bailey has joined the company from lingerie retailer Hunkemöller ...

Zalando has launched a new campaign fronted by Paloma Elsesser, the model and advocate for body acceptance and mental health. Called ‘Make Your Own Moment’, it aims to showcase some of the latest looks on the online fashion platform and also features Elsesser’s sister and fellow model Ama. Others taking part...

Majestic Wine is stepping up its expansion plans with a target wish list of 76 new stores across the UK. The retailer has opened new shops in Haywards Heath and Godalming in the south east of England in the past month and is now eyeing further UK locations despite a surge...

Uniqlo is to open its first physical store in Poland through the launch of a pop-up store at the  Wars Sawa Junior shopping destination in Warsaw. Spanning 800 square meters, the two-storey space will sell fashion for women, men, kids and babies when it opens in the autumn. Wars Sawa Junior is...

Paperchase is being sold by Permira Credit to a consortium led by Steve Curtis and backed by Retail Realisation. Sky News has reported that the purchase of the high street stationer is being fronted  by Curtis, an executive who has led investments in chains such as Tie Rack. Sources said on Thursday...

A new sustainable department store has opened in London’s Mayfair. Called The Good Store, the shop offers a range of clothing, health and beauty, and homeware products, whilst also promoting environmental and community projects aimed at changing places and lives for good. Occupying a 6,000 square foot unit on South Molton Street,...