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Ted Baker has opened a new store at Centre:mk in Milton Keynes. Spanning 2,150 square feet, the shop on Silbury Arcade stocks the  full range of Ted Baker’s womenswear, menswear and accessories and features a design inspired by the retailer’s prints with a bespoke floral wall mural. Founded in 1988 in Glasgow,...

Dr Martens has said trading since the start of its new financial year is in line with expectations as it continues to recover following the ending of Covid-19 restrictions. In a trading statement ahead of its AGM, the company also pointed out that the early months are typically the smallest period...

Moss Bros. announced today (12 July 2022) that it is collaborating with PEAKY BLINDERS: THE RISE, an immersive theatrical show that places audiences in the heart of one of the world’s most popular TV series. Presented in collaboration with Peaky Blinders’ creator Steven Knight and Caryn Mandabach Productions, participants get dressed...

Lego has said it will stop operating in Russia indefinitely due to “continued extensive disruption”. The firm stopped delivering products to Russia in March following the invasion of Ukraine, but its shops remained open as most rival retailers pulled out. Lego said it would now end its partnership with Inventive Retail Group...

Boohoo has become the latest fashion brand to introduce fees for customers wanting to return an item. The fashion giant will charge customers £1.99 for each parcel that gets returned to its warehouse. The company included the change to its policy on its information page on returns, and informed customers: “Please note...

Justmylook.com has chosen Brighouse in West Yorkshire as the location for its first physical store. Due to open on 13 July, the space will be home to over 40 brands ranging from Yves Saint Laurent and Giorgio Armani to Olaplex and Dermalogica. Inspired by the #TikTokMadeMeBuyIt trend, the store will also feature...

Matalan has seen its revenue climb to £286.5 million in the 13 weeks ended 28 May from £221.8 million a year earlier. The company attributed the uplift to the value, quality and choice it offers customers. EBITDA post adoption of IFRS16 came in at £44.4 million compared to £41.8 million in the...

The John Lewis Partnership has announced several initiatives to support families through the cost of living crisis this summer. Waitrose and John Lewis shops will be donating over £1 million to fund places at holiday clubs, trips, equipment to support fun activities and healthy snacks and meals. The partnership will also...

Superdrug is collaborating with TikTok to run a talent competition where entrants complete challenges inspired by the products it sells. In a first for the health and beauty retailer, the #SuperShow talent show will see Superdrug take over TikTok UK’s For You Feed from 13  July and set new weekly challenges...

Morrisons has today opened a lower environmental impact store in Little Clacton as part of its drive to become a more sustainable business.  The new store, which has been built from scratch, incorporates a range of structural features and loose products to reduce carbon emissions, energy and resources – and limit...