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IKEA has opened a new small-format store in Harlow, Essex, the first of three such sites due this year, just over 100 days after acquiring the lease. The ne ...

Depop, the community-based fashion resale marketplace, has appointed Peter Semple as chief executive officer, effective 1 August, following his tenure as interim chief executive.

High Street Lakeland owner Hilco in race to acquire Claire’s The move comes as its US-based operations explore strategic options, including bankruptcy ...

Marks and Spencer has opened its first airside stores at Heathrow Terminal 5, offering food and gift products ahead of the summer holiday period. The launch ...

Cotswolds Designer Outlet has opened to the public, offering a mix of fashion, lifestyle and food brands alongside family-friendly facilities.

Luxury brand Byredo has opened its first standalone store outside London at Victoria Leeds, marking the latest high-end retail addition to the city centre shopping destination.

Some 40% of UK households have seen their spending power growth fall in June, according to the latest Asda Income Tracker. The decrease comes as inflation r ...

Buy now pay later (BNPL) customers would benefit from similar protections to other types of lending under new proposals from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The draft rules would require ...

River Island is reportedly at risk of collapse within weeks unless landlords and creditors approve a major rescue plan, according to the Telegraph. The reta ...

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