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• Starbucks boosts parental leave as it faces union-organising push

  16-12-2024 19:32
  
  Decision comes as chief executive Brian Niccol seeks to turn around sprawling coffee chain
  
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• The rewards of working in Retail during Christmas

  16-12-2024 17:46 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  At a time when the festive season often feels overshadowed by stress, chaos, and expense, this heartwarming story offers a refreshing perspective on the joy, camaraderie... View Article
  
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• My Expert Midwife launches heartfelt Christmas campaign celebrating the magic of mums

  16-12-2024 17:27 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  This Christmas, My Expert Midwife—a leading maternity care brand known for its expert-developed products and compassionate approach—has launched a heartwarming campaign dedicated to the true heroes... View Article
  
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• Jollyes donates £5,000 to retired service animals charity, kickstarting nationwide partnership

  16-12-2024 15:58 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Jollyes has donated £5,000 to the National Foundation for Retired Service Animals (NFRSA), following the start of its fundraising campaign for the charity in October. The... View Article
  
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• Wickes and Norfolk Leisure bring festive cheer to community hubs

  16-12-2024 15:45 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  This Christmas, Wickes and Norfolk Leisure teamed up to bring holiday magic to community hubs across the UK by donating 15 stunning 6.5ft faux Christmas trees.... View Article
  
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• Specialist automotive supplier, Heritage Parts Centre, supercharges product experience with Akeneo PIM

  16-12-2024 12:58 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Online orders for VW Heritage parts increase by +19% with Porsche Division web orders up +22% following implementation of Akeneo Product Information Management (PIM) solution. Specialist... View Article
  
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• The Asos reset: How loyalty, partnerships and Topshop will drive growth

  16-12-2024 12:45 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  It’s no secret that Asos is on a mission to turn things around after navigating a challenging few years, marked by fierce competition from brands like Shein and struggles with a drop in consumer spending.
  The online fashion retailer saw its pre-tax losses widen to £379.3m in the year to 1 September from a £296.7m loss the year before, as sales plunged by 18% to £2.9bn.
  In a bid to bolster its flagging performance the online giant has launched its ‘Back to Fashion&rs
  
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• Charlotte Tilbury to open its biggest-ever flagship in London’s Covent Garden

  16-12-2024 12:31 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Charlotte Tilbury is to open a significantly upsized store in London’s Covent Garden early next year. The news follows the success its existing site in the... View Article
  
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• Charlotte Tilbury to open biggest-ever flagship in London’s Covent Garden

  16-12-2024 12:31 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Charlotte Tilbury is to open a significantly upsized store in London’s Covent Garden early next year. The news follows the success its existing site in the... View Article
  
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• Charlotte Tilbury set to open biggest-ever flagship in Covent Garden

  16-12-2024 12:03 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Charlotte Tilbury is set to open a “significantly upsized” flagship store in Covent Garden early next year featuring new services, following what it called “stellar success” at the destination.
  Opening its doors on 9 January 2025, the new 4,300sq store promises a “fully immersive Charlotte Tilbury experience like never before”, showcasing the brand’s full range of makeup, skincare and fragrance, and will be the brand’s biggest Beauty Wonderland glo
  
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• Sports Direct opens 29,000sq ft Westfield White City store

  16-12-2024 09:58 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Sports Direct has opened its newest store in London’s Westfield White City shopping centre as it expands its “elevation strategy”..
  Spanning 29,000 sq ft across two floors, it features a selection of fitness and performance wear, equipment, and footwear from brands including Nike, Adidas, Under Armour, Puma, and Asics.
  The site features the retailer’s running concept, its newly introduced outdoor concept, and dedicated sections set out for various sports categories.
  
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• Frasers Group wins backing for ‘mega-campus’ on Warwickshire green belt

  16-12-2024 09:37 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Sports Direct owner Frasers Group has won official backing for the building of a large new headquarters on the green belt in Warwickshire. The proposed ‘mega... View Article
  
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• Card Factory reappoints chair despite diversity concerns

  16-12-2024 09:14 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Card Factory has reappointed its executive chair Paul Moody, despite votes cast against his reappointment over a lack of diversity within its board.
  The vote, which took place at the retailer’s additional shareholder consultation, following its AGM held on 20 June, sought consultations with the company’s 12 largest institutional shareholders.
  Card Factory said 20% of shareholders voted against the reappointment of Moody, who was appointed as chairman of Card Factory back in October 2
  
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• Pour Moi hit record sales as M&S partnership bolsters growth

  16-12-2024 09:12 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Swimwear and lingerie specialist Pour Moi recorded record sales growth, driven by its recent partnership with M&S.
  The retailer posted a 66% boost in profits to £3m during the six months to 30 September, according to figures seen by The Times.
  Additionally, sales were up 12% to £20m over the same period.
  M&S’s tie-up with Pour Moi kicked off in October 2023, as the underwear firm launched an edited lingerie range on the fashion and food giant’s ‘Brands at M&
  
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• Founder of Mango fashion chain dies in mountain accident

  16-12-2024 08:22 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Mango is mourning the loss of its founder and chairman, Isak Andic, who died on Saturday in a mountain accident while hiking with relatives. The 71-year-old... View Article
  
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• The secrets behind online payment systems in retail

  16-12-2024 08:07 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Behind the scenes, a world of technological magic is at work whenever you make an online purchase or put money into an online gaming account. The... View Article
  
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• Schuh expands in London with new Westfield White City store

  16-12-2024 07:52 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Schuh has opened a new hybrid adult and kids store at Westfield London White City. Spanning nearly 2,800 square metres, the shop stocks an extensive range... View Article
  
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• Represent and PUMA unveil 247 performance collaboration

  16-12-2024 02:23 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  247, the performance arm of Represent, one of Britain’s fastest-growing fashion brands, has announced its largest partnership yet with global sportswear giant PUMA. Launching on 18... View Article
  
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