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• M&S advert banned for featuring model who looked ‘unhealthily thin’

  23-07-2025 20:07
  ASA ruling comes amid fears fashion industry reversing progress in body positivity movementAn advert by high street retailer Marks & Spencer has been banned for featuring an “irresponsible” image of a model who appeared “unhealthily thin”.The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) said the model’s pose, choice of clothing and the camera angle which seemed to tilt downwards all contributed to the impression she was too thin. Continue reading...
  
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• Luxury brands ease off on price rises as shoppers push back

  23-07-2025 12:00
  Price of luxury goods has increased at slowest pace since 2019 as the industry battles a longer than expected downturn
  
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• Harvey Jones appoints new chief executive

  23-07-2025 10:45 via theretailbulletin.com
  Harvey Jones has promoted Susie Townsend to the position of chief executive. The move comes as the luxury kitchen retailer takes on a seven-showroom refit programme... View Article
  
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• B&Q launches trial of marketplace click and collect

  23-07-2025 10:30 via theretailbulletin.com
  B&Q has launched a pilot for a new click and collect service for customers ordering products from third-party marketplace sellers on its website. The service gives... View Article
  
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• Co-op reveals latest businesses to join its incubator programme

  23-07-2025 10:11 via theretailbulletin.com
  Co-op has announced details of the eight new businesses that have joined its Apiary incubator programme. The news follows a search by the convenience retailer for... View Article
  
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• Waitrose introduces subscription passes for online customers

  23-07-2025 10:10 via theretailbulletin.com
  Waitrose is rolling out a subscription service for deliveries of grocery orders purchased from its website or app. The new ‘Waitrose Delivery Pass’ gives customers with an... View Article
  
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• John Lewis teams up with Uber Eats on rapid delivery pilot

  23-07-2025 10:10 via theretailbulletin.com
  John Lewis has teamed up with Uber Eats to launch a rapid delivery pilot for customers purchasing nursery, premium beauty and gifting products. The move will... View Article
  
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• M&S advert banned over ‘unhealthily thin’ model

  23-07-2025 01:01
  Clothing ad was ‘irresponsible’, says UK advertising watchdog
  
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