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• Boots to open fragrance-only concept store

  24-07-2025 20:34 via theretailbulletin.com
  Boots is to launch its first-ever fragrance-only boutique in London’s Broadgate Central. Due to open in the autumn, the new Boots Fragrance concept follows the launch... View Article
  
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• LVMH’s fashion sales slump in warning sign for luxury sector

  24-07-2025 19:52 via ft.com
  French luxury giant warns turnaround will take time as sales at its core fashion and leather goods division fall 9%
  
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• Lidl proposes cutting 70 head office roles

  24-07-2025 18:42 via theretailbulletin.com
  Lidl could axe around 70 jobs at its UK head office as part of a streamlining of operations to support future expansion. According to The Grocer,... View Article
  
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• River Island faces collapse “within weeks” unless restructuring plan is approved

  24-07-2025 18:40 via theretailbulletin.com
  River Island is at risk of collapse “within weeks” unless its rescue plan is approved by landlords and creditors, according to The Telegraph. The fashion retailer... View Article
  
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• JD.com in talks to buy German electronics retailer Ceconomy for €2.2bn

  24-07-2025 17:18 via ft.com
  MediaMarkt owner in ‘advanced negotiations’ with Chinese ecommerce group
  
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• Festival season fuels spike in online vintage shopping, Checkout.com data reveals

  24-07-2025 14:38 via theretailbulletin.com
  As the UK’s summer festival season kicks off, new data from Checkout.com reveals a notable spike in online spending at second-hand and vintage clothing retailers, suggesting... View Article
  
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• Shoplifting in England and Wales at highest levels since records began

  24-07-2025 13:37 via ft.com
  Companies report increasingly aggressive thieves targeting stores systematically
  
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• River Island at risk of collapse if landlords fail to back restructuring plan

  24-07-2025 12:49
  Fashion retailer wants to shut 33 stores and reduce rent costs, and says it needs £10m of funding in SeptemberBusiness live – latest updatesRiver Island has said it could collapse unless its landlords back a restructuring plan involving the closure of 33 stores and a sharp reduction in rent payments.In documents outlining fresh details of the plan, which was first announced in June, the high street fashion retailer said it needed £10m in funds by the second week of September. I
  
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• Rough Trade commits £50,000 profit bonus to UK staff following record year

  24-07-2025 12:28 via theretailbulletin.com
  Rough Trade has announced a £50,000 employee bonus fund following a landmark financial year, underscoring the company’s commitment to recognising staff contributions as integral to its... View Article
  
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• ‘Mad fer it’: Greater Manchester Aldi to keep Aldeh name in tribute to Oasis

  24-07-2025 11:30
  Rebranding before homecoming gigs, reflecting local pronunciation, to be permanent after outpouring of supportAn Aldi store in Greater Manchester rebranded Aldeh in honour of Oasis is to keep the new name, the supermarket chain has said.The new sign was erected at the Prestwich store before the Oasis homecoming gigs earlier this month. The band played five sold-out shows at Heaton Park, which is near the store. Continue reading...
  
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• Wickes posts strong first half growth

  24-07-2025 10:55 via theretailbulletin.com
  Wickes has reported strong volume-led growth in the first half of 2025 with group revenue increasing by 5.6% to £847.9 million. In the six months to... View Article
  
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• Former Gymshark director rescues Dancing Leopard

  24-07-2025 10:12 via theretailbulletin.com
  Dancing Leopard has been rescued from administration by a former Gymshark director. Founded in 2009, the company is an independent womenswear brand that draws inspiration from its Ibizan... View Article
  
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• Morrisons introduces new and improved terms for independent retailers

  24-07-2025 10:00 via theretailbulletin.com
  Morrisons is introducing new and improved terms for its independent retail partners as it continues to grow its convenience business. The supermarket currently has around 1,700... View Article
  
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• Waitrose begins offering travel money at 100 stores

  24-07-2025 09:53 via theretailbulletin.com
  Waitrose is now offering customers the opportunity to pick up travel money from 100 stores across the country. Customers can buy their euros and US dollars... View Article
  
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• Foot Locker showcases local basketball talent at Home Court: London

  24-07-2025 09:44 via theretailbulletin.com
  Foot Locker has celebrated some of the UK’s best basketball talent as part of its Home Court: London tournament, in collaboration with Jordan Brand. Held on 19... View Article
  
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• The kids’ economy is a teenage dream

  24-07-2025 06:00 via ft.com
  Stretched parents will continue to seek bargains from Five Below’s array of toys, skincare, snacks and art supplies
  
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