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• H&M collaborates with Magda Butrym

  10-03-2025 08:20 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  H&M has collaborated with ready-to-wear designer Magda Butrym on a new womenswear collection. The move marks a milestone in the fashion retailer’s 20-year history of designer... View Article
  
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• 6 retailers celebrating International Women’s Day

  06-03-2026 18:31 via retailgazette.co.uk
  International Women’s Day (IWD) is around the corner (8 March), and a host of retailers are launching campaigns to celebrate the occasion.
  It comes after the latest MBS Group and BRC report on tracking progress on diversity and inclusion in UK retail found that progress on gender had been “strong,” with data collected by MBS within the last five years showing that it was “very nearly at gender equity at board level”.
  However, it highlighted that progress elsewhere h
  
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• Aldi expands long-term supply deals with British growers

  06-03-2026 18:29 via retailgazette.co.uk
  Aldi UK is increasing the number of long-term supply agreements with British produce and horticulture suppliers as it looks to strengthen domestic sourcing and provide greater certainty for growers.
  The UK’s fourth-largest supermarket has committed to securing at least 50 per cent of its domestic produce supply through multi-year agreements by the end of 2027, in a move designed to improve stability for growers and build more resilient supply chains.
  The agreements, defined as contracts la
  
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• Beauty Bay rescued in pre-pack sale to international investor

  06-03-2026 17:44 via retailgazette.co.uk
  The future of Beauty Bay has been secured after the business was sold to an international investment group through a pre-pack administration.
  Administrators from Interpath completed the sale of the Manchester-based online beauty retailer and its assets to AA Investments Group on 6 March.
  The transaction will see 62 employees transfer to the new owner, while co-founder Arron Gabbie will remain with the business for a short period to support the transition.
  Founded in 1999, Beauty Bay has grown in
  
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• Matalan secures further £25m funding as store revamp programme delivers results

  06-03-2026 14:14 via retailgazette.co.uk
  Matalan has secured a commitment for a further £25m in funding from its core investor group as the business looks to accelerate investment across stores, product and digital.
  The funding, provided by investors Invesco, Tresidor, Man Group and Napier Park, may not necessarily be fully drawn down, but if utilised it will support the retailer’s next phase of growth following strong performance from its ongoing transformation programme.
  Matalan said the additional capital will be directe
  
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• Paul Smith losses widen as sales stumble

  06-03-2026 12:48 via retailgazette.co.uk
  Fashion brand Paul Smith saw losses widen in its annual results as its sales declined over the period. 
  The company pulled in a pre-tax loss of £16.7m from June 2024 to the end of June 2025, rising from its £5.4m loss the year before.
  The retailer attributed the loss to declining sales, “predominately in the wholesale channel, quicker than it was possible to restructure and align the cost base to our new strategy and channel focus on digital and retail”.
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• Matalan secures additional £25m funding to support business transformation

  06-03-2026 12:32 via theretailbulletin.com
  Matalan has secured a commitment for a further £25 million of funding from its core investor group, which includes Invesco, Tresidor, Man Group and Napier Park.... View Article
  
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• Strait of Hormuz disruption to threaten fertiliser supplies and food prices

  06-03-2026 12:27 via retailgazette.co.uk
  Disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is raising concerns about global fertiliser supply and the potential for higher food prices, after tensions in the Middle East halted much of the traffic through the key waterway.
  It is understood that the closure of the route by Iran following military strikes by the United States and Israel over the weekend, is affecting shipments of ammonia and nitrogen, both essential ingredients in synthetic fertilisers that underpin modern agriculture, as
  
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• Mango profits climb as retailer plans 15 UK store launches

  06-03-2026 12:27 via retailgazette.co.uk
  Mango saw profits and sales rise in its annual results, as the Spanish fashion brand unveiled plans to open 15 new UK shops in 2026.
  Operating profit was up 13 per cent year on year (YOY) to £627.3m, as net profit also jumped 11 per cent YOY to £210.3m.
  Sales increased 13 per cent YOY to £3.3bn, which also rose 16 per cent at constant exchange rates.
  Womenswear represented 79 per cent of its total turnover over the year, as it remained the main pillar of its business.
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• John Lewis launches “hilarious” Mother’s Day campaign

  06-03-2026 10:54 via retailgazette.co.uk
  John Lewis has unveiled a “hilarious” content series starring actress and writer Daisy May Cooper, ahead of Mother’s Day 2026.
  The new series highlights what mums actually want as gifts for Mother’s Day.
  It follows Cooper as she shares her worst Mother’s Day gift: a DIY spa day. This included a jalapeño hummus facial and an eyebrow appointment, which involved a coating of black varnish over her brows.Related Story John Lewis gears up to buy back Waitrose supe
  
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• Retailers urged to prepare for new family-friendly leave and sick pay changes from April

  06-03-2026 10:52 via retailgazette.co.uk
  Retailers are being urged to review employment policies and workforce planning ahead of significant changes to employee rights coming into force in April.
  Reforms under the Employment Rights Act 2025 will introduce new family-friendly leave entitlements and expanded statutory sick pay provisions that could affect staffing, scheduling and HR processes across the retail sector.
  From 6 April 2026, employees will gain day-one rights to paternity leave and unpaid parental leave, removing the cur
  
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• Net-a-Porter workers ballot for strike action over London Living Wage dispute

  06-03-2026 10:40 via retailgazette.co.uk
  Workers at luxury fashion retailer Net-a-Porter are set to vote on potential strike action after the company was accused of breaking a pledge to pay the London Living Wage.
  More than 100 staff at the retailer’s Charlton warehouse will take part in a ballot organised by the GMB union following a dispute over pay.
  The union claims Net-a-Porter committed to paying the London Living Wage in 2021 but has since proposed a lower rate for its lowest-paid employees.
  Under the current offer, warehou
  
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• Frasers Group takes stake in Puma as Mike Ashley circles struggling sportswear giant

  06-03-2026 10:37 via retailgazette.co.uk
  Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has taken a 5.77 per cent stake in sportswear giant Puma, positioning the retail billionaire alongside the brand’s largest shareholder as the German company attempts to recover from a difficult year.
  The investment, disclosed in a stock exchange filing on Thursday, was largely built through derivatives, with Frasers entering a series of put option contracts linked to Puma shares.
  The move means Frasers now sits behind only Anta Sports in Puma’s share
  
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• Wendy’s $100k ‘Chief Tasting Officer’ role is a masterclass in viral marketing

  06-03-2026 09:55 via retailgazette.co.uk
  “Do you hate your job? Are you too iconic to be opening PDFs for your boss?”
  That’s how fast-food giant Wendy’s has decided to open recruitment for its newest role, Chief Tasting Officer.
  The job, which comes with a $100,000 salary, is not a traditional corporate position.
  Instead, it’s a content-first marketing stunt that will see one lucky fan hired to taste-test burgers, create social media content and potentially appear in brand advertising.
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• Why store operations must connect safety, efficiency and CX

  06-03-2026 09:41 via theretailbulletin.com
  Retail has always been a competitive industry, but with the ongoing growth of e-commerce, rising inflation and increasing pressures placed on smaller stores by global conglomerates,... View Article
  
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• Composable Commerce is not about tools – it’s about operating model

  06-03-2026 09:39 via theretailbulletin.com
  For years, retail leaders have been sold a dream: the promise of technology solutions. A new commerce platform here, a unified customer view there, and all... View Article
  
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• The Shift Toward Frictionless Cross-Border Payments in the UK Retail

  06-03-2026 09:29 via theretailbulletin.com
  International demand is no longer a side channel for UK retailers. For many brands, overseas shoppers now represent a meaningful share of online revenue, driven by... View Article
  
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• How major sporting events shape retail promotions and customer footfall

  06-03-2026 09:23 via theretailbulletin.com
  Major sporting events consistently transform shopping habits and retailer strategies. With millions tuning in, these moments create powerful opportunities for retailers across grocery, electronics, fashion, and... View Article
  
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• Retail in Denmark: How the Detailhandel Sector Is Changing

  06-03-2026 09:20 via theretailbulletin.com
  The Danish retail sector, known locally as detailhandel, is going through a period of significant change. With consumer habits evolving, technology advancing, and economic conditions shifting,... View Article
  
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• Footfall impacted by wet weather in February

  06-03-2026 09:20 via theretailbulletin.com
  UK footfall declined in February as wet weather discouraged people from going out shopping. According to data from the British Retail Consortium and Sensormatic, total UK... View Article
  
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• Mobile payments transforming the retail checkout experience

  06-03-2026 09:17 via theretailbulletin.com
  Mobile payments are reshaping how consumers and retailers interact at the point of sale. With the increasing demand for fast and convenient transactions, the retail sector... View Article
  
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• More high street retailers go cashless as fraud fears and costs mount

  06-03-2026 09:00 via retailgazette.co.uk
  A growing number of UK retailers are abandoning cash payments as businesses grapple with fraud concerns, security risks and the rising costs of handling physical money, new research from the UK’s ATM network LINK has revealed.
  Based on a survey of 1,116 small and medium-sized high street businesses, the research offers one of the clearest pictures yet of how payment preferences are changing across the UK retail landscape.
  While cash remains widely used, the study found the shift towards di
  
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• Waitrose reopens Haslemere store after multi-million pound transformation

  06-03-2026 08:47 via theretailbulletin.com
  Waitrose has reopened its Haslemere store following a multi-million pound refurbishment. The seven week transformation of the West Street site has brought a range of new... View Article
  
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• Wet February keeps shoppers at home as UK footfall falls 4.7%

  06-03-2026 08:43 via retailgazette.co.uk
  UK retail footfall declined sharply in February as heavy rainfall and continued economic pressures kept shoppers away from stores, according to new data from the British Retail Consortium and Sensormatic.
  Across February 2026, total UK footfall fell 4.7 per cent year on year, a significant drop compared with the 0.6 per cent decline recorded in January.
  High streets and shopping centres were hit hardest, while retail parks proved slightly more resilient.
  High street footfall fell 5.4 per cent ye
  
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• ABF confirms Eoin Tonge as Primark’s permanent chief executive

  06-03-2026 07:30 via theretailbulletin.com
  Associated British Foods has announced that Eoin Tonge has been appointed as Primark chief executive on a permanent basis. Tonge has been heading up the fashion... View Article
  
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• M&S appoints Frasers Group CCO to new online director role

  06-03-2026 07:15 via theretailbulletin.com
  M&S has appointed David Clark as its new director of online, omnichannel and partnerships. Clark has been working for the last four years at Frasers Group,... View Article
  
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• Waitrose reopens Haslemere store after multi-million pound revamp

  05-03-2026 17:22 via retailgazette.co.uk
  Waitrose Haslemere has reopened its West Street store after a multi-million pound refurbishment designed to deliver a better experience for shoppers.
  The seven week transformation brings a host of new concepts and improvements to the 10,000 sq ft shop, which will celebrate its 17th anniversary in May. 
  The store, which reopened today (5 March) at 8am, is set to provide customers with “an expanded range of high-quality produce and an enhanced shopping experience,” according to th
  
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• Conversation with… Jodie Sanders of Pooky Lighting

  05-03-2026 16:36 via theretailbulletin.com
  Here we chat to Jodie Sanders, chief marketing officer of Pooky Lighting, about finding her dream role, the power of personalisation, and why the brands we... View Article
  
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• Mango reports €3.8 billion in full year sales

  05-03-2026 16:24 via theretailbulletin.com
  Mango grew its turnover by 13% to €3.8 billion in 2025 as it made a record investment in its business model.  EBITDA also rose by 13%... View Article
  
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• M&S Food deploys RELEX tech to boost availability and cut waste

  05-03-2026 15:22 via retailgazette.co.uk
  Marks & Spencer (M&S) Food is partnering with RELEX Solutions in a bid to improve product availability and reduce waste.
  The grocery retailer has deployed the retail and supply chain platform’s forecasting and replenishment technology across its food business to better manage stock levels and demand across 1,050 stores and 13 distribution centres in the UK and Ireland.
  The system, first implemented in March 2021, supports M&S Food’s complex supply chain, particularly acro
  
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