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• Make 2023 Your Retail Year

  20-01-2023 16:25 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
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• Debenhams Group appoints Richard Vanoli as Debenhams managing director

  24-03-2026 10:22 via theretailbulletin.com
  Debenhams Group has appointed Richard Vanoli as managing director of the Debenhams brand. Vanoli has worked with the group for more than 25 years, having joined... View Article
  
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• Frasers raises ASOS stake to 29.26%, edging closer to takeover threshold

  24-03-2026 09:58 via retailgazette.co.uk
  Frasers Group has increased its interest in ASOS to 29.26 per cent, making it the online fashion retailer’s largest shareholder and bringing it closer to the threshold that would trigger a mandatory takeover offer under UK rules.
  A regulatory filing showed Frasers had lifted its holding from 28.42 per cent. However, the group’s voting rights remain at just over 23.3 per cent, below the 30 per cent level at which an investor is required to make an offer for a company under UK takeover
  
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• Debenhams Group appoints Richard Vanoli as managing director

  24-03-2026 09:45 via retailgazette.co.uk
  Debenhams Group has appointed Richard Vanoli as managing director of Debenhams, with the retailer saying the move will support the next phase of growth for the business.
  Vanoli, who most recently served as chief commercial officer of Debenhams Group, brings more than 25 years of experience with the brand, having joined the business at the age of 19.
  He began his career in allocation and went on to hold a series of senior leadership roles, spanning Debenhams’ time on the high street through
  
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• M&S transforms cereals range to meet demand for natural ingredients

  24-03-2026 09:40 via theretailbulletin.com
  M&S has transformed its cereals range with new muesli, granolas and oats that contain natural ingredients instead of flavourings for sweetness. The move means that 31... View Article
  
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• Estée Lauder and Puig confirm merger talks in potential $40bn beauty mega-deal

  24-03-2026 09:33 via retailgazette.co.uk
  Estée Lauder and Puig have confirmed they are in talks over a potential business combination in a move that could create a beauty group worth more than $40bn.
  Estée Lauder said it is discussing a deal under which the two companies would “potentially merge their businesses”, but stressed that no final decision has been made and no agreement has been signed.
  Reuters reported that the tie-up would create one of the biggest players in global prestige beauty.
  For retail, the
  
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• Kingfisher delivers strong performance driven by strategic progress

  24-03-2026 09:10 via theretailbulletin.com
  Kingfisher has delivered an increase in annual sales and profit following market share gains and standout performances at B&Q and Screwfix.   Total sales rose by 1.3%... View Article
  
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• Crocs steps up UK store expansion

  24-03-2026 09:10 via theretailbulletin.com
  Crocs is expanding its UK physical store presence with the opening of two new sites in Glasgow and London. The global footwear brand has signed for... View Article
  
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• Kingfisher profit rises as B&Q and Screwfix cash in on Homebase fallout

  24-03-2026 08:49 via retailgazette.co.uk
  Kingfisher has posted a rise in annual profit after strong performances from B&Q and Screwfix, with both chains benefiting from market share gains, digital growth and customer transference following the collapse of Homebase.
  The DIY giant, which owns B&Q, Screwfix, Castorama and Brico Dépôt, said adjusted pre-tax profit rose six per cent to £560m in the year to 31 January 2026, while total sales climbed 1.3 per cent to £12.9bn.
  Underlying like-for-like sales were
  
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• UK shoppers embrace ‘investment wardrobes’ as flexible payments drive long-term value

  24-03-2026 08:33 via retailgazette.co.uk
  UK shoppers are adopting a more measured approach to clothing purchases, weighing durability and long-term value ahead of impulse buys, according to research commissioned by Affirm.
  The study finds that around seven in 10 adults now take “cost-per-wear” into account when shopping for garments, and roughly 44 per cent say they plan purchases to avoid spur-of-the-moment spending, a shift that retailers are watching closely.
  The movement is being led by younger buyers. Affirm’s da
  
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• UK freight industry urged to join new police survey to tackle rising organised crime

  24-03-2026 08:25 via retailgazette.co.uk
  The British International Freight Association has urged companies across the logistics sector to take part in a national police survey designed to map the scale and effects of serious organised acquisitive crime on UK supply chains.
  The exercise is led by Opal, the intelligence unit coordinating the National Police Chiefs’ Council portfolio on such offending.
  It aims to produce the evidence base police and industry need to disrupt groups that operate across force boundaries and, in some ca
  
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• Crocs ramps up UK retail expansion with two major store openings

  24-03-2026 06:46 via retailgazette.co.uk
  Crocs is stepping up its UK retail presence with two major store openings, including a new outlet at Caledonia Park in Scotland and its first full-price store in the UK at Westfield Stratford City.
  The footwear brand has signed for a 1,754 sq ft outlet store at Caledonia Park, the Scottish designer outlet owned by Railpen, manager of the UK railways pension scheme.
  Due to open in April, the new store will offer Crocs’ core and seasonal ranges for men, women and children, including its sign
  
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• BrewDog row reignites as James Watt blames new owner for wiping out small shareholders

  24-03-2026 05:38 via retailgazette.co.uk
  James Watt has accused BrewDog’s new owner Tilray Brands of leaving thousands of small shareholders out of pocket, in the latest twist in the craft beer retailer’s increasingly bitter saga.
  The BrewDog founder said he was “really disappointed” that Tilray failed to preserve a stake for the company’s army of early backers, known as its “equity punks”, after acquiring the business earlier this month in a rescue deal worth £33m.
  Watt had reportedly tr
  
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• Pinterest launches new shoppable streaming series

  23-03-2026 21:47 via theretailbulletin.com
  Pinterest has launched its first shoppable streaming series as it looks to offer users a new kind of shopping experience. The series brings Pinterest users’ boards... View Article
  
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• Fortress prepares for sale of Majestic Wine

  23-03-2026 20:51 via theretailbulletin.com
  The private equity owner of Majestic Wine is considering a sale of the business. According to Sky News, Fortress Investment Group is drawing up plans to... View Article
  
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• Primark leans into value-fashion tension with ‘Shockingly Chic’ spring campaign

  23-03-2026 19:06 via retailgazette.co.uk
  Primark has launched a new womenswear campaign, Shockingly Chic, as it looks to sharpen its fashion credentials, while reinforcing its longstanding value proposition.
  The spring campaign is built around clothing that appears more premium than shoppers might expect from a value-led retailer.
  Rather than leaning on price alone, Primark is attempting to create what it describes as a “double-take moment”, the point at which a customer sees a look that feels elevated, then realises it com
  
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• Pinterest launches shoppable streaming series as it looks to turn inspiration into retail spend

  23-03-2026 14:42 via retailgazette.co.uk
  Pinterest has launched a new shoppable streaming series as it looks to deepen its role in the customer journey and give brands new ways to turn inspiration into purchases.
  The platform’s six-part series, Bring My Pinterest to Life, premiered on 23 March and follows users as their saved boards are transformed into real-life spaces, style updates and business projects with the help of creators and design experts.
  While the format leans into lifestyle entertainment, the commercial aim is more
  
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• Unilever Foods taps SAMY to build global influencer strategy across 13 markets

  23-03-2026 14:25 via retailgazette.co.uk
  Unilever’s Foods business has appointed social-first agency SAMY to develop and activate a unified global influencer strategy across 13 markets, as the FMCG giant continues to push its “many to many” approach to brand-building.
  The move forms part of Unilever’s wider social-first strategy, which is rooted in social platforms, powered by creators, accelerated by AI and designed to respond to culture in real time.
  SAMY will work across key markets including the UK, US, Mexi
  
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• Asda newest campaign highlights ‘playful chaos’ of Easter

  23-03-2026 14:01 via retailgazette.co.uk
  Asda has unveiled its Easter campaign, which captures the “playful chaos” of the holiday.
  Devised by creative agency Lucky Generals, the campaign builds upon its ‘That’s Asda Price’ platform.
  It features two 20-second spots. In the first film, a young girl shows off her Easter bonnet, an “over-the-top” design with lights, eggs and a cheeky mechanical rabbit.
  The second film follows a couple heading to a family gathering. Once they arrive, they are greete
  
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• The role of CMO isn’t disappearing, but it is evolving

  23-03-2026 10:32 via retailgazette.co.uk
  For years, headlines about the chief marketing officer have sounded alarmist.
  Average tenure remains shorter than most other C-suite roles. Some major companies periodically remove the position entirely. A growing number of organisations are choosing alternative titles such as chief growth officer, chief customer officer or commercial lead.
  But the latest data suggests the reality is far more nuanced. Far from fading away, the CMO role is evolving into something broader, more strategic and, in m
  
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• Inside Mango’s new King’s Road store as retailer brings ‘New Med’ concept to Chelsea

  23-03-2026 10:01 via retailgazette.co.uk
  Mango has opened a new flagship-style womenswear store on London’s King’s Road as it doubles down on physical retail expansion in the UK and showcases its latest store concept.
  The new Chelsea location spans 5,920 sq ft and has created 17 jobs, marking Mango’s 25th store in London.
  But beyond the opening itself, the launch is notable for bringing the fashion retailer’s New Med concept to one of the capital’s best-known shopping destinations.
  The design format is roo
  
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• Aldi commits to cheapest Easter prices

  23-03-2026 09:57 via theretailbulletin.com
  Aldi has promised that the retailer will have the lowest prices on traditional Easter dinner items this year. The supermarket said it is keeping prices down... View Article
  
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• Employer responsibilities for work-related driving

  23-03-2026 09:54 via theretailbulletin.com
  Work-related driving is a routine part of many roles, whether that’s commuting between sites, visiting clients or driving a company car. Because it’s so common, it’s... View Article
  
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• M&S opens three new food stores in a fortnight

  23-03-2026 09:40 via theretailbulletin.com
  M&S is opening three new food stores this week and last as part of its strategy to double the size of its food business and attract... View Article
  
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• Can employee benefits cut your business costs? Yes, and more than you might think…

  23-03-2026 09:39 via theretailbulletin.com
  By Cheryl Clements, head of business development, Tusker. Employee benefits may seem like an expensive add-on to senior leaders. Something that costs a lot and takes up... View Article
  
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• Vestiare Collective restructures executive team

  23-03-2026 09:32 via theretailbulletin.com
  Vestiare Collective has restructured its executive team as part of plans to put product and technology at the heart of its next innovation cycle. This has... View Article
  
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• M&S goes big on food with three new stores and 200 jobs in family-shop push

  23-03-2026 09:24 via retailgazette.co.uk
  M&S is accelerating its food expansion drive with three new store openings over this week and next. The retailers is reportedly looking to double the size of the division and win a bigger share of the family weekly shop.
  The retailer has opened a new 15,000 sq ft fresh market-style food store at Hatfield Oldings Corner, alongside a 16,000 sq ft site in Luton Bramingham, with an 18,600 sq ft store in Farnham set to follow next Wednesday.
  Together, the three launches have created more than 200
  
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• Intimissimi signs Lily Allen as new UK ambassador

  23-03-2026 09:21 via theretailbulletin.com
  Intimissimi has signed up Lily Allen as its UK ambassador and face of its latest campaign. The singer-songwriter, who is currently on a sold-out UK tour,... View Article
  
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• TikTok Shop to launch beauty pop-up at Westfield Stratford

  23-03-2026 09:20 via theretailbulletin.com
  TikTok Shop will be running a three-day beauty pop-up at Westfield Stratford this weekend. Opening from 27 to 29 March, the shop is part of the... View Article
  
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• Redical completes Merry Hill acquisition

  23-03-2026 09:20 via theretailbulletin.com
  The directors of Merry Hill have completed the sale of the shopping centre to Redical following an agreement reached late last year. The sale follows a... View Article
  
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