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• WH Smith opens eight stores at Madrid airport

  22-11-2018 09:20 via theretailbulletin.com
  WH Smith has expanded further into the Spanish market with the opening of eight new stores at Madrid-Barajas Airport.
  
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• Harvey Nichols sale set to cost luxury brands millions

  03-09-2026 14:01 via ft.com
  Brands including Chloé and Victoria Beckham to recover less than 15p in the pound after Frasers Group buys department store chain
  
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• Shein shares sink almost 9% on third day of trading

  03-09-2026 12:04 via ft.com
  Stock in online fast-fashion retailer closes more than HK$6 below offer price
  
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• New survey asks retail workers: how safe do you feel at work?

  03-09-2026 11:53 via theretailbulletin.com
  Many retail roles involve working alone for parts of the day: night shifts, opening or closing a store alone, handling cash, and dealing directly with the…
  
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• Shein shares slide as much as 10% on third day of trading

  03-09-2026 10:13 via ft.com
  Falls may force Goldman Sachs to step in to stabilise price
  
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• John Lewis launches new vodcast series ‘Gift List’ hosted by Angela Scanlon

  03-09-2026 09:56 via theretailbulletin.com
  John Lewis has launched a new vodcast series called Gift List, which aims to lift the lid on how celebrities approach gifting. Hosted by broadcaster and…
  
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• Sainsbury’s names Paula Coughlan as new chief people officer

  03-09-2026 09:50 via theretailbulletin.com
  Sainsbury’s has hired Paula Coughlan as chief people officer, effective January 2027. She will join the supermarket from Currys, where she has been working as chief…
  
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• N Brown Group appoints former M&S exec Richard Price as non-executive director

  03-09-2026 09:50 via theretailbulletin.com
  N Brown, the parent company of JD Williams, Simply Be and Jacamo, has appointed former M&S executive Richard Price as a non-executive director to support its…
  
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• Dr. Martens appoints Isadora Versiani and Nadia Svensson to senior product roles

  03-09-2026 08:34 via theretailbulletin.com
  Dr. Martens has made two senior appointments for newly created roles in its global product leadership team as it enters its next phase of growth. Due…
  
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• The Boulevard to welcome Crocs and Hollister this autumn

  03-09-2026 08:01 via theretailbulletin.com
  The Boulevard designer outlet scheme will see Crocs and Hollister join its line-up this autumn. Crocs will open its first ever Northern Ireland store on 11…
  
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• Dr. Martens appoints Isadora Versani and Nadia Svensson to senior product roles

  03-09-2026 07:53 via theretailbulletin.com
  Dr. Martens has made two senior appointments for newly created roles in its global product leadership team as it enters its next phase of growth. Due…
  
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• BP confirms Ian Tyler as new chair

  03-09-2026 07:53 via theretailbulletin.com
  BP has appointed Ian Tyler as chair, following a search process that considered both internal and external candidates. He joined the BP board as a non-executive…
  
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• Asda rolls out electronic shelf edge labels to 517 Express sites

  03-09-2026 07:53 via theretailbulletin.com
  Asda has rolled out electronic shelf edge labels across all of its Asda Express convenience stores. This has included the installation of over 1.2 million labels…
  
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• ASA bans Sports Direct 50% off Puma deal advert over RRP claims

  02-09-2026 11:05 via theretailbulletin.com
  The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned a Sports Direct advert for a “50% off” promotion, amid claims that a product’s original recommended retail price (RRP)…
  
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• Q&A: Jon Cleaver, Chief Technology Officer at SportsShoes.com

  02-09-2026 10:51 via theretailbulletin.com
  Content based on the recording of Commerce Live EMEA, London, April 16th 2026 Technology is changing retail at a rapid pace, but successful transformation isn’t about…
  
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• IKEA UK invests £54m in cutting prices on 435 popular products

  02-09-2026 09:46 via theretailbulletin.com
  IKEA is investing £54 million in lowering the prices of 435 of its most popular products in the UK. The move forms part of the retailer’s…
  
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• The Perfume Shop launches personalised ‘Scent Rediscovery Service’

  02-09-2026 09:12 via theretailbulletin.com
  The Perfume Shop has launched a new personalised consultation service to help customers rediscover fragrances they love as their sense of smell, preferences and lifestyle evolve…
  
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• Pavers Shoes to open first stores in Morrisons in October

  02-09-2026 08:04 via theretailbulletin.com
  Pavers Shoes is expanding its physical presence with the opening of two new stores within Morrisons supermarkets this autumn. The new spaces will launch in former…
  
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• Closing the AI discovery gap: how retailers can become the answer

  02-09-2026 08:00 via theretailbulletin.com
  Ask ChatGPT, Gemini or any AI tool for a product recommendation, and it surfaces just one or two options. ………………………………………………………………. Join Richard Lim, CEO of Retail…
  
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• Pavers Shoes to open first Morrisons stores in October

  02-09-2026 07:46 via theretailbulletin.com
  Pavers Shoes is expanding its physical presence with the opening of two new stores within Morrisons supermarkets this autumn. The new spaces will launch in former…
  
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• Irn-Bru owner AG Barr appoints former Carpetright CEO Darren Shapland as chair

  02-09-2026 07:46 via theretailbulletin.com
  Irn-Bru owner AG Barr has appointed Darren Shapland, former chief executive of Carpetright, as chair of the board. He has succeeded Susan Barratt, who has served…
  
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• Shein searches for growth after cut-price IPO

  02-09-2026 05:35 via ft.com
  Ultra-fast-fashion retailer set to prioritise third-party marketplace in growth push after cut-price listing
  
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• Shein finally launched its cut-price IPO. Now comes the hard part

  02-09-2026 05:35 via ft.com
  Ultra-fast-fashion retailer set to prioritise third-party marketplace in growth push after cut-price listing
  
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• Boden profits jump to £37.2m as US expansion pays off

  01-09-2026 16:24 via theretailbulletin.com
  British fashion retailer Boden has posted growth in both turnover and profit for 2025 following a strong performance in the US. In the 12 months to…
  
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• How SME retailers can improve cashflow and invest in growth

  01-09-2026 15:45 via theretailbulletin.com
  Late payments see 38 SMEs closing every day, the UK government recently reported. Liquidity is a top concern for smaller retailers, with Capify’s recent Business Confidence…
  
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• The Entertainer hires former John Lewis customer director as group chief customer officer

  01-09-2026 11:47 via theretailbulletin.com
  The Entertainer has appointed Craig Inglis as group chief customer officer, effective 7 September. Inglis has been working as a strategic adviser to the toy retailer…
  
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• Shein shares slide as much as 10% in Hong Kong debut

  01-09-2026 11:05 via ft.com
  Fast-fashion retailer completes long-delayed IPO at bargain-basement valuation
  
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• Not On The High Street lands Dragons’ Den star Sara Davies as investor

  01-09-2026 10:43 via theretailbulletin.com
  Dragons’ Den star Sara Davies has acquired a stake in Not On The High Street and become a non-executive director of the company. In addition to…
  
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• UK shop price inflation hits two-year high in August

  01-09-2026 09:56 via theretailbulletin.com
  UK shop price inflation climbed to its highest level in two years in August, driven by higher energy, input, and commodity costs. According to figures from…
  
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• Tesco Clubcard partners with Be.EV in latest loyalty scheme expansion

  01-09-2026 09:56 via theretailbulletin.com
  Tesco is allowing its Clubcard members to collect points when they charge their electric vehicles at Be.EV charging bays. The move follows the supermarket teaming up…
  
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