N Brown Group appoints Richard Price as independent non-exec director
Price brings more than three decades of experience across the UK retail sector, spanning fashion, clothing and home
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Belgium falls out of the top 5 beer producers; Spain shows strong growth
Belgium is no longer among the top five beer-producing countries in Europe, although this is mainly due to an administrative error. Beer production is declining just about…
Tariffs, TikTok Shop and transparency concerns weigh on Shein debut
Shein’s long-awaited debut on the stock market on Tuesday 1 September proved to be underwhelming, with shares falling 9%. The post Tariffs, TikTok Shop and transparency concerns…
Spain is a remarkable growth driver for Shein
While Shein's global growth is sluggish and its IPO has not been a resounding success, the Chinese online retailer is performing exceptionally well in Spain, where more and more…
Spanish Retail Sector Reaches 96% Stock Availability For FMCG, Study Finds
The Spanish retail sector recorded one of the fastest stock recovery rates in June 2026, taking an average of 2.8 days to restock products.
Heat wave drives Spa water sales to record levels
Spadel, the producer of Spa and Bru, sold significantly more water in the first half of 2026. Warm weather, strong local brands, and new products drove revenue up 10.1%, while…
GUEST COMMENT Why the best ad space is being wasted on a logo, an item and a price
Retail media now rivals TV for ad spend, yet much of its most valuable inventory contains little more than a logo, product and price. Stefan Kerridge, chief strategy officer at…
SPAR Group Chair And Deputy Chair Step Down
South Africa’s SPAR Group has announced changes to its board, after the respective resignations of Mike Bosman and Shirley Zinn.
Target Expands Cosmetics And Wellness Offer With Target Beauty Studio
U.S. retailer Target Corporation is expanding its footprint in the cosmetics and wellness space with the upcoming launch of Target Beauty Studio.
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[In the picture] At Lefties, technology helps keep prices low
Lefties, the budget chain owned by the Spanish fashion group Inditex, has just opened its first store in the United Kingdom, marking a new step in the retailer’s international…
Spanish fashion brand Lefties opens first UK store at Liverpool ONE
Inditex-owned retailer chooses Landsec shopping destination for 27,000 sq ft flagship debut
Under Armour names Grammy nominated artist as creative director of P-Star
Under Armour has named Grammy-nominated artist Gunna as its new global brand ambassador and creative director of P-Star, a creative platform that will span apparel, footwear…