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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…

Heritage Grocers announces 7 executive appointments

The Hispanic grocery company looked internally and externally to hire key leaders, including a chief people officer, chief information officer and chief merchandising officer.

95% of retail space at Belgian Shopping Cora sites already leased

Mitiska REIM reports that 95% of the retail space at the sites of the seven former Cora hypermarkets has now been leased. A major European fashion retailer will open large stores…

Asda Foundation invests £1m in community spaces

The Asda Foundation plans to invest over £1m in 73 community projects across the UK through its Local Community Spaces Fund. The supermarket’s charity division has donated grants…

SPAR Hungary Invests €4.94m In Latest Store Modernisation Drive

CASE STUDY Bottega Veneta: How a minimal digital footprint can boost amplification

Most brands, including those in the luxury space, work hard to make sure they're visible on social and other channels. Bottega Veneta does the opposite - and it's a strategy…

Retailers hit record productivity from existing store space in Q2

Efficiency reaches £61.92 per square foot as sales volumes outpace rental growth

Pandora appoints new CEO for Southern Europe

Pandora is restructuring its organization in Europe. The Danish jewelry chain has appointed Eric Lejeune as managing director for France, Spain, and Portugal. He is tasked with…

Charter Opens 22 Supermarkets In Spain Since February

Charter opened 22 new stores during the first half of its 2026 financial year, hitting nearly 60% of its total annual target.

Superdrug commits to significant upsize at Harlequin Watford shopping centre

Superdrug has committed to a “significant” upsize at Harlequin Watford shopping centre in Hertfordshire that will expand the space by over a third.