Hammerson raises £190m to buy 50% stake in Manchester Arndale
The acquisition expands Hammerson’s footprint into the major UK city centre destination with an annual footfall of 45 million
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Too hot to shop: heat wave puts the brakes on summer sales in Belgium
The Belgian fashion retail sector ended the summer sales with a modest decline in sales: independent fashion retailers sold, on average, nearly 1% less than last year, according…
UK Government Urged To Clarify Animal Welfare Labels
Four Paws UK has warned against inconsistent, misleading animal welfare labelling, calling on the government for clearer rules.
Vans needs a good back-to-school season more than ever
With another quarter of declines at the skate-shoe brand, it was up to The North Face and Timberland to help owner VF Corp. beat Q1 expectations.
EssilorLuxottica doubles sales of AI glasses
EssilorLuxottica saw faster growth in the second quarter, driven by the strong rise of smart glasses equipped with artificial intelligence. Sales in this product category nearly…
John Lewis Partnership donates £50,000 to Trussell summer support fund
In a bid to help families facing financial pressure during the school holidays, John Lewis Partnership is working with Trussell and its Summer Support Fund. On top of its annual…
Prezzo Italian helps families make most of summer holidays with Kids Eat Free and Kids Club savings
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Shoplifting falls 4% but retail crime remains under-reported, BIRA warns
Shoplifting dropped to 507,086 offences in the year to March 2026, but independent retailers say theft remains widespread
Aldi slashes prices across 300 products under £100m investment
Aldi has invested an additional £100 million to reduce the price of 330 products, as it aims to help support families through the school holidays.
Frasers Group now also acquires a stake in Burberry
The appetite of Frasers Group owner Mike Ashley seems far from satisfied: following previous investments in Mulberry and Hugo Boss, the group is now also announcing a stake in the…
Rightmove helps Barbie find her dream home
Mattel, Barbie’s parent company, has teamed up with Rightmove to find Barbie her next Dreamhouse. It will appear as a property listing on the platform over the summer. Fans were…
Good Bubble’s The Gruffalo bath time range launches into 268 Sainsbury’s stores
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