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M&S launches own-brand pet food range Paws & Pals

19 August 2026 Editor

Marks & Spencer is expanding into the pet care aisle with the nationwide rollout of Paws & Pals, its first dedicated own-brand pet food range, arriving in M&S Foodhalls today. The move marks a key […]

M&S is bringing back its St Michael range with Aries

17 August 2026 Editor

M&S is bringing back one of its most recognisable fashion names with a new St Michael collection created in collaboration with cult London streetwear label Aries. The limited-edition M&S x Aries collection launches on August […]

Harvey Nichols bought by Frasers Group

13 August 2026 Editor

Luxury department store chain Harvey Nichols has been bought by Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group in a pre-pack administration deal for an undisclosed amount and beating off a rival bid from Next. The acquisition covers Harvey […]

Frasers Group poised to rescue Harvey Nichols in pre-pack deal

13 August 2026 Editor

Frasers Group is reportedly on the brink of acquiring Harvey Nichols through a pre-pack administration deal, bringing an end to the auction process for the iconic luxury retailer, according to Sky News. Sources indicate that […]

John Lewis appoints board member Will Kernan as new Managing Director as Peter Ruis steps down

10 August 2026 Editor

John Lewis has announced a leadership transition as Managing Director Peter Ruis steps down to pursue new projects, handing the reins to current Non-Executive Board member Will Kernan in an orderly succession plan. Ruis will […]

John Lewis chair warns profits squeezed by ‘really tough’ trading

5 August 2026 Editor

John Lewis Partnership chairman Jason Tarry has warned staff that worsening trading conditions are placing pressure on profits. Tarry told the employee-owned group’s internal magazine that it was preparing for a period of “lower sales […]

Next opens its largest UK store

4 August 2026 Editor

Next has opened its largest UK store at the Bluewater shopping centre in Kent, tripling its footprint at the shopping centre to 132,000 sq ft in a relaunch designed by London-based studio Dalziel & Pow. […]

Frasers eyes Michael Murray for Hugo Boss top job

26 July 2026 Editor

Frasers Group is reportedly seeking to install its chief executive, Michael Murray, at the helm of Hugo Boss in a bid to tighten its grip on the business. The Sports Direct owner is strongly considering […]

Online Home Shop sales hit £100m in 2026 a record surge of 68%

24 July 2026 Editor

Online Home Shop (OHS) has posted gross sales of £100m for 2026, marking a second record-breaking year for the family-owned online homeware retailer. Sales jumped by 68% year-on-year in the 12 months to 31 January […]

Asda bets on a return to the Rollback Campaign

14 March 2025 Editor

Asda has updated its performance for the year to 31 Dec 2024 announcing total revenue down by 0.8% to £21.7bn in FY24, while like-for-like sales (excluding fuel) were lower by 3.4%. Asda grew adjusted EBITDA after […]

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