3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (719+ words) The John Lewis Partnership has reported a 2% increase in sales to £6.3 billion, as growth at Waitrose offset weaker demand at John Lewis. Loss before tax and exceptional items widened by £55 million to £89 million in the 26 weeks to 1 August 2026, as investment…...

6+ day, 18+ hour ago   (336+ words) Paul Smith has taken over Selfridges’ Corner Shop, transforming the space into a ‘dream factory’, where the designer will work alongside a collection of personal objects, archive pieces and a new limited-edition collection. Running from 7-19 September, the takeover marks more…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (480+ words) Radley, the British handbag brand, reportedly will be closing all of its 21 UK stores by the end of the month, following the acquisition of its brand and intellectual property by Poundland-owners Gordon Brothers in May. The transaction did not include…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (253+ words) Kim Kardashian and Jens Grede’s shapewear brand SKIMS has signed for a second UK store at Westfield London (White City), set to open in 2027, according to media reports today. It will add to last month’s highly anticipated opening of SKIMS…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (345+ words) Luxury department store Harvey Nichols is applying the same returns and refunds policy in its UK stores as it has introduced online, following its acquisition by Frasers Group. Products and pre-paid gifting, including gift cards and gift experiences, purchased before…...