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Hobbs is to restructure its business and make further moves into the US after a business review was carried out by private equity owners 3i.A major reorganisation is currently taking place across the brand’s ranges and operations.A consultation into head office roles has already begun which has affected some employees...

Morrisons has signed up to become the first UK retailer to be part of the Responsible Can Packaging Pledge, which has been created to stop manufacturers and retailers from producing or selling any carbonated product with more than four units of alcohol in a single-serve can.The pledge which is part...

The fashion retailer New Look has become the latest fashion brand to sign up to Newport’s development, Friars Walk shopping centre.New Look will be joining retailers and leisure operators such as Debenhams, Next, Topshop and Cineworld, as well restaurant chains Nandos, Frankie & Benny’s and Prezzo.With construction work on Friars...

Bonmarché has reported a 13.5% surge in its like-for-likes in the 13 weeks to June 28th, due to its “improved” summer collection and the warm weather.Online sales increased 53.5% in the quarter while total sales jumped 16.9%.The fashion retailer, which operates 268 stores and concessions across the UK, said its...

Cath Kidston has announced it has plans to open a new store at Centre:mk in Milton Keynes.The new opening is due to following the success of its pop-up store at the shopping centre at Christmas time.The 2,570 sq. ft store on Silbury Arcade is due to open in the autumn...

Greggs has reported an almost 50% increase in its pre-tax profits in the first half of the financial year.The bakery chain’s new sale initiatives such as an improved sandwich range and a new coffee blend has helped the company see its pre-tax profits, excluding exceptional items, rise to £16.9 million...

Pets at Home saw its like-for-like sales rise by 4.1% in its first quarter thanks to the popularity of its 'Very Important Pets' loyalty club.Since the company opened 10 new stores, 16 veterinary practices and 19 Groom Rooms, Pets at Home saw its total revenue grow by 10.4% to £210.8...

Poundland has appointed former Carpetright chief executive Darren Shapland as its new chairman.Darren Shapland will be replacing Andrew Higginson who recently stepped down from the role after being appointed by WM Morrisons as its new chairman.With over 25 years’ worth of experience in the retail sector, Shapland has worked in...

Clothing retailer Next has raised and narrowed its guidance range for full-year sales, triggering a 2.4% rise in the company's shares on Tuesday.The company said: "Sales are currently ahead of the 5.5% - 9.5% full year growth guidance we gave in April. We are therefore raising and narrowing our sales...

The supermarket chain WM Morrisons has announced it has appointed Andrew Higginson as its next chairman.Mr Higginson, who left his role as finance director for Tesco in 2012, will be stepping down as chairman at Poundland and will replace Sir Ian Gibson, who said last month that he would step...