All Specialist retailer articles – Page 3
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NewsMothercare strikes licensing deal with Ebebek
Mothercare has signed a 10-year licensing agreement with Turkish nursery retailer Ebebek.
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NewsDobbies bolsters executive team with two new director hires
Home and gardening retailer Dobbies has bolstered its executive team by making two new director appointments.
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NewsHomeware specialist Dusk posts record-breaking growth
Dusk has celebrated its “strongest year yet”, with year-on-year growth soaring by more than 50%.
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NewsHamleys opens first store in Kuwait
Hamleys has opened its first store in Kuwait, marking its ninth store opening within the Gulf Cooperation Council.
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NewsHaribo among fastest-growing retailers in the UK
Haribo is one of the fastest-growing retailers in the UK, according to new data shared with Retail Week.
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GalleryThe Entertainer kicks off new openings with ‘Generation 5’ store
The Entertainer has opened a new, larger ‘Generation 5’ store format in Bluewater Shopping Centre in Kent.
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InterviewThe Works boss Gavin Peck on new strategies, cyber security and rising crime
On the day that The Works upped its profit guidance off the back of strong trading results, chief executive Gavin Peck spoke to Retail Week about turning the business around, cyber security, and dealing with rising incidents of crime.
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NewsTopps Tiles sales increase as it records progress in all five areas of growth
Topps Tiles has recorded a rise in sales and profit as well as seeing good progress in its five key growth areas.
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InterviewQ&A: Antler MD Kirsty Glenne on ditching the baggage of being a heritage brand
British luggage brand Antler has been on quite the journey and with a rebrand under its belt and remaining on track to reach £100m in sales by the end of 2029, Retail Week speaks to managing director Kirsty Glenne about the journey to date, redefining heritage and the challenges ahead
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NewsDeliveroo launches new virtual store concept with two retailers
Deliveroo has launched a new virtual store concept for retailers and has two names already lined up.
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GalleryRough Trade opens second store in iconic New York City building
Record shop Rough Trade has opened a new store in an iconic New York building, the second of its kind in the same location.
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NewsPets at Home launches new in-store subscription service
Pets at Home has launched a new in-store subscription service combining the “ease of subscriptions” with staff expertise and customer proposition.
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NewsHobbycraft to close stores and axe around 100 jobs
Hobbycraft’s owner Modella Capital is planning to close at least nine stores with around 100 jobs slashed in a bid to restructure the business.
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NewsMajestic Wine completes Enotria & Coe acquisition
Wine specialist Majestic Wine has completed the acquisition of premium wines and spirits supplier Entoria&Coe.
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NewsMamas & Papas launches app
Mamas & Papas has launched an app which it says is a “significant step” in its digital evolution.
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NewsClintons returns to profit following period of distress
Card and gifting retailer Clintons has returned to profit after a period of distress that included a restructuring plan and store closures.
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NewsWaterstones halts US trading following Trump’s tariffs
Waterstones has paused international orders to the United States in the wake of the tariff hikes announced by the Trump administration.
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NewsMajestic buys wine supplier to ‘turbocharge’ business
Specialist retailer Majestic Wine is to acquire a leading wine and spirits supplier as it prepares for a new business phase.
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NewsPets at Home cuts next year’s profit guidance due to costs from Budget
Pets at Home has reduced its profit guidance for the next financial year as it battles cost increases stemming from the Budget.
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NewsVirgin Wines reports ‘resilient’ sales and profits as it targets £100m in revenue
Virgin Wines hailed “strong profitability” during the first half.