Germany's BGA trade association warned on Wednesday of massive supply chain disruptions due to the rapid spread of the highly infectious Omicron variant, but said a long-term collapse of the supply chains was unlikely.
The Bullring, Birmingham branch of luxury department store Selfridges has stayed closed on Tuesday following an incident on Monday evening in which a man died. It’s due to reopen on Wednesday.
Wilko is to close 15 stores in 2022, it announced on Tuesday. The value-focused general merchandise retailer that also sells beauty products has reviewed its store estate as a result of a number of leases ending.
Danish jeweler Pandora will assume ownership of its Pandora stores in the U.S. and Canada in the coming months, following an agreement with Seattle-based franchisee Ben Bridge Jeweler on Monday.
City centre retail destinations may not have actually been deserted in the latest week, but with advice to work from home still in force, footfall to those locations was down by a big percentage in the seven days.
London continued to be the shopping capital of Europe in 2021, according to a new report by BNP Paribas Real Estate, with Oxford Street, Regent Street and Covent Garden all scoring highly in terms of visitor numbers.
The Fragrance Shop is planning to add more store to its UK portfolio even though some of its locations are facing challenges due to the rapid shift online of the past few years.
Global superstar Rihanna revealed on Friday location details for five upcoming Savage X Fenty store openings in 2022, as the inclusive lingerie brand looks to make its physical store debut across key U.S. cities.
U.S. department store Saks has launched its new online wellness shop, retailing products for both men and women across four main categories: fitness, health and nutrition, sexual wellness, and rest and relaxation.
Amazon.com Inc on Friday told workers they only have to isolate for a week after testing positive for Covid-19, instead of 10 days, following updated U.S. health guidance.
Two hundred and thirty five years and counting. Billed as ‘Britain’s oldest family jeweller’, Deakin & Francis is looking to extend its heritage with plans for future growth.
Liverpool One is beginning 2022 as it ended 2021, attracting new retailers. The Grosvenor-operated city centre shopping mall has signed premium UK footwear and accessories brand Russell & Bromley to open this spring.
New York City eyewear company Moscot announced on Thursday that it is expanding its presence in Europe with the opening of a new flagship location in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Billed as one of the biggest commercial property deals in recent years, two designer outlet malls in England have been sold for £600m. Cheshire Oaks and Swindon Designer Outlet have been bought by LaSalle.
Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BNPL) schemes have been criticised by Which? with the UK consumer body calling for stronger safeguards to stop online shoppers from choosing such loans to pay for products “without knowing the risks”.
