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Moss to open debut store at Gloucester Quays amidst flurry of retail activity at the outlet

Retail Focus

The signing follows a host of activity at the top 10 UK outlet as it celebrates its 15 th anniversary, including the upcoming upsize of Skechers, the international lifestyle and athletic footwear brand. Sporting heritage clothing brand, Raging Bull, has also relocated, taking a 1,400 sq ft unit.

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Home Depot ‘Retool Your School’ Program Awards Nearly $3 Million to 42 HBCUs

Retail TouchPoints

Since the program’s inception in 2009, the retailer has invested more than $12 million to provide HBCUs with needs-based grants for campus renovations. The Home Depot has a proud legacy of supporting and uplifting HBCUs,” said Molly Battin, SVP and Chief Marketing Officer at The Home Depot in a statement.

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New Names Join the Lineup at Bluewater this Autumn

Retail Focus

Bluewater has welcomed four new brands this autumn including opticians and glasses retailer Ace & Tate, Chinese inspired eatery Buns Away and London perfumier Sunnamusk meanwhile specialist coffee brand, Black Sheep Coffee is set to open at the centre this November. We look forward to welcoming our customers in store soon.”

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Scarred by the 2008 Recession and COVID, 48% of Gen Z Frequently Shops at Discount Stores

Retail TouchPoints

That sense of unease is to be expected from a cohort shaped by both the 2008-2009 Great Recession and the COVID pandemic, and it’s had a big impact on their shopping choices: nearly half ( 48% ) say they shop the most often at discount/off-price retailers, and 25% frequently patronize dollar stores.

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Record sales continue at Gloucester Quays, as it begins 15th anniversary celebrations

A1 Retail

Peel Retail & Leisure has announced another record period of sales and footfall performance at Gloucester Quays, up +11 percent and +7 percent respectively. Covering April 2023 to March 2024, Gloucester Quays benefitted from a significant sales uplift when compared with the previous year. While restaurants generated a sales uplift of +6.6

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Mint Velvet to fashion Milton Keynes city debut store at centre:mk

A1 Retail

Mint Velvet, the British womenswear brand renowned for its relaxed yet glamorous style, has announced it will open a key regional store at centre:mk in Milton Keynes. Founded in 2009, Mint Velvet has accumulated a steadfast following for their philosophy of relaxed glamour, fusing comfort with luxurious yet wearable fashion trends.

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Best Buy Battles E-Waste with Recycle-by-Mail Technology Boxes

Retail TouchPoints

“We continue to build on our commitment to be there for our customers throughout the entire lifecycle of their products by making recycling simple and convenient,” said Tim Dunn, Head of Environmental Sustainability at Best Buy in a statement. Since 2009, Best Buy has recycled more than 2.7 billion pounds of electronics and appliances.

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