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Doug Richard-advised Brightpearl closes eight-figure funding round

Notion Capital and Eden Ventures are being joined by MMC Ventures as equity backers of retail software offering Brightpearl.

Entrepreneurs

Retail meets technology: InStitchu and its goal to provide affordable tailored suits 

From working in a bar in Australia and needing a suit for job interviews, Elliot Suiter is now building out a bespoke tailoring service making the most of a growing trend in online retail.

News

Monsoon and Accessorize founder invests in furniture retailer Loaf

Furniture and homeware retailer Loaf has closed its maiden funding round with help from retail entrepreneur Peter Simon.

Venture Capital Funding

StreetHub collects £750,000 investment a month after launching

A seed funding round worth £750,000 has been raised by London start-up StreetHub with help from Index Ventures and Octopus Investments.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mountain Warehouse ends private equity backing and takes full control

The management team of Mountain Warehouse is now in full ownership of the business after buying out a stake held by private equity firm LDC.

News

Former Apple VP for Europe invests in shopping app

Pascal Cagni has joined forces with Michael Combes to back London and New York-based smartphone application Shopcade.

News

Hugo Boss board member backs social shopping app Depop

A $1 million seed funding round for British business Depop has been led by Red Circle Investments alongside Hugo Boss board member Luca Marzotto.

News

Entrepreneur of the Year Colin Stevens secures Business Growth Fund investment for Better Bathrooms business

The Business Growth Fund is supporting the creation of a possible 500 new jobs through its backing of Better Bathrooms.

News

WorldStores takes VC fundraising to £21 million through latest Serena Capital-led deal

A Series C round worth £10 million has been secured by WorldStores as part of the online retailer's efforts to grow its supplier network.

News

LVMH adds to portfolio by backing growth efforts of Australian boot brand R.W. Williams

Luxury goods group LVMH has invested an undisclosed amount into clothing and footwear retailer R.M. Williams.

News

New Future High Streets Forum to build on the work of Mary Portas

The UK high street cannot live in the past and must adapt to survive, says local growth minister Mark Prisk.

Opinion

The accelerating death of the UK high street

Comet, Allied Carpets, HMV, Blockbuster – the casualties keep coming.

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Opinion

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