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Supermarkets
Sainsbury’s announces store estate overhaul
Sainsbury’s is to undergo a store estate overhaul which will see it close over 100 stores, while also opening and…
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Comment
The rise of loyalty schemes in the retail sector
E-vouchers are increasing in popularity. While at a relatively steady pace, the sector has grown 10% over the past two…
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High Street
Sports Direct announces five more Jack Wills closures
Sports Direct has revealed the locations of a further five Jack Wills stores set to close, following its acquisition of…
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High Street
Bailiffs visit 310 premises a day over business rates, study finds
Councils across England are sending bailiffs to 310 companies a day over business rates arrears, new figures show. The investigation…
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Advice
Resurrecting Retail through Improvement of Customer Service
The retail sector is used to bustling sales and packed shoppers during bank holiday weekends. However, the latest data showed…
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High Street
High Court rejects legal challenge against Debenhams CVA
The High Court has rejected the legal challenge against Debenhams proposed CVA, which was funded by Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct.…
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Advice
How investing in brand ambassadors can help boost your bottom line
Most shopping still happens in-store rather than online, but it is clear that online shopping is a significant growth engine…
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Shopping Centres
Hammerson’s Grand Central New Street Mall to receive £2m refurb
Hammerson is planning a £2m upgrade to its Birmingham New Street Mall, as part of a phased project which will…
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Advice
Why the death of the high street has been greatly exaggerated
To misappropriate Mark Twain’s famous quote, news of the high street’s death has been greatly exaggerated. There is no doubt…
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Electrical
Vodafone extends franchise operation with 24 new high streets stores
Vodafone is set to take on at least 24 empty premises by the end of this year and fit them…
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