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High Street
H&M invests £15m stake in Klarna
H&M and Klarna have announced they have entered into a £15m global partnership as the Swedish clothing retailer acquires a…
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How can boutique window dressing affect in-store visits?
Businesses do some weird and wonderful things to attract people into their store — Zara introduced augmented reality in their…
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Clothing & Shoes
French Connection considering a potential sale
French Connection has confirmed it is considering the potential sale of the business as it is currently “reviewing all strategic…
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Shopping Centres
Intu deputy chairman considers takeover bid
John Whittaker, the deputy chairman of Intu, is believed to be considering a £2bn deal to take over the shopping…
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Advice
What is an administration pre-pack, and how might it affect retail suppliers?
2018 has been a difficult year for retailers: East, Maplin, New Look, Carpetright, Carphone Warehouse, Poundworld, Mothercare, Toys ‘R’ Us,…
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Clothing & Shoes
Ted Baker posts profit rise of 3.5%
Ted Baker has posted a 3.5% rise in profits before tax and exceptional items to £25m as it continues to…
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Supermarkets
Tesco reports a ‘good start to the year’ as HY sales increase 12.5%
Tesco has reported a 12.5% increase in group revenue the first six months of the year to 25 August, as…
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How can ecommerce brands make the most of the sharing economy?
Not so long ago, the idea of renting out our homes to strangers, leasing clothing from brands or even sharing…
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High Street
M&S launches checkout free ‘Mobile, Pay, Go’ service
Marks and Spencer has launched a new “checkout free” service called ‘Mobile, Pay, Go’ at six London stores ahead of…
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High Street
Business rates could be changed to help retailers, says Greg Clark
Secretary of state for business Greg Clark has admitted that business rates could be changed in order to help high…
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