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Online & Digital
THG losses widen despite revenues passing £1bn
THG has revealed its losses widened to £89.2m in the first half of the year to 30 June, despite seeing…
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Economy
Inflation falls in August but remains near 40-year high
UK inflation eased slightly in August to 9.9%, down from 10.1% in July, but remains near a 40-year high as…
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Advice
Thinking critically about customer reviews
Unfortunately it’s no secret that consumers and retailers alike are staring down the barrel of an economic recession. With shoppers…
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Sponsored Articles
The Golden Quarter: Planning for profit with intelligent merchandising
16 September marks the 100-day countdown to Christmas, also known as the Golden Quarter; the busiest period in the retail…
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Economy
Unemployment falls to lowest level since 1974
Unemployment has fallen to its lowest level since 1974, currently sitting at 3.6% for the three months to July, according…
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Economy
Economic recovery slows in July
The UK economy’s growth slowed in July to 0.2% according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics…
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Comment
Socially conscious consumers can be targeted with better UX
Sustainability may have a new focus: the carbon footprint of digital retailers. In response to the pandemic, more and more…
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People Moves
AO.com appoints former Pets at Home CEO as NED
AO World has announced it has appointed Peter Pritchard as an independent non-executive director of the company and a member…
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Comment
Why supply chain resilience is critical to retail survival
Between product and material shortages, soaring shipping costs and ongoing inflation, retailers are currently battling a number of supply chain challenges…
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Economy
Energy bills to be capped at £2,500 a year from October
Prime minister Liz Truss has announced today that energy bills for typical households will be capped at £2,500 annually for…
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