Analysis

How China and ‘memory makers’ are shaping luxury retail trends

The global luxury retail market is at a turning point, navigating economic shifts, evolving consumer preferences, and new growth opportunities.…

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What’s stopping supermarkets from selling loose fruit and veg?

Aldi is taking a bold step toward reducing plastic waste by trialling 12 new loose fruit and vegetable lines across…

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Retail insights for the Golden Quarter ahead

The Golden Quarter – November to January – remains the most critical period for UK retailers, and in 2024, the…

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A look at Mulberry’s financial struggles and future prospects

Once a darling of the British fashion scene in the 2000s, Mulberry was a go-to accessory for trendsetters like Alexa…

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Five lessons from the demise of The Body Shop

In the face of recent news that The Body Shop’s UK operations are preparing to enter administration, a reflection on…

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How the Red Sea crisis could impact UK retail

Earlier this month, Next experienced supply chain delays on the Red Sea, citing “difficulties with access to the Suez Canal”.…

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WH Smith: new year – rebrand?

WH Smith decided to showcase a new, shortened version of its logo across 10 of its stores – some of…

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What went wrong with Wilko’s and who is next in 2024

As we begin the first quarter of 2024 much of the industry will be reflecting on the sector’s 2023 performance.…

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What’s in store for retailers in 2024?

The announcement made by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt in the Autumn Budget has unveiled a series of measures aimed at bolstering…

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Can Asos turn around its spiral into widening losses?

If Asos’ estimations are correct, the online fashion retailer will be facing its second year of falling sales as big…

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