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Analysis delivers in-depth examination of the forces shaping the UK retail industry. This section explores financial performance, market trends, consumer behaviour, and the strategic responses of leading retail brands. Retail Sector’s Analysis coverage provides data-driven insights and expert evaluation to help retail executives, investors, and decision-makers understand the wider commercial and operational implications behind the news — supporting more informed strategy, planning, and business growth across the sector.

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Analysis delivers in-depth examination of the forces shaping the UK retail industry. This section explores financial performance, market trends, consumer behaviour, and the strategic responses of leading retail brands. Retail Sector’s Analysis coverage provides data-driven insights and expert evaluation to help retail executives, investors, and decision-makers understand the wider commercial and operational implications behind the news — supporting more informed strategy, planning, and business growth across the sector.

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Reality Check: Would you pay by Instagram?

Reality Check: Would you pay by Instagram?

In the near future, direct payments will be possible via the image-sharing service…
2018-07-30
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The advantage of customer intelligence and what retailers can learn from House of Fraser

The advantage of customer intelligence and what retailers can learn from House of Fraser

Another day, another high street stalwart closing some of its doors. With a deal now struck…
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A look-back at the first half of 2018 in retail

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Over the past six months, we’ve seen high street stalwarts such as M&S, New Look, and…
2018-07-04
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Amazon overreacting; returns are a crucial retail indicator

Amazon overreacting; returns are a crucial retail indicator

Amazon has kicked up a furore by banning consumers who return too many items on its site.…
2018-06-20
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How to use the peak-end rule as a framework for a strong customer journey

How to use the peak-end rule as a framework for a strong customer journey

Last week my partner and I went to a new casual-dining place near our flat. It’s the kind of…
2018-06-14
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Narrowing the split: The gender pay gap in e-commerce

Narrowing the split: The gender pay gap in e-commerce

The gender pay gap has been a topic of conversation throughout 2018 with the heightened…
2018-06-13
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Why you should take business advice from psychologists, not economists

Why you should take business advice from psychologists, not economists

In 1980, economics students at Harvard walked out of a class and refused to return. They…
2018-06-01
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The high street as we know it is dead. Boring stores are dead. Or if they are not dead yet,…
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Fifteen or so years ago the retail experience became polarised: retail stores satisfied…
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