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Could Selfridges succeed where others have failed?

UK high streets have been on the decline for many years now, having lost 83% of all department stores nationwide…

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Made.com for sale: what went wrong?

Made.com has officially put itself up for sale amid fears the business will be unable to raise fresh equity due…

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Do Royal Warrants still hold value for retailers?

British monarchs have been issuing Royal Warrants since the 15th Century. These warrants were issued over the centuries to craftspeople…

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Inflation, fast fashion and how to keep shoppers in a recession

According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), inflation is back in the single digits in August after it rose…

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Is the rise in distressed M&As set to continue?

The number of merger and acquisition (M&A) deals targeting UK retailers has increased in the last year, up from 28…

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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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Retailers’ demands of the new PM

Liz Truss is fresh in her new role as prime minister with enough enthusiasm to tweet, “it’s time to deliver…

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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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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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The other benefit of disposing of ‘best before’ dates on produce

There has been a race among major UK supermarkets to see which can hit their sustainability targets the quickest. Most…

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