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Sephora’s return to the UK could spell competition for Boots

The French cosmetics retailer, Sephora, has recently returned to the United Kingdom with the launch of an online store, with…

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How can retail companies prepare for a more scrupulous festive season?

After two years of Covid-impacted festive periods, any hopes that the retail industry had for a return to normal in…

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Will Patagonia spark an eco revolution?

Becoming net zero and sustainable are some of the top priorities for global companies today, with many promising to reduce…

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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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