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JD Sports and the Footasylum merger saga – what went wrong?

Following JD Sports’ acquisition of Footasylum for £91.1m in March 2019, The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA),  a non-ministerial government…

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Purple’s keys to success in a crucial moment for retail

There’s retail life, but it will not be as we know it With the survey data to hand, Purple has…

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How luxury brands are turning to young consumers to boost sales

Despite the cost-of-living crisis having a firm grip on consumers, it seems that luxury brands are finding ways to retain…

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Naked Wines on uneven footing for the future

The specialty wine retailer, Naked Wines, has experienced a downward trend in its sales, with full-year sales rising by only…

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Platinum Jubilee sales – a warning of times to come?

The Office of National Statistics (ONS) most recent data revealed that retail sales dropped by 0.1% in June 2022 following…

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After four years, how are retailers and consumers responding to GDPR?

May 2018 marked the introduction of GDPR, a landmark piece of legislation that completely changed businesses’ approach to customer data.…

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Quick delivery companies must build a brand beyond just awareness

One of the many changes in consumer behaviour brought upon by the pandemic has been the growing reliance on the…

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How physical stores can ensure they are refit for the future

The events of the past couple of years have accelerated the pace of change in the retail industry. Retailers have…

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Pure London puts spotlight on Valencian footwear

Ariadna Vilalta on behalf of IVACE said: “Spanish footwear brands from the Valencia region are prestigious and recognised worldwide for…

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Five ways IoT is transforming bricks and mortar retail

When it comes to retail, the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to move centre stage, and not without good reason.…

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