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Retail’s staffing crisis: why jobs are disappearing and what’s next

Across the UK, retail employment remains 5% below pre-pandemic levels, according to Deputy’s Big Shift 2025 report. The decline is…

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How the US tariffs could redefine the future of UK retail

The UK retail industry is bracing for disruption as the US prepares to enforce a sweeping set of tariff increases,…

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The potential ripple effect of Asda’s Rollback return

Asda has brought back its “iconic” Rollback scheme, reducing prices on more than 4,000 products in stores and online. As…

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How retailers can tackle ESG risks amid greenwashing crackdown

Starting from April, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) gains new powers to fine businesses for misleading greenwashing claims. With…

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The future of checkout: how retailers can win customers

In an era where convenience reigns supreme, UK consumers have developed a notoriously low tolerance for friction at checkout. The…

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How can a celebrity partnership help your brand?

Retailers partnering with celebrities to promote products is a technique as old as celebrities themselves. However, in an era where…

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Is going private the next big trend in retail?

Walgreens Boots Alliance was acquired by the American private equity firm Sycamore Partners in a deal valued at up to…

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Spring Budget 2025: what it means for the retail industry

The UK retail sector has been navigating a volatile economic landscape, with rising operational costs, shifts in consumer spending, and…

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Tesco’s free food trial: a game-changer in tackling food waste?

Tesco’s new initiative to give away close-to-expiry food for free is making waves in the UK’s retail and sustainability circles.…

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Topshop’s comeback: a boon for the high street?

Topshop is back. Once a beacon of British high street fashion, the brand has teased its return to reclaim its…

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