Features
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May- 2025 -9 May
Why is Rachel Reeves reviewing the Low Value Import Scheme?
The global economy is currently experiencing turbulent times as a result of Donald Trump’s trade war. Currys CEO Alex Baldock,…
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8 May
What do supermarkets stand to gain from hosting parcel lockers?
Parcel lockers are everywhere now – outside supermarkets, in petrol stations, by train lines – and the numbers back this…
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7 May
Retailers at risk: how cyber threats are shaping the future of commerce
In recent weeks two major UK retailers – Marks and Spencer and Co-op – have fallen victim to high-profile cyber…
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7 May
Poundland: what does the future hold for the discount retailer?
Poundland, once the epitome of the UK’s discount retail scene, finds itself at a crossroads as it navigates shifting consumer…
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2 May
How is Westfield’s new Health and Wellness Village reshaping retail spaces
Westfield London has announced the opening of its new Wellness Village, in a move to cater to the growing demand…
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Apr- 2025 -30 April
Hosting plays a silent but critical role in retail
Retail depends on speed, reliability and flexibility. Whether a business operates fully online or through a mix of digital and…
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29 April
‘Time over cost’; the new strategy for customer returns
Cost-first decisions have long dominated reverse logistics. Retailers have grappled with whether to charge online shoppers for sending items back…
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29 April
Missed the PCI DSS v4.0.1 compliance deadline? How retailers can catch up quickly
Retailers have long been at the cutting-edge of payment innovation. From cloud computing and smart devices to advanced POS systems,…
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28 April
Why is Hilco Capital looking to acquire Lakeland?
British retail is no stranger to seeing a heritage brand acquired by a private equity firm. The latest name on…
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28 April
Will Mytheresa’s acquisition of YNAP create a leader in digital luxury?
Mytheresa’s acquisition of Yoox Net-A-Porter will bring together Mytheresa, Net-A-Porter, Mr Porter, Yoox, and The Outnet under the banner of…
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