Month: January 2020
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Jan- 2020 -31 JanuaryAnalysis
The whole Amazon thing is getting scary now
The ‘growth of online retail’ is now so proverbial that the phrase itself is nearly redundant. Is anyone surprised to…
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31 JanuaryComment
Influencer marketing: What metrics should retailers focus on?
When it comes to influencer marketing in the retail sector, there is no one way to measure success. A successful…
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31 JanuaryClothing & Shoes
French Connection ceases search for buyer amid ‘strategic review’
French Connection has announced it is no longer searching for a buyer for the fashion brand, amid a strategic review. …
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31 JanuaryOnline & Digital
Amazon sales skyrocket over Christmas period
Amazon has announced a 21% increase in sales to $87.4bn (£66.5bn) for the three month period ended 31 December 2019.…
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31 JanuaryHigh Street
Consumer confidence rises in January
Consumer confidence in the UK increased over January, according to the latest research from Growth from Knowledge (GfK). The research…
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31 JanuaryClothing & Shoes
Laura Ashley CEO steps down
Laura Ashley has announced that Kwan Cheong Ng will retire as the executive director and chief executive officer of the…
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30 JanuaryHigh Street
Sports Direct battles order to hand ‘private’ documents to FRC
Sportswear retailer Sports Direct is fighting an order to hand over “private” documents to the UK’s accounting watchdog. According to…
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30 JanuaryHigh Street
Amazon, Aldi and M&S Simply Food named UK’s ‘most loved’ retailers
Amazon, Aldi and M&S Simply Food have topped the charts as the UK’s “most loved” retailers, according to a new…
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30 JanuaryElectrical
Deloitte fined £1m over handling of Comet administration
‘Big Four’ accountancy firm Deloitte has been fined £925,000 for its handling of electrical goods retailer Comet’s administration in 2012. …
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30 January
Frasers Group settles Belgian tax dispute
Frasers Group has announced it is in the clear with Belgian authorities over an outstanding tax bill that equated to…
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