Click and Collect

The time for retail to be re-imagined

2020 has seen retailers experience some of their most challenging times, an unprecedented fall or rise in demand during a…

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From dark store to hybrid store – adapting to a new world order

It’s safe to say the embattled UK high street had a rocky start to the year, with a reported 18,248…

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Morrisons offers NHS staff 10% discount for 12 weeks amid Covid-19 crisis

‘Big 4’ grocer Morrisons has announced a 10% discount on shopping for all NHS staff for 12 weeks to support…

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Halfords forecast 25% sales slump

Halfords has warned that sales will “drop sharply” in light of the coronavirus outbreak, with a forecasted sales decline of…

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John Lewis stores to close for first time in 155 years

John Lewis Partnership has announced the temporary closure of all John Lewis stores in light of the coronavirus pandemic. All…

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Sainsbury’s Christmas sales slip as Argos struggles

Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s has posted a 0.7% decline in like-for-like sales for the 15 week period ending 4 January as…

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What retailers can learn from Europe’s top performers about transformation

With e-commerce being the fastest growing segment of the retail market in Europe and North America, it would be natural…

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What implications will the Royal Mail strike have on UK retailers?

Royal Mail workers have voted to strike over job insecurity and employment terms and conditions, raising concerns that there could…

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Next profits boosted by continued online growth in H1

Fashion retailer Next has recorded a 2.7% rise in profits for the 26 weeks to July 2019, aided by a…

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Capitalising on click and collect

Many consumers are turning to click and collect for their online purchases rather than opting for home delivery. In fact,…

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