Select
This coverage explores Select’s activities and performance within the UK retail market. Reporting highlights store openings and closures, product collections, marketing initiatives, financial results, and leadership changes — all analysed for their impact on sales, brand positioning, and customer engagement. The content is tailored for retail managers, brand executives, and professionals navigating fast fashion and value retail sectors.
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Mar- 2025 -24 MarchFeatures
Lessons from Forever 21’s decline
The collapse of once-iconic brands like Forever 21 serve as a stark warning for fast fashion retailers globally. Having filed for bankruptcy for the second time in the US, the news highlighted Forever 21’s failure to adapt to the needs of its customers, take note of its competitors and move…
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18 MarchNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-18/3/25
Forever 21 has filed for bankruptcy protection in the US for the second time, following a previous filing in 2019. The retailer, once a dominant force in fast fashion, has struggled to compete with foreign competitors and rising costs. While its US stores and website will continue trading during the…
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18 MarchClothing & Shoes
Select Fashion nears collapse, 35 stores to close
Select Fashion is reportedly on the verge of collapse, with 35 stores set to close if it falls into liquidation. According to documents seen by The Sun, the clothing brand has drafted in advisers from Moorfields to oversee the liquidation of the business. Directors at the brand reportedly said Select…
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Sep- 2024 -13 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
Barbour opens new store at Victoria Leeds
British heritage and lifestyle brand, Barbour, has opened its city debut store at Redical’s Victoria Leeds, marking its first New Heritage retail shop outside of London. Spanning two floors at Victoria Quarter’s 9-11 King Edward Street, the Barbour store is centred around the brand’s new design concept of New Heritage,…
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Aug- 2024 -27 AugustClothing & Shoes
Barbour opens new concept store in Covent Garden
British luxury lifestyle brand Barbour has opened at 37 Neal Street in Covent Garden’s Seven Dials neighbourhood. The historic retailer’s store is centred around its design concept of New Heritage, which celebrates its dual identity as both “historic in legacy and contemporary in design”. In a nod to Barbour’s 130-year…
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19 AugustDIY
Wilko family under pressure to fill £70m pension deficit
Wilko’s founding family is reportedly under pressure to pay £70m to fill the collapsed retailer’s pension hole, This is Money has reported. According to reports, Amalgamated Holdings Wilkinson Limited (AHWL), Wilko’s ultimate parent whose directors include Lisa Wilkinson, has no plans to pay up. Wilkinson, the granddaughter of Wilko founder…
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Jul- 2024 -3 JulyDepartment Stores
M&S to open flagship stores in Bath and Bristol
Marks and Spencer has revealed plans to open new flagship stores in Bath and Bristol as it looks to cement its offering around the UK. The move will see it return to Bristol city centre with a brand-new 80,000 sq ft flagship full-line store at Cabot Circus. The store is…
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Jan- 2024 -18 JanuaryAdvice
The retailer’s guide to live streaming and selling
Live streaming involves broadcasting real-time video content to an online audience. What sets it apart from pre-recorded videos is the immediate interaction it allows. Retailers are now using live streaming not just for brand awareness but also for direct sales. It’s like having a virtual storefront where you can showcase…
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Dec- 2023 -28 DecemberAdvice
Virtual Shopping Assistants in Retail: A Comprehensive Guide
Virtual Shopping Assistants (VSAs) are revolutionising the retail industry by providing personalised, convenient, and immersive shopping experiences. As retailers increasingly adopt this technology, understanding how to leverage virtual shopping assistants effectively is essential. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore what VSAs are, why they matter, and how to implement them…
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26 DecemberAdvice
The Retailer’s Guide to RFID Tags and Inventory Management
In the fast-paced world of retail, efficient inventory management is crucial for success. RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) technology has emerged as a game-changer for retailers, offering a more accurate, real-time, and automated way to track inventory. In this guide, we will explore the benefits of RFID tags and provide a step-by-step…
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