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Economy
Retailers see fastest drop in sales since financial crisis, says CBI
Retail sales volumes fell at its fastest pace since March 2009 in the year to June, according to new research…
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Advice
Why leveraging fraud prevention data can enhance your customer experience
Ecommerce professionals are constantly measuring success by focusing intently on click-throughs, conversions and sales. They pay close attention to the…
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Economy
UK consumer confidence slips in June
Market research company GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index has showed that confidence among consumers in the UK has decreased by…
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People Moves
Kingfisher appoints former Carrefour boss as new CEO
DIY retailer retailer Kingfisher, which owns B&Q, has appointed Thierry Garnier as its new chief executive officer. Garnier will be…
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Advice
How technology has boosted the retail supply chain
In today’s world of digital marketing and both on and offline competition, technology is growing in importance for retail businesses.…
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Electrical
Gear4music swings to almost £600K loss despite sales spike
Music equipment and instrument retailer Gear4music has posted losses before tax of £600,000 for the 13 months ended 31 March…
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Economy
UK grocery market sees ‘modest’ growth despite wet start to summer
The latest grocery market share figures, published by research, data and insight consultancy company Kantar, show supermarket sales grew by…
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Advice
Why experiential retail has never been more important
Picture the scene: A 400m maze with 8ft high walls and a tree-house retreat as its centrepiece, with yoga sessions…
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High Street
Game accepts £52m Sports Direct takeover
Video game retailer Game has agreed to Sports Direct’s £52m takeover offer. Prior to the agreement, the retailer’s board said…
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Analysis
Why ‘out of town’ retailers still matter
In May, we saw the Treasury committee report recommend that banks maintain a physical presence around the country and Dave…
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