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High Street
Intu considering John Whitakerโs ยฃ2.8bn takeover bid
Shopping centre owner Intu has announced that it is considering a ยฃ2.8bn takeover bid from John Whittaker. Whittaker currently owns…
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Online & Digital
Online retail sales growth slumps to lowest level in 2018
UK online retail sales experienced its lowest September growth (+7.5% YoY) since 2014 last month, according to the latest IMRG…
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Advice
How โtechnology transformationโ is shaping the retail renaissance
For European retailers, 2018 has been tough. However, retailers are resilient, and hopes are high that a more positive outlook…
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Department Stores
โMixed weatherโ leads to John Lewis and Partnership sales slip
John Lewis and Waitrose have both reported a sales decrease for its 11th week of trading, dragged down by a…
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Advice
How the โcustomer experienceโ can improve inclusivity in-store
Next month, a number of British retailers including Asda, Marks and Spencer, Sainsburyโs, Barclays and Argos will be coming together…
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High Street
Claire’s rubbishes โfalseโ CVA rumours
Jewellery and accessories chain Claireโs has denied claims that it is considering the closure of some of its UK stores.…
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High Street
Hamleys reports ยฃ12m sales loss amid โmost challenging year in retail historyโ
Toy retailer Hamleys has reported a sales loss of ยฃ12m for the full year to 31 December 2017. According to…
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Government
Retailers could be forced to publish ethnicity pay gaps
Prime minister Theresa May has announced a series of measures to tackle ethnic disparities in the workplace, which includes the…
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Advice
The future of the department store is in โscience-drivenโ marketing
Once classed the pillars of our high-streets, department stores are now facing troubled times. Theyโve developed a reputation for being…
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DIY
Ikea reports strong growth in retail sales for FY 2018
Flat pack furniture retailer Ikea has reported a 4.7% increase in retail sales to โฌ38.8bn (ยฃ33.9bn) in its full year…
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