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Advice
Rebranding the high-street – the experience way
“Britain’s ‘doomed’ high street to see 100,000 shops close by 2022 unless action taken now” read one national media headline…
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DIY
Ikea to remove all single-use plastic products by 2020
Swedish furniture retailer Ikea has launched its updated ‘People and Planet Positive’ scheme, as part of new sustainability strategy. The…
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Department Stores
House of Fraser to shutter 31 stores
Embattled department store chain House of Fraser has announced it is to close 31 stores as part of its CVA…
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News
Network Rail to restrict plastic use for retail tenants
Network Rail has announced plans to tackle environmental issues in the country’s biggest and busiest rail stations. The group plans…
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Advice
Enabling an augmented reality for retailers
There is no getting away from the fact that consumer expectations are higher than ever when it comes to their…
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High Street
Retail sales bounce back, jump 4% in May
Retail sales in May increased by 4.1% year-on-year, the highest growth reported since January 2014. According to the British Retail…
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Advice
Retail and ROI: how to minimise cost and maximise value
In the current retail environment, major players all over the UK are closing stores – including House of Fraser, New…
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HR
GMB Amazon probe finds ‘terrible conditions’ for warehouse staff
An investigation by trade union GMB has found “terrible conditions” and poor treatment of workers in Amazon warehouses. A series…
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Online & Digital
BHS.com to shut down just two years after relaunch
Online fashion retailer BHS.com has announced it will be shutting down its site following a review by its Qatari based…
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Analysis
Why you should take business advice from psychologists, not economists
In 1980, economics students at Harvard walked out of a class and refused to return. They were striking to protest…
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