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Economy
Clothing and household goods help boost retail sales 1% in Feb
Retail sales rose by 1% in February, thanks to a strong performance in non-food stores such as clothing, household goods…
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High Street
Campaign urges Next, M&S and JD Sports to pay real living wage
The likes of Axa and Scottish Widows are backing campaign group ShareAction in its effort to make major high street…
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Clothing & Shoes
Uniqlo’s popularity with Gen-Z boosts FY profits by 57% to €221.7m
Uniqlo’s European operations has seen its profits jump by 57.5% to €221.7m (£185.4m) in the year to 31 August 2024,…
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Health & Beauty
THG successfully raises £90m with help from founder
THG has successfully fundraised £90m with the support from new investors and existing shareholders, including a £60m contribution from founder…
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Features
Are consumers stuck in an endless cycle of ‘aesthetic’ dupes?
The retail landscape is increasingly defined by a relentless cycle of “aesthetic” dupes – fast, trend-driven products designed to mimic…
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Features
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…
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Department Stores
Harrods close to finalising compensation for al Fayed victims
Harrods’ lawyers at MPL Legal are reportedly close to finalising compensation payments, that are potentially worth more than £300k, to…
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Clothing & Shoes
In The Style rescued from administration with Alps Sourcing deal
Online fashion retailer In The Style has been sold out of administration to Alps Sourcing Limited, saving 87 jobs in…
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Economy
Quarter of a million retail jobs lost in five years, ONS finds
There are now 249,000 fewer retail jobs than there were five years ago, according to the latest data from the…
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High Street
New TOFS owner eyes potential CVA and store closures
Modella Capital, the owner of The Original Factory Shop (TOFS), is reportedly working with Interpath Advisory on a potential company…
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