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Advice
Building customer experiences that evolve with the user
The Covid-19 pandemic acted as a catalyst in the growth of online sales for the retail sector – which for…
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Online & Digital
John Lewis acquires new distribution centre to bolster online growth
The John Lewis Partnership has signed an agreement with Tesco to lease a one million sq ft distribution centre in…
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High Street
Summer holidays boost UK footfall
Footfall across UK retail destinations rose by +1.4% last week against the week before, after a rise of +2.4% in…
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Supermarkets
Aldi to create more than 2,000 roles before Christmas
Aldi is set to create more than 2,000 new jobs across its UK business between now and Christmas. It comes…
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Advice
Retail in the age of data: What we can learn from Netflix
Have you ever wondered how Netflix ‘knows’ which movies to recommend? Or how does the entertainment giant choose themes for…
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Property
Hammerson to redevelop empty retail units for new purposes
Hammerson has announced that it is looking to redevelop its empty retail units, with a medium to long-term view of…
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Comment
Future gazing last-mile delivery
In 2020, there was a significant increase in online shopping. According to an Ofcom report, customers across the UK spent…
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DIY
ScS ‘encouraged’ by strong trading
ScS has been “encouraged” by a period of strong trading in FY21, despite stores being closed for 17 weeks of…
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People Moves
Mike Ashley set to step down as CEO of Frasers Group
Mike Ashley is reportedly planning to step down from his role as the CEO of Frasers Group and hand over…
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Clothing & Shoes
Joules returns to profit in FY21
Joules has announced that it has returned to profit in its latest full-year results, rising to a pre-tax profit of…
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