-
Comment
How retailers can stand out from the crowd in 2020
The start of the year is always a good moment to reflect on what the months ahead – indeed decade…
Read More » -
Department Stores
Debenhams in talks to offload executive pension scheme
Embattled department store chain Debenhams is reportedly in talks over the buyout of its executive pension scheme, which holds over…
Read More » -
Comment
Retailers have more to do to meet consumer demand for deliveries
With the Christmas rush in full flow, the pressure is on for retailers to provide their customers with a platinum…
Read More » -
Clothing & Shoes
Superdry warns on profits amid ‘lower than expected’ Christmas sales
Embattled clothing retailer Superdry has issued a profit warning after peak trading sales came in “lower than expected”. Superdry said…
Read More » -
Comment
How retailers can make their social media shoppable
Social media commerce presents retailers with one of the biggest changes and opportunities since the emergence of online shopping. Platforms…
Read More » -
Supermarkets
‘Biggest day of food sales’ helps Tesco fight Christmas slump
Strong food sales including a reported “biggest food sales day in history” helped Tesco post a slight Christmas sales increase…
Read More » -
Comment
Pop-ups: How to ensure your temporary store makes a lasting impression
Recently, the rise of e-commerce and mass-pivot to digital channels by traditional retailers has made people think that physical stores…
Read More » -
Supermarkets
Sainsbury’s Christmas sales slip as Argos struggles
Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s has posted a 0.7% decline in like-for-like sales for the 15 week period ending 4 January as…
Read More » -
Comment
How retailers can use PSD2 as a force for good in online payments
The introduction of new regulatory standards contained within the Second Payment Services Directive (PSD2) will, despite the revised deadline for…
Read More » -
Supermarkets
UK supermarkets experience lowest festive sales growth in five years
UK supermarkets have experienced the lowest sales growth over the Christmas period in five years, with sales growing by 0.5%…
Read More »