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Advice
Fast fashion and the role that retailers have to play in tackling it
The fashion industry has never been without its critics, but today it seems to be drowning in them. PETA’s iconic…
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High Street
Retail sales ‘flatline’ as discounting and poor footfall ‘hit hard’
Retail sales “flatlined” in August according to the BRC-KPMG sales monitor, as summer discounting and “poor” footfall hitting in-store sales…
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Advice
Looking beyond a loyalty card
Conventional loyalty schemes can work, there’s no doubt about that. Among consumers using loyalty programmes, almost half (47%) spend more…
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Clothing & Shoes
Shoe Zone CEO quits amid profit warning
The chief executive of value footwear retailer Shoe Zone, Nick Davies, has resigned from his position with immediate effect, on…
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Advice
Capitalising on click and collect
Many consumers are turning to click and collect for their online purchases rather than opting for home delivery. In fact,…
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Supermarkets
McColl’s Q3 sales fall 3.6% amid poor weather and Brexit uncertainty
Convenience retailer McColl’s has reported a 3.6% drop in revenue during the third quarter of the year, attributed to the…
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Advice
Two key pillars that define success for modern retailing
While the news shines a gloomy light on the state of a retail industry, the statistics reveal a more positive…
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High Street
Shop prices down amid ‘weak consumer spending’ and ‘stiff competition’
August Shop Prices fell by 0.4% compared to a 0.1% decrease in July attributed to “weak consumer spending” and “stiff…
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Advice
Getting the most out of your security system
The popularity of online shopping is continuously growing. And thanks to the 24/7 convenience it brings, it isn’t surprising that…
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Online & Digital
Shop Direct adds Topshop and Topman to its offering
Shop Direct, the digital retailer and financial services provider, has added Arcadia’s Topshop and Topman to its portfolio of more…
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