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Economy
Over 30,000 retailers in ‘significant financial distress’ at end of Q2
Over 30,000 retailers were found to be in “significant financial distress” at the end of June 2018, according to research…
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High Street
McColl’s CFO resigns amid ‘most challenging six months’
McColl’s CFO, Simon Fuller, has resigned amid the firm’s “most challenging six months” during which profits almost halved. Although the…
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Advice
Why Poundworld’s failure to differentiate from other discounters led to high street demise
Poundworld, which is set to disappear from the UK high street by early August 2018, must look to its own…
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Advice
How to adapt to multi-channel sales
Consumers’ expectations have evolved over the last decade. Having an online store is no longer seen as optional and is…
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High Street
Study finds small retail businesses struggle with brand identity
UK retail small businesses are struggling to differentiate themselves according to new research released by Vistaprint and run the risk…
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High Street
Debenhams woes hit Sports Direct profits
Sports Direct has seen a 73% drop in pre-tax profit despite an increase in revenue thanks to its investment in…
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Advice
Ten ways to outperform 2017’s Black Friday retail success
It may be a relatively recent entry in the UK retail calendar, but Black Friday looks set to take the…
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Department Stores
M&S partners with Octopus Energy to challenge ‘Big 6’ providers
Marks & Spencer and Octopus Energy have announced a new strategic partnership to supply energy and services under the M&S…
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High Street
Footfall dips for seventh consecutive month despite World Cup boost
Retail footfall dipped for a seventh consecutive month in June, despite the boost in spending brought on by the World…
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High Street
Wilko appoints Craig McGregor as new retail director
Homeware retailer Wilko has announced that former Topshop retail director Craig McGregor will be joining its senior team to help…
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