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Analysis
The retail evolution and RFID – Ushering in the era of retail 3.0
Adoption of disruptive technologies is just that…disruptive. Yet, although implementing disruptive innovation can present a range of challenges, a business…
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Luxury Goods
Kering revenue boosted by Gucci’s ‘spectacular growth’
Luxury goods group Kering has announced 36.5% revenue growth for the first quarter of 2018, driven by a 49% rise…
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High Street
300 jobs lost as East poised to stop trading next week
Fashion retailer East is to stop trading next week after administrators were unable to find a buyer, with 300 employees…
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Advice
Retailers should capitalise on the fluid workforce to gain competitive advantage
The rise of digital has completely transformed the retail landscape, bringing with it a raft of new opportunities – and…
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DIY
Wesfarmers entices Homebase bidders with £100m dowry
Potential bidders for Homebase are being enticed by a sizeable dowry as its owners Wesfarmers ask for initial takeover bids…
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High Street
Bonmarché expects profit to meet expectations despite sales drop
Bonmarché has announced that for the 52 weeks to the 31 March in store like-for-like sales were down by 4.5%…
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Analysis
The best omnichannel retail experience is an invisible one
Have you ordered pizza from Dominos recently? If you have, it’s unlikely that you called the nearby store on the…
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High Street
Debenhams profits plummet by 84%
Debenhams has announced that its pre-tax profits fell by 84% to £13.5m after the ‘Beast from the East’ temporarily closed…
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Analysis
Why retailers shouldn’t roll over on their recycling obligations
It can often be a difficult task for retailers to remove, transport and dispose of mattresses and figures show that…
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Shopping Centres
Hammerson abandons £3.4bn takeover of Intu
Shopping centre owner Hammerson has revealed it has reversed its decision to buy its rival Intu for £3.4bn. The owner…
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