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High Street
Black Friday helps boost retail footfall
The week of Black Friday combined with the recovery from Storm Bert provided UK retail destinations with a welcome boost…
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Why championing small businesses helps local communities thrive
Britain’s independent retailers are more than shopfronts — they’re crucial contributors to a winning high street experience, bringing vibrancy, variety,…
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Economy
Consumer confidence remains weak as Christmas approaches
Consumer confidence remains weak in the run up to Christmas, according to the the British Retail Consortium (BRC)-Opinium Consumer Sentiment…
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Problem-solving to jewellery design: Creating a new brand from scratch
In the world of retail and jewellery, Sarah Parham, founder of Sarah Verity Jewellery, has carved out a unique space…
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High Street
High street should ‘look beyond retail’, says new Lords report
The high street has been advised to “look beyond retail” in order to reverse its decline, according to a new…
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M&A
Secret Sales expands European presence with Afound acquisition
Secret Sales, the marketplace for off-price retail in fashion, sportswear and beauty, has acquired H&M Group’s digital fashion outlet, Afound.…
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High Street
BRC urges public to give retail workers gift of a ‘safe Christmas’
Ahead of Black Friday and the busy festive period, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and its retail members are calling…
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People Moves
DFS names interim CFO as it sees improved trading
DFS has announced it has appointed Marie Wall as interim chief financial officer reporting to chief executive officer, Tim Stacey.…
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Comment
Third spaces: The changing face of retail outlets
Nicky Lovell, Head of Outlets and Retail Business Development at Global Mutual, embodies the transformation of retail over the past…
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