Analysis
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Nov- 2024 -22 November
Retail insights for the Golden Quarter ahead
The Golden Quarter – November to January – remains the most critical period for UK retailers, and in 2024, the…
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Oct- 2024 -18 October
A look at Mulberry’s financial struggles and future prospects
Once a darling of the British fashion scene in the 2000s, Mulberry was a go-to accessory for trendsetters like Alexa…
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Feb- 2024 -9 February
Five lessons from the demise of The Body Shop
In the face of recent news that The Body Shop’s UK operations are preparing to enter administration, a reflection on…
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Jan- 2024 -19 January
How the Red Sea crisis could impact UK retail
Earlier this month, Next experienced supply chain delays on the Red Sea, citing “difficulties with access to the Suez Canal”.…
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12 January
WH Smith: new year – rebrand?
WH Smith decided to showcase a new, shortened version of its logo across 10 of its stores – some of…
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11 January
What went wrong with Wilko’s and who is next in 2024
As we begin the first quarter of 2024 much of the industry will be reflecting on the sector’s 2023 performance.…
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Dec- 2023 -8 December
What’s in store for retailers in 2024?
The announcement made by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt in the Autumn Budget has unveiled a series of measures aimed at bolstering…
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Nov- 2023 -6 November
Can Asos turn around its spiral into widening losses?
If Asos’ estimations are correct, the online fashion retailer will be facing its second year of falling sales as big…
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Oct- 2023 -13 October
Major retailers are hiring for Xmas – but is that right for you?
As the festive season approaches, shoppers in the UK are gearing up for Christmas spending, while retailers are preparing themselves…
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Sep- 2023 -29 September
H&M has reignited discourse surrounding free returns
Early last week, H&M told customers of a change in return policy – they were to start paying a £1.99…
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