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The future of checkout: how retailers can win customers

In an era where convenience reigns supreme, UK consumers have developed a notoriously low tolerance for friction at checkout. The…

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How can a celebrity partnership help your brand?

Retailers partnering with celebrities to promote products is a technique as old as celebrities themselves. However, in an era where…

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Is going private the next big trend in retail?

Walgreens Boots Alliance was acquired by the American private equity firm Sycamore Partners in a deal valued at up to…

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Spring Budget 2025: what it means for the retail industry

The UK retail sector has been navigating a volatile economic landscape, with rising operational costs, shifts in consumer spending, and…

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Tesco’s free food trial: a game-changer in tackling food waste?

Tesco’s new initiative to give away close-to-expiry food for free is making waves in the UK’s retail and sustainability circles.…

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Topshop’s comeback: a boon for the high street?

Topshop is back. Once a beacon of British high street fashion, the brand has teased its return to reclaim its…

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Why does Games Workshop never lose money?

Games Workshop was founded in 1975 and last posted a loss in 2007. This came after it had licensed the…

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How hard is it to turnaround a legacy brand?

Britain has a long and storied history with retail having a number of companies which have been established for well…

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What does the future hold for Versace?

Versace, the Italian luxury brand known for its bold, glamorous aesthetic, has long been synonymous with excess, opulence, and cutting-edge…

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Are consumers stuck in an endless cycle of ‘aesthetic’ dupes?

The retail landscape is increasingly defined by a relentless cycle of “aesthetic” dupes – fast, trend-driven products designed to mimic…

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