retail

Retail CEO appointments halve in 2021

The number of newly appointed retail CEOs fell significantly in the UK in 2021, according to new figures from Korn…

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Over a quarter of retail workers want to leave sector, data finds

Retail is threatening to “drive away” more than a quarter of its workers from the industry, according to the workforce…

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Study reveals areas hit hardest by Covid-induced retail insolvencies

Norwich has been revealed as the area hit hardest by Covid-induced retail insolvencies, according to a study by Wholesale Clearance.…

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Three ways retailers can make better use of their first party data

‘Retail is detail’ is the famous quote by James Gulliver, the late British retail entrepreneur behind the Fine Fare and…

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Retail sales rebound but challenges remain, data finds

The reopening of the economy post-lockdown led to a rebound in sales for FTSE Retailers but warnings have been issued…

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December retail sales dented by Omicron

Retail sales across the UK were dampened by the impact of Omicron last month, as volumes of sales fell by…

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Sage acquires omnichannel retail system Brightpearl

Brightpearl, a cloud-native multichannel retail operating system for retailers and wholesalers, has been acquired by The Sage Group, a leader…

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The impact of supply chain shortages on retailers and fraudsters

Recent supply chain disruptions in the run–up to the Christmas retail season were widely documented. These disruptions are threatening to…

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On the move – retail supply chain trends for 2022

Following a year of supply chain disruption and uncertainty, Lee Thompson, managing director of international fulfilment services provider fulfilmentcrowd looks at the…

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Retailers see New Year’s Eve footfall boost

Retailers saw a pleasant end to the year with footfall rising 5.2% on New Year’s Eve, according to the latest…

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