retail

Retail sales growth slows in July amid heatwave

Total retail sales growth slowed in July according to the latest BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor, growing only 0.5% on a…

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Why online retailers must embrace innovation to capture the ‘almost customer’

British retail habits are shifting. The well-documented trend towards online shopping, as evidenced by the demise of bricks-and-mortar brands and…

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Poundworld founder Chris Edwards says retailer was ‘badly managed’ by TPG

Chris Edwards, the founder of collapsed bargain retailer Poundworld, has criticised its owners TPG claiming they “badly managed” the chain.…

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How independent retailers can use packaging to connect with customers

Putting a figure on the number of independent retailers is no small feat. According to the British Chambers of Commerce,…

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Retail salaries hit a five-month high but majority still feel underpaid

Average salaries for retail roles hit a five-month high in July, as pay increased by 1.1% month-on-month according to new…

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Scotland sees ‘disappointing’ retail sales rise

Scottish government figures have found that retail sales in the country have risen by 0.3% between April and June compared…

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Men in retail more likely to be scrutinised for appearance at work

Men who work in retail jobs are more likely to be scrutinised for their appearance than women, according to new…

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Redefining the retail experience

For years we have heard stories of the apparent decline of the high street, with the likes of Comet, Maplin…

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Shop Direct appoints new retail director and shuffles executive board

Online retailer Shop Direct, which owns Very.co.uk and Littlewoods.com, has appointed Sam Perkins as its new retail director, who aims…

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Fifth of UK retailers plan to axe jobs in the next three months

New research has found that almost a fifth of UK retailers are planning to cut staff in the next three…

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