retail

Retail sales show continued growth in February

Retail sales increased by 6.7% in February, against an increase of 1.0% in February 2021, a new report from BRC…

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Retailers record 12th month of consecutive sales growth

The retail sector has recorded its 12th consecutive month of positive trading with total like-for-like sales, combined in-store and online,…

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Boohoo latest retailer to suspend sales in Russia

Boohoo has announced it is one of several major retailers to suspend all sales in Russia in the wake of…

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Why buying into digital transformation makes good business sense for retailers

It’s an understatement to say that COVID-19 – and the restrictions imposed on businesses as a result of it –…

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Live shopping: a fad or the future of retail?

Just a few short years ago the concept of live-stream shopping felt somewhat like an anachronism, conjuring up visions of…

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UK retail prices rise to highest rate since 2011

Retail price annual inflation accelerated to 1.8% in February, up from 1.5% in January, marking the highest rate of inflation…

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Retail is the UK’s fastest growing sector, Companies House data reveals

A total of 119,948 new retail businesses were founded in 2021, with 46,972 of the businesses comprising online e-commerce start-ups…

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Frasers Group acquires Studio Retail

Frasers Group has announced that it has acquired digital retailer, Studio Retail Limited and certain other assets of Studio Retail…

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Why retail sector leaders need to adopt a transformational mindset

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused untold disruption to the business world, turning it completely on its head. It has changed…

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Studio Retail appoints Teneo as administrators

Studio Retail, the online retailer, formally appointed Teneo as administrations last night to handle its collapse, according to The Times.…

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