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As long as WW3 does not kick off, 2020 looks set to be a better year

All eyes on are on the rising tensions between the United States and Iran after president Trump ordered the assassination…

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More than a quarter of retail staff look for new job in January

New research has found that nearly 30% of employees in retail customer service roles are most likely to look for…

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Next hikes profit forecast after Christmas sales boost

Next has announced a lift to its full-year profit guidance after strong trading over the festive period. Full price sales…

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The internet need not be the scourge of every sector – just ask the CEO of Mountain Warehouse

The last decade in business was arguably characterised by one word: disruption. While the internet behemoths had already begun building…

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Fiona Firth appointed managing director of Net-a-Porter menswear

Fiona Firth has been appointed as managing director of Mr Porter, the menswear arm of online fashion retailer Net-a-Porter. Firth…

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How technology can help retail marketers create happy consumers

Shopping online during Black Friday/Cyber Monday, over the busy Christmas period, and in the January sales (yep, they’re still a…

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400 jobs at risk as The Book People enters administration

The Book People has entered into administration, putting 400 jobs at risk. Toby Underwood and Zelf Hussain, of PWC, have…

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Footfall slows after Black Friday boost

Footfall across UK retail destinations dropped by 0.9% post Black Friday, according to the latest retail figures from Springboard. In…

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CMA issues interim order to halt JD Sports’ Footasylum acquisition

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued an interim order against the proposed £90m takeover of Footasylum by JD…

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Four tips to mastering millennial brand loyalty

Millennials can be demanding – they want variety, they want value for money, and they want everything to be available…

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