Year: 2019

Four key trends that will shape retail over the next 12 months

“Retailers need to be ready for an onslaught of industry change. They need to look at store standards and up…

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Poundland sparks controversy over Valentine’s ‘Gift of Nothing’

Poundland has sparked controversy over the sale of its new ‘Gift of Nothing’ product, which is effectively an empty heart…

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Ousted Deciem founder Brandon Truaxe dies

The founder of beauty brand Deciem has died, the company announced in a statement on Monday (21 January). Brandon Truaxe,…

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Dixons Carphone sees Christmas sales boost

Electronics retailer Dixons Carphone has reported a 2% increase in like-for-like sales for the 10 weeks ending 5 January 2019.…

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Pets at Home sees ‘strong’ festive sales

Pets at Home had its “biggest trading day” the Saturday before Christmas, as the retailer reported an increase in sales…

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Chapelle enters administration

Jewellery and watch retailer Chapelle has entered into administration, four years after it was sold to HMV owners Hilco UK.…

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ONS reports retail growth ‘slowdown’

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has announced a “slowdown” in retail growth for the whole of 2018 which it…

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Let’s give retail its pride back

Looking at all the analysis and commentary relating to the ‘golden’ quarter trading figures, published in January by the UK’s…

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Mike Ashley among bidders eyeing HMV

According to reports, Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley is among bidders seeking to purchase HMV, which recently announced its second…

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Vans and North Face owner raises FY forecasts amid revenue boost

VF Corporation (VFC), Vans and The North Face owner, has reported a Q3 4% total revenue growth in its EMEA…

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