Year: 2019

Retail job losses to increase by 27,000, analysis suggests

Online retailers are having a “profound effect” on the commercial property market as the value in retail property is set…

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Fall of the high street — can retailers survive?

The UK’s high streets are under attack. From the continued rise of online shopping, which has led to a reduction…

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Moodys lowers Debenhams and New Look ratings

Financial services firm Moodys has changed the outlook for both New Look and Debenhams from stable to negative amid both…

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John Lewis & Partners announce management shake-up

John Lewis & Partners has announced that Dino Rocos, partner and operations director, will retire at the end of May…

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New Look’s Belgium outfit files for insolvency

The board of New Look Retail Group has announced its Belgium arm (NLB) has filed for insolvency following a review…

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StubHub reprimanded over rescheduling refunds

Online ticket retailer, StubHub has been reprimanded by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), after it had advertised that “every order…

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What steps should brands take to ensure their online presence is optimised?

Online retail sales are growing and are estimated to be in the region of 8.8% of total retail spending globally,…

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Game reports Christmas sales growth amid ‘challenging trading climate’

Video game retailer Game has reported a 2% increase in life-for-like sales (LFL) for the seven week Christmas trading period…

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Primark store expansion boosts festive sales

Fashion retailer Primark recorded a 4% increase in sales over the festive period buoyed by the continued expansion of store…

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Smartphone shopping to reach record usage in 2019

In 2019, and for the first time ever, consumers will be as likely to shop on their smartphones as they…

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