Year: 2019

Nearly three quarters of retail staff feel underpaid, study finds

Nearly three quarters (71.4%) of retail professionals believe they are underpaid, according to new research from the CV-Library. The study…

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Retail sales volumes jump 1.8% despite Brexit uncertainty

In the three months to April 2019, the quantity of goods bought in retail sales increased by 1.8%, when compared…

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Achieving sustainable growth through digital in an unstable time

How much do you use your smartphone? I recently tracked my own personal usage and found that I use my…

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Zara owner Inditex to promote Carlos Crespo to CEO

Fashion retailer Zara’s parent company Inditex has said it will promote its current COO, Carlos Crespo, to the role of…

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Pivoting on experience to revive the UK high-street

It’s no secret that it’s a troubling time for the UK high-street. The recent news that Boots might be considering…

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Mothercare swings to £87.3m loss in 2018

Mothercare has reported losses before tax of £87.3m for the year ending 30 March 2019. UK like-for-like sales declined by…

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Urban Outfitters launches online rental platform

Clothing retailer, Urban Outfitters has announced it is to trial an online rental platform for its products. The trial, which…

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How a data-driven locally optimised digital strategy can save high street retailers

In a challenging environment on the high street, it is vital for retailers to optimise their digital marketing to attract…

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Arcadia to close 23 stores

Phillip Green’s Arcadia group has announced plans to close 23 stores as part of its restructuring plan, affecting up to…

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B&M plans 50 more stores amid profits and sales boost

Discount goods retailer B&M has revealed it is planning on opening another 50 stores this year amid posting an uptick…

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