Year: 2019

Springboard predicts Easter weekend footfall to ‘bounce back’

According to retail experts Springboard, Easter weekend UK footfall is forecast to rise by +2.1%, bringing a “sigh of relief”…

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Louis Vuitton owner sees revenues jump 16% in first quarter

LVMH, which owns luxury fashion retailer Louis Vuitton, has reported a 16% increase in revenues to €12.5bn (£10.8bn) for the…

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Uniqlo operator issues profit warning

Uniqlo operator, Fast Retailing, has issued a profit warning after it was forced into heavy discounting on its winter range…

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Top four golden benefits of dropship

With the inexorable rise of e-commerce, consumers have become increasingly discerning and demanding. The key battle grounds for retailers have…

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March sees first YOY non-food footfall rise

March saw the first year-on-year rise in footfall in non-food stores for over two years rising by 1.6% since February,…

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Bonmarche: Philip Day offer ‘undervalues’ business

Womenswear retailer Bonmarche has said Philip Day’s £5.7m acquisition of the company “materially undervalues” the business and its future prospects.…

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World’s largest Primark opens in Birmingham

Primark has opened the biggest store in its worldwide portfolio, in Birmingham. The new 161,000 square foot store will be…

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The impact of personalised direct mail

Today, only 18% of retail purchases are made online – yet we are told that the high street is dying…

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Quiz revenues fall short of expectations

Omni-channel fashion brand Quiz has reported a 12% increase in revenues to £130.9m for the financial year ending 31 March…

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US deal puts dent in WHSmith profits

WHSmith’s profit before tax dropped by 21% to £65m, following the retailer’s acquisition of American airport store In Motion for…

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