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High Street
Frasers Group profits slump in full-year results
Frasers Group has reported a 19.9% decrease in pre-tax profits to £143.5m in its preliminary results for the year ended…
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How retailers can use feedback during a crisis to strengthen their brand
It’s no secret that the retail industry has been severely affected by Covid-19-related shutdowns and a crumbling economy. Despite non-essential…
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Pizza Express to close 73 sites, 1,100 jobs at risk
Pizza Express has formally launched a CVA in a bid to reduce its restaurant estate and rental cost base following…
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Security: The new experience shoppers are seeking in the ‘new normal’?
Retailers have been battling COVID-19 for months. Many traditional brick-and-mortar stores closed. Workforces were scattered — either furloughed or required…
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Usdaw leader launches petition to protect retail staff from violence and abuse
Usdaw general secretary Paddy Lillis has today (19 August) launched a House of Commons petition calling on the Government to…
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People Moves
Hamleys CEO to step down
Hamleys chief executive, David Smith, is to step down from the position after only six months with the iconic toy…
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How retailers can tap into the growing power of influencers
Retailers across the globe have been pulling advertising from Facebook (and Instagram) . The social media platform is under heavy…
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Debenhams draws up contingency plans for potential liquidation
Debenhams has reportedly drawn up contingency plans in the event of a potential liquidation, as it continues to weather the…
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River Island set to axe 350 jobs
River Island is reportedly set to axe almost 350 store management and sales roles as it continues to weather the…
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Clothing & Shoes
New Look to secure £40m of funding
New Look has agreed a deal with its creditors to secure an additional £40m of funding to help ride out…
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