Retail landlords have created a CVA monster
By approving multiple retailer Company Voluntary Arrangements CVA's, landlords have created a monster which threatens to accelerate the decline in the…
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Homebase shifts focus of concession strategy to homewares
Homebase has opened two AHF concessions, in another example of the brand returning to its softer position of decorative DIY…
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Regulated cannabis market would contribute an additional 1.6bn to UK
Recreational cannabis is now legal or decriminalised in over 30 countries worldwide, with Canada making headlines in October 2018 as…
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Tobacco giants merge amid changing consumer habits
Philip Morris International and Altria have announced their advanced merger, creating a combined company value of $200bn. The merger comes…
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‘The best a man can get’ is not getting its best results
Procter & Gamble (P&G) shrugged off the $8B write-down of its shaving brand Gillette this quarter. The company argued that…
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Bugs as a food source: a greener alternative?
Many environmentalists are starting to explore the potential of insects as a food source, which could contribute to a more…
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Refill schemes are companies’ answer to plastic pushback
Amid growing awareness of the harmful effects of single-use plastics, retailers are keen to prove that they are acting responsibly…
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Amazon Prime Day entices shoppers to join Prime
Amazon extended its Prime Day discounting event to two days in 2019 (15 & 16 July). The event acted as…
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Department stores remain the most popular channel for premium clothing
GlobalData's 2019 clothing survey has found department stores remain the most popular channel for premium clothing purchases. Around 42 percent…
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Extreme weather causes cauliflower stocks to drop
A shortage of cauliflower caused by extreme weather conditions in the UK and Europe have led wholesale prices to soar,…