Targeting male and female shoppers separately will boost spend on gifting
With men admitting to struggling with gift shopping, retailers must focus on creating a simple and more enjoyable experience. Only…
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New Look: Another victim of the UK’s troubled high street
The closure of 60 New Look stores indicates that the company’s performance has deteriorated in recent years as a result…
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A tough year ahead for Carpetright as it awaits 2019 recovery
For the second time in six weeks, Carpetright has issued a profit warning, announcing that it now expects to make…
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Dunelm offloads Achica for a mere £600,000
Premium homewares pureplay Achica had high hopes when it launched in 2008 – namely to have a chunky share of…
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The Internet of Things demands a new approach to data and analytics
Companies looking to jump on the burgeoning Internet of Things (IoT) bandwagon may have to re-evaluate how they architect their…
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Amazon: The UK’s fifth biggest retailer
Amazon, a threat to nearly all UK retailers, is now the fifth biggest player in UK retail as its gross…
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Four ways retailers should invest in personalised gifting to target millennials
Millennials are buying into bespoke, one-of-kind gifts for their loved ones, with under 35s far more likely to personalise a…
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Bunnings’ abysmal performance foreshadows exit from UK DIY market
A series of errors in Bunnings’ disastrous UK incursion looks set to force the retailer out of the DIY market…
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Premium lifestyle brands need to leave struggling department stores
The tidal wave of Christmas retailer results in January 2018 clearly marked that spending on the high street is heading…
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Four key trends that will drive growth in the electricals market in 2018
Sales continue to be challenging for electrical players and increased cost prices coupled with muted consumer confidence has seen revenue…