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Avoidance of a No-Deal Brexit means smaller, but still significant, changes for UK retail

While the trade deal stuck struck with the EU in December 2020 will greatly lessen the impact of Britain’s exit…
B&M continues to thrive amid Covid-19

B&M has cemented its position as a clear winner during Covid-19 with another impressive set of results. Its stores remained…
Poundland launches its first divorce range as pandemic causes spikes in break-ups and divorces

Poundland extends its range to include divorce party products According to Poundland head of general merchandise trading, Holly Mobley ‘Divorce…
Topps enters England lockdown with healthy balance sheet

The start of Q1 for Topps was particularly strong, reporting 19.6% retail like-for-like growth in the first eight weeks of…
Marketplaces take another step forward in 2020

The store closures and physical restrictions on the public that have shaped 2020 have not only given online a huge…

DFS prospers as consumers seek home upgrades

DFS reported a strong start to FY2020/21 as consumers continue to shift spend from holidays and leisure to the home.…
M&S must invest in homeware ranges to capitalise on Debenhams’ demise

M&S is well placed to steal homeware shoppers from Debenhams, which, even if rescued in a last-minute deal, will likely…
Demand for DIY continues to bolster Travis Perkins

Wickes and Toolstation remain Travis Perkins’ saving grace amid the pandemic; the businesses grew 13.7% and 41.0% respectively during October…
Dixons Carphone mitigates decline in store sales with online innovation

Dixons Carphone has prospered despite the pandemic, appealing to consumers looking to make the time spent at home more enjoyable,…
Lockdown has given Studio room to grow

Studio Retail has been one of the beneficiaries of the Covid-19 pandemic, with a £39.3m rise in total revenue to…

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