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Strong demand for decorative DIY strengthens Topps’ performance

Topps Tiles is a beneficiary of consumers decorating their homes, with retail like-for-like sales rising 19.6% in the first eight…
Demand for convenience drives concession partnerships

The COVID-19 outbreak has elevated consumer desire to be able to purchase everything they need under one roof, with many…
Pet market growth bodes well for Pets at Home despite profit drop

A remarkable second-quarter performance from Pets at Home supported the retailer’s first-half result as the pet care market proved resilient…
Londoners hit least by the second lockdown

Spending on non-food plummeted in the first lockdown as consumers questioned their job security and feared the recession to come.…
Covid-19 Retail Influencers trends: Covid-19 leads Twitter mentions in October 2020

Retail Insight Network lists the top five terms tweeted by Covid-19 retail influencers in October 2020, based on data from…

Subscription spending set for 2021 shake-out

Subscription spend models have proved extremely attractive for businesses in recent years, as they look to tap into a way…
Sainsbury’s faces a tricky balancing act on Argos standalone stores

Sainsbury’s is right to reduce the number of standalone Argos stores to improve profitability and increase the opportunity for cross…
B&M is a clear winner during Covid-19

Lockdown in the UK provided a suitable environment for B&M to thrive. Group adjusted EBITDA rose 95.3% to £295.6m, exceeding…
The Works faces another challenging chapter amid second wave of lockdown restrictions

The Works has revealed its key weakness amid the pandemic; a heavy reliance on its 530 stores. Seven weeks of…
Biggest influencers in ethical fashion in Q3 2020: The top individuals to follow

GlobalData research has found the top influencers in ethical fashion based on their performance and engagement online. Using research from…

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