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Almost a fifth of under 45s increase clothing spend to treat themselves during Covid-19 lockdown

While clothing has been the retail sector worst hit by the Covid-19 crisis and lockdown, as consumers deprioritise non-essential items…
Amazon reportedly in talks to buy self-driving technology startup Zoox

It has been reported that Amazon is in advanced talks to buy Zoox Inc. The potential purchase would support Amazon’s…
Many DIY shoppers are not ready to return to stores

Now that DIY stores have reopened their doors, they must focus on building consumer trust; almost one-third of shoppers (31.6%)…
Independent retailers set to benefit as over 30% of UK consumers plan to spend more locally post Covid-19

Independent retailers are on track for a much-needed post-lockdown boost when they are able to re-open from 15 June, as…
ASDA lags behind other Walmart countries and its competitors

Like-for-like grocery growth of 3.5% would normally be sufficient to impress us, but ASDA’s performance pales somewhat when compared to…

Topps must find a balance between price and design

Rob Parker’s baptism of fire as Topps Tiles’ new chief executive continues with retail trading down by around 80% in…
Town centres will be more appealing to shoppers when non-essential stores reopen

As retailers prepare for opening UK high streets from the beginning of June at the earliest, they can expect to…
Covid-19: Renewed consumer confidence is the key to future spend

All stores will be open once again in a few weeks’ time, but consumers will not rush back to the…
Kingfisher benefits from consumers staying home amid Covid-19

Kingfisher has benefitted from elevated demand for home improvement since lockdown began as consumers continue to carry out DIY projects…
Sainsbury’s defers dividends as it braces for Covid-19 profit impact of over £500m

After a successful Q3 (Christmas) trading period, Sainsbury’s was likely feeling optimistic about 2020 but the arrival of Covid-19 has,…

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