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Rapid response and creativity vital for non-food retailers to survive coronavirus crisis

Next’s guidance on how it expects to be impacted by the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic indicates that retailers have plenty to…
Upholstery set to feel the aftershock from coronavirus

The upholstery industry's prospects in 2020 have become more challenging as concerns about the coronavirus cause footfall to decline sharply.…
Blow for landlords as global fashion chains demand rent holidays

Global fashion players operating stores in Europe’s shopping centres and high streets will be demanding, even enforcing in some countries,…
Small cap UK retailers hit hardest by Coronavirus fears

The coronavirus crisis has had a devastating effect on share prices of UK-listed retailers, down by almost a third on…
Homewares shoppers look for sustainable retailers in 2020

Consumers are planning to buy fewer homewares in 2020 but, when they do buy, they are more likely to choose…

Coronavirus to wipe out $10.5bn in APAC luxury brand sales

In the Asia Pacific region alone GlobalData expects coronavirus to eliminate US$10.5bn in consumer spend on the Top 10 luxury…
Uninspiring range and lack of awareness will limit Warehouse’s menswear potential

For Warehouse’s new menswear range to succeed, it must incorporate more unique product designs, and focus on building awareness through…
Retailers should mark International Women’s Day with charity, say British females

International Women’s Day is fast approaching, and, perhaps surprisingly, a high percentage of consumers are aware of the long-established occasion…
Waitrose’s goal to triple online revenue in three years is unfeasible

While much of the attention in the food and grocery market has been on the rise of Aldi and Lidl…
Coronavirus to cause gaps and delays in UK clothing sales

UK clothing sales are set for further disruption over the coming months with stock issues expected to appear as China…

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