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Frasers should feed on luxury consumer demand for ethical fur

The backlash from House of Fraser’s decision to stock real fur once again is a lesson learnt for the Frasers…
Demand for value childrenswear bodes well for Pep&Co’s expansion

Pep&Co has decided to pilot a wider range of its value children’s clothing in 50 stores, a move that will…
Twitter round-up: Business of Fashion’s tweet on Victoria’s Secret most popular tweet in Q4 2019

Top tweets on retail fashion in Q4 2019 1. Business of fashion’s tweet on the cancellation of Victoria’s secret’s annual…
Coronavirus to wipe $9bn off the global duty-free market

GlobalData expects coronavirus (2019-nCoV) to wipe $9bn off the global duty-free market in 2020, equivalent to a 12.4% fall versus…
Adidas ramps up sustainability efforts as it develops 100% recyclable shoe

The Futurecraft.Loop recyclable shoe, made solely from a form of thermoplastic polyurethane, is a first of its kind. According to…

Can sustainability bring shoppers to the point of no returns?

Offering free returns has become commonplace amongst retailers, but the evolution of consumer consciousness provides retailers with an opportunity to…
IKEA’s sustainability efforts far outweigh those from other Home retailers

Consumers believe product sustainability to be more important when buying items for the home than when purchasing anything else. Yet,…
Lingerie specialists out of touch with demand

Lingerie specialists such as Boux Avenue and Victoria’s Secret have lost relevance in the UK due to a lack of…
Robotics in retail: Top trends revealed

Robotics has revolutionised retail throughout every step in its operations from production, postage, fulfilment, and the customer journey. As robotics…
Autonomous vehicles in retail: Top trends revealed

The introduction of autonomous vehicles in retail aids the retailers in terms of reduced delivery cost and time, increased logistics…

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