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GoodHome by B&Q is a good idea but will rely on changing consumer habits

B&Q has followed IKEA in launching an urban small-format store. GoodHome seeks to replicate the convenience offered by Screwfix and…
UK cooking and baking retailer market share: Amazon takes top spot

Amazon has come a long way in the cooking & baking market since 2016, when it had a share of…
Can Boots escape the mid-market squeeze?

Boots Mid Market Performance: Trends While Boots announced job cuts and a store review last month, Walgreens Boots Alliance downplayed…
M&S profits fall show fundamental problems remain

Marks & Spencer has reported falls in sales and profits as the retailer continues to implement a major turnaround strategy.…
Personalisation in retail: How brands can make the most of this technology

As retailers look for new ways to entice consumers, many have invested in personalisation within their communication and marketing strategy.…

Farfetch tackles sustainability with designer handbag re-sale platform

According to a 2019 GlobalData survey, only 17.6% of UK clothing shoppers said they often make purchases from resale sites,…
Hospitals prove a healthy channel for WH Smith

Should retailers be looking at hospitals, and not the high street, to establish their stores? This strategy has certainly been…
Impulsive Instagram shopping offers retailers the chance to boost sales

As 38.7% of online shoppers aged 16-24 have used Instagram Shopping to purchase an item, retailers targeting this demographic should…
Online onslaught and heavy discounting drag UK fashion chain Select into administration

Fashion chain Select has fallen into administration, putting 1,800 jobs and 169 stores across the UK at risk. In May…
Sainsbury’s-Asda merger CMA decision: A year wasted chasing impossible dream

The UK Competition and Market Authority's decision to block the Sainsbury’s – ASDA merger puts the heat on Sainsbury’s chief…

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