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John Lewis homewares performance: How retailer is losing out to Tesco and Amazon

Despite the strong performance of its own brand range, House, and recent investment in its home categories – including a…
Future of online marketplaces: Farfetch and Trouva among the brands to watch

The shift to spending online is frequently blamed for the ‘death’ of the high street, and retailers are rightly concerned…
Drone delivery pros and cons: Consumers have concerns about the technology

In a world-first, commercial drone delivery will be launched in Australia, which will have pivotal implications for the future of…
Diverse product ranges key as Dunkerton returns as CEO of Superdry

If Julian Dunkerton is to succeed in his second stint at clothing retailer Superdry he will have to focus on…
Subscription shopping offers great opportunity in baby and child care space

Subscription-based shopping services are booming, with an increasing array of products and services available. But which types of products are…

Aggressive store expansion is a strategic misstep for Flannels

Flannels’ plans to expand to 100 stores in the UK - with 60 new branches opening within the next three…
H&M back in fashion as shares soar

H&M’s share price has skyrocketed overnight in response to the company’s Q1 2019 results, which revealed double-digit growth in net…
IKEA vies for eco-friendly consumers with refurbished furniture scheme

Giving customers the option to purchase pre-owned, refurbished furniture forms part of IKEA’s strategy to strengthen its sustainability credentials, and…
B&Q must put better kitchen designs on the menu

B&Q’s struggles in the kitchen were thrown into relief last week as its poor results contrasted with Wren Kitchen’s continued…
Argos fails to fast track Sainsbury’s sales

Impact of Sainsbury's Acquisition of Argos on the Retail Market More than two years have elapsed since Sainsbury’s acquired Argos,…

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