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House of Fraser closures are essential, but will not guarantee success

Despite announcing plans to reduce its store numbers from 59 down to 28, focusing on fewer stores and its online…
M&S stands to gain the most from House of Fraser closures

Mid-market players Marks & Spencer and Debenhams stand to gain the most from the planned closures of 31 House of…
UK consumers continue to prioritise leisure spending over retail

Many retailers are struggling on the high street but it’s not just down to shopper belt-tightening and the shift to…
High street retailers use technology to reel in online shoppers

GlobalData estimates that ICT spending within the Asian retail will exceed 31 billion this year and grow at 5% per…
Social media is increasingly influencing clothing choices

The Influence of Social Media Clothing Choices The demand for fashion to be fully accessible has led to the increasing…

Online pure plays tempt shoppers away from Arcadia

High street behemoth Arcadia last week reported sinking sales across all of its major brands in FY2016/17 as the midmarket…
GDPR is coming into force today: how will retailers cope?

Most retailers have been dreading this – the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is finally coming into force in the…
Tesco to defend grocery share and consolidate operations as non-food website closes

Supermarket giant Tesco has put its cards on the table by announcing the planned closure of its lossmaking non-food website, Tesco…
Gymshark is a force to be reckoned with in the sportswear sector

Gymshark: From Humble Beginnings to Dominating the Sportswear Industry Driven by extensive knowledge of its customer, a differentiated product and…
The UK: a nation of value clothing shoppers

47.3% of UK clothing shoppers buy the majority of their clothing from value players such as Primark, H&M and the…

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