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The ‘Amazoning’ of Whole Foods risks killing the goose that lays the golden eggs

Whole Foods Market became a natural and organic products mecca by selling unique products that could not be found elsewhere.…
Energy Drinks banned for under-16s in the UK: why are retailers taking this step?

A host of UK retailers have taken the unusual step of implementing their own bans on the sale of energy…
Brexit: could it lead to big cigarette price increases in Britain?

Smoke and Mirrors? How Brexit May Affect Cigarette Prices in Britain Brexit is likely to have a massive impact on…
Jones Bootmaker revival a big ask for Pavers

Jones Bootmaker boasts a well-known brand name, however a lack of investment and inaction from previous owners left it to…
Streaming resuscitates entertainment industry, but bypasses retail

Streaming subscriptions have proved to be a double-edged sword for the music and video market, driving growth and innovation in…

Toys R Us collapse due to its failure to compete with Smyths more than Amazon

While the narrative about the sad demise of Toys R Us focuses on how it was killed by the internet,…
Debenhams needs more than Richard Quinn to halt clothing sales slide

Clothing market share erosion has plagued Debenhams over the past five years, with the retailer’s share falling 0.5 percentage points…
Laura Ashley needs a brand overhaul to become relevant again

Last week’s H1 2017/18 results from Laura Ashley were disappointing, yet unsurprising. The retailer’s UK sales fell 7.7% and furniture…
New Look must invest to salvage online sales

While New Look’s product offer must clearly be addressed alongside its sizeable store portfolio, further investment into its own online…
Amazon UK revenue grows at fastest rate since 2011

It may be no surprise to hear that Amazon continues to prosper in the UK, but the level of success…

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