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Digital and DTC enables NIKE to bounce back

As the majority of the world recovers from COVID-19, NIKE has posted an impressive set of results as a strong…
Europe hinders H&M’s recovery from COVID-19

International fashion giant H&M still has a long way to go to recover from COVID-19 as its group sales only…
Poor water management in the apparel industry threatens the global water supply

Apparel companies are contributors to the depletion of the Earth's natural resources. The Aral Sea in Central Asia was once…
Online specialism and acquisitions boost sales at the boohoo group

The boohoo group continues to be a star performer amid the pandemic, with its online specialism and young target audience…
B&M’s value proposition appeals amid COVID-19

B&M cemented its position as a clear winner amid the pandemic, reporting exceptionally strong sales growth for FY2020/21 to the…

Increased pet ownership during COVID-19 drives roaring year for Pets at Home

Pets at Home is a clear beneficiary of high consumer demand for pets and pet care amid the pandemic, with…
Wilko underperforms other essential retailers during COVID-19

Given Wilko’s status as an essential retailer, which has allowed it to keep stores open during periods of lockdown, its…
Biggest influencers in retail fashion in Q1 2021: The top individuals and companies to follow

Using research from GlobalData’s Influencer platform, Retail Insight Network has named ten of the influencers in retail fashion on Twitter…
The Kingfisher strategic plan bears fruit amid Covid-19

Kingfisher has had a spectacular start to its new financial year with the help of its strategic plan and benefited…
Declining birth rates across Europe weaken the market for children and baby products

The anticipated baby boom in 2021 has not materialised; in fact, birth rates across Europe have fallen amid COVID-19, due,…

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