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Three reasons why Debenhams failed

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British retailer Debenhams recently entered administration after rejecting a £200m rescue plan from...

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Three reasons why Debenhams failed

British retailer Debenhams recently entered administration after rejecting a £200m rescue plan from Sports Direct tycoon Mike Ashley. All 166 Debenhams stores will continue to trade, although 50 stores are expected to shutter. Three years ago, the retailer was worth £900m ($1.2bn), compared with £20m ($27m) as of this week.

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The impact of counterfeit goods: how can retailers fight back?

The proliferation of online shopping has led to a sea of counterfeit items being sold online. What can online retailers and retail platforms do to help stem the tide?

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Confectionery brands revamp health credentials ahead of 2020 UK sugar tax

Brands such as Cadbury are attempting to decrease the sugar content of their products in a bid to avoid soaring price tags while increasing the amount of fibre and protein.

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Chinese tech giants Alibaba and JD.com have won over luxury brands

Unlike rival Amazon, Alibaba and JD.com can offer entry in the lucrative online Chinese luxury goods market, which is currently thriving.

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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 diversifying product ranges to make up for the company failing to adopt strategy change earlier

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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.

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Retail Week Live: How can social media boost consumer appeal?

Fresh from her conversation with AO.com CEO John Roberts at London's Retail Week Live event, Facebook’s head of Europe Nicola Mendelsohn explains how retailers can use social media campaigns to gain traction with consumers.

Australia takes a big step towards supermarket automation

Coles Supermarkets has partnered with online grocer Ocado in order to build its online shopping and delivery capabilities. It represents the fifth major international deal that UK-based Ocado has formed in less than two years, after partnering with Kroger Co in the US, Casino in France, Sobeys in Canada, and ICA Group in Sweden.

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Social media’s power to transform ‘likes’ into sales

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Retailers should get on board with ‘gamification’

Gamification is a growing trend that retailers should turn to if they want to increase customer engagement and ultimately promote their brand.

Three reasons why Debenhams failed

The impact of counterfeit goods: how can retailers fight back?

Retail Week Live: How can social media boost consumer appeal?

GAP is not the only preppy logo brand with a short shelf life

ASOS Supply will meet demand for fast fashion homewares

Mike Ashley cancels bid for Patisserie Valerie

HMV bought by Canadian music retailer Sunrise Records

Three reasons why Debenhams failed

The impact of counterfeit goods: how can retailers fight back?

Confectionery brands revamp health credentials ahead of 2020 UK sugar tax

Chinese tech giants Alibaba and JD.com have won over luxury brands

Diverse product ranges key as Dunkerton returns as CEO of Superdry

Subscription shopping offers great opportunity in baby and child care space

Retail Week Live: How can social media boost consumer appeal?

Australia takes a big step towards supermarket automation

Social media’s power to transform ‘likes’ into sales

Retailers should get on board with ‘gamification’

Alibaba’s Tmall Global launches two new import solutions

Mike Ashley cancels bid for Patisserie Valerie

HMV bought by Canadian music retailer Sunrise Records

ASICS to use recycled clothing for Japan’s Olympic uniforms

Pets at Home reports major rise in third quarter revenues as Brexit looms

Walmart opts to quit CVS Health’s network over drug pricing dispute

Redesigned strategy addresses Debenhams store closures

Oracle Retail unveils new Xstore Office Cloud service

Laura Ashley continues store closures as it focuses on Chinese growth

Sentinel acquires specialty retail chain Pet Supplies Plus in US

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Three reasons why Debenhams failed

The impact of counterfeit goods: how can retailers fight back?

Retail Week Live: How can social media boost consumer appeal?

GAP is not the only preppy logo brand with a short shelf life

ASOS Supply will meet demand for fast fashion homewares

Mike Ashley cancels bid for Patisserie Valerie

HMV bought by Canadian music retailer Sunrise Records

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Three reasons why Debenhams failed

The impact of counterfeit goods: how can retailers fight back?

Confectionery brands revamp health credentials ahead of 2020 UK sugar tax

Chinese tech giants Alibaba and JD.com have won over luxury brands

Diverse product ranges key as Dunkerton returns as CEO of Superdry

Subscription shopping offers great opportunity in baby and child care space

Retail Week Live: How can social media boost consumer appeal?

Australia takes a big step towards supermarket automation

Social media’s power to transform ‘likes’ into sales

Retailers should get on board with ‘gamification’

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Alibaba’s Tmall Global launches two new import solutions

Mike Ashley cancels bid for Patisserie Valerie

HMV bought by Canadian music retailer Sunrise Records

ASICS to use recycled clothing for Japan’s Olympic uniforms

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Walmart opts to quit CVS Health’s network over drug pricing dispute

Redesigned strategy addresses Debenhams store closures

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Laura Ashley continues store closures as it focuses on Chinese growth

Sentinel acquires specialty retail chain Pet Supplies Plus in US