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Why Boohoo will continue to grow rapidly

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Since its inception in 2006, Boohoo has become synonymous with success. Recent results...

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Why Boohoo will continue to grow rapidly

Since its inception in 2006, Boohoo has become synonymous with success. Recent results announcements, successful sub-brands brands, and exciting developments show that this is not set to change any time soon as the company outperforms its biggest rival.

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WH Smith must change its stationery strategy to retain its position as market leader

WH Smith’s share of the stationery market is set to decline by 1.8 percentage points (ppts) to 10.5% in 2018 as discounters and premium players attack its midmarket proposition. The stationery specialist must improve its product, pricing strategy and shopping experience to combat its underperforming stationery category.

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Sainsbury’s to sell ‘fake meat’ in meat aisles

Sainsbury’s is set to stock a range of fake meat next to real meat in a store trial aiming to capitalise on the UK’s ‘flexitarian’ and vegan market.

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House of Fraser set to close down 31 stores

Department store chain House of Fraser is set to shut down more than half of its UK stores as part of a rescue plan.

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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 channel will not be enough to ensure the House of Fraser’s success in the competitive UK retail environment.

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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 Fraser stores, should landlords accept its proposed Company Voluntary Agreement.

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Social media is increasingly influencing clothing choices

The demand for fashion to be fully accessible has led to the increasing influence of social media in the clothing shopper journey. 30.4% of UK clothing shoppers use social media to inspire their clothing choices, up 2.5% on the previous year.

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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 retailer struggled to compete. Topshop/ Topman, which accounts for almost half of total sales, experienced a sales decline of 7.7% leading its combined forecast share of the clothing market to fall 1.8% in 2018, down from 2.1% in 2016.

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M&S store closures: the beginning of the end?

Marks & Spencer’s decline is due to mismanagement, a poor online platform and an ailing clothing line.

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World Cup set to give UK electricals market a much-needed boost

After a slow start to 2018, retailers are hoping for some respite for the remainder of the year and the upcoming FIFA World Cup in June may be the answer to their prayers.

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Why Boohoo will continue to grow rapidly

WH Smith must change its stationery strategy to retain its position as market leader

Sainsbury’s to sell ‘fake meat’ in meat aisles

House of Fraser set to close down 31 stores

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

M&S stands to gain the most from House of Fraser closures

Social media is increasingly influencing clothing choices

Online pure plays tempt shoppers away from Arcadia

M&S store closures: the beginning of the end?

World Cup set to give UK electricals market a much-needed boost

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