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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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Fashion platform Farfetch launches flagship store on JD.com

Global fashion platform Farfetch has introduced its flagship store on Chinese retailer JD.com, following the merger of JD.com’s luxury shopping platform, Toplife, into Farfetch China in February this year.

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Sustainability can regenerate Sainsbury’s

Sainsbury’s will be wanting to gain the upper hand on its competitors – and recent data shows that being strong on sustainability could be just the incentive it needs.

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Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia empire struggles amid landlord revolt

Sales at Topshop, Dorothy Perkins and other Arcadia-owned firms have been sliding for a while; revenues from Topshop alone fell 5.6% in 2017. Sir Philip promised to invest £135 million in refurbishing stores and has already ploughed £75 million into a hi-tech distribution centre.

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H&M sets the standard for design-led homewares

H&M’s pricing strategy has been adapted to reflect the more design-led feel of its home products and stores, with prices more on par with midmarket players.

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Topshop/Topman must tread carefully to make a success of ASOS tie-up

The decision by Topshop and Topman to launch their fashion range on ASOS' website is a coup for the online fashion retailer.

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Rise of private label has redefined “value for money” as high quality, not low price

GlobalData’s 2018 Q3 Global Consumer Survey shows almost half (46%) of consumers who took part in a poll related Value for Money with quality products and ingredients. German discount chains Aldi and Lidl have adoption of aggressive private label strategies while targeting mid-income consumers through wider selections and more upmarket offerings. Meanwhile, Waitrose is an example of a premium supermarket chain that pursues “mindful” consumers, that seek vegan options for instance.

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Urban Outfitters launches clothing rental subscription service

The newly launched subscription service will allow consumers to pick six items, wear them as frequently as they wish and swap them for new pieces the following month.

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M&S profits fall show fundamental problems remain

While like-for-like food sales have been falling at M&S for years, the most serious trouble is to be found in clothing retail.

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Hospitals prove a healthy channel for WH Smith

WH Smith’s strategy of managing its decline on the high street, while locating stores to where consumers are congregating in increasing numbers, is an example that other retailers could learn from.
Singapore's Jewel Changi Airport is a mixed-use development and one of the largest transportation hubs in Southeast Asia. It opened on 17 April 2019.

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Three reasons why Debenhams failed

The era of ‘legal shoplifting’: could cashierless stores be the future of retail?

Sephora to open 35 new locations across US

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

BingoBox leads the space race in cashierless convenience retail

ASOS Supply will meet demand for fast fashion homewares

How can point-of-sale data drive retailer revenues?

Fashion platform Farfetch launches flagship store on JD.com

Sustainability can regenerate Sainsbury’s

Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia empire struggles amid landlord revolt

H&M sets the standard for design-led homewares

Topshop/Topman must tread carefully to make a success of ASOS tie-up

Rise of private label has redefined “value for money” as high quality, not low price

Urban Outfitters launches clothing rental subscription service

M&S profits fall show fundamental problems remain

Hospitals prove a healthy channel for WH Smith

Online onslaught and heavy discounting drag UK fashion chain Select into administration

Fashion platform Farfetch launches flagship store on JD.com

Randa Accessories to acquire men’s apparel maker Haggar Clothing Co.

Fashion retailer H&M launches new Mexico shop online

Total retail employment declines by 2.4% for Q1 2019

H&M introduces transparency layer across 47 online markets

Alexander McQueen joins Alibaba’s Tmall Luxury Pavilion

Debenhams secures £200m in funds from lenders

Office Outlet appoints two Deloitte partners as joint administrators

UK retail industry records £1.9bn of crime and prevention costs

LifeWay Christian Resources to close 170 stores to focus on digital plan

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Three reasons why Debenhams failed

The era of ‘legal shoplifting’: could cashierless stores be the future of retail?

Sephora to open 35 new locations across US

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

BingoBox leads the space race in cashierless convenience retail

ASOS Supply will meet demand for fast fashion homewares

How can point-of-sale data drive retailer revenues?

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Fashion platform Farfetch launches flagship store on JD.com

Sustainability can regenerate Sainsbury’s

Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia empire struggles amid landlord revolt

H&M sets the standard for design-led homewares

Topshop/Topman must tread carefully to make a success of ASOS tie-up

Rise of private label has redefined “value for money” as high quality, not low price

Urban Outfitters launches clothing rental subscription service

M&S profits fall show fundamental problems remain

Hospitals prove a healthy channel for WH Smith

Online onslaught and heavy discounting drag UK fashion chain Select into administration

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Fashion platform Farfetch launches flagship store on JD.com

Randa Accessories to acquire men’s apparel maker Haggar Clothing Co.

Fashion retailer H&M launches new Mexico shop online

Total retail employment declines by 2.4% for Q1 2019

H&M introduces transparency layer across 47 online markets

Alexander McQueen joins Alibaba’s Tmall Luxury Pavilion

Debenhams secures £200m in funds from lenders

Office Outlet appoints two Deloitte partners as joint administrators

UK retail industry records £1.9bn of crime and prevention costs

LifeWay Christian Resources to close 170 stores to focus on digital plan