UK retail sales strong in July but stock levels slide
UK retailers have reported another strong month of sales growth but saw stock levels slump to a new record low, according to fresh data.
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Local high streets to see boom in new stores due to hybrid working –...
Local high streets could see 17,000 new stores open over the next 12 months as retailers look to take advantage of new hybrid working...
HMV retail expansion – a catastrophic mistake?
Is HMV at risk of going into administration again?
Last week, music and entertainment retailer HMV announced a controversial new plan to expand its store...
Why Amazon’s New “Just Walk Out” Supermarkets Will Change Everything. Forever
Everyone has something to say about Amazon. Yet one thing always rises above the critiques: They've been ruthlessly customer focused. If it doesn't benefit...
Over one third of online shoppers will only associate with responsible brands
More than one third of online shoppers in the UK will only associate with ‘responsible’ brands – including those that treat staff fairly, source...
Employee-first technology: tackling key retail challenges
The face of retail is continually changing and our sector needs to leverage technology in order to respond effectively. But when it comes to...
The Department Store dilemma
Unfortunately for many department stores, the pandemic has been a final blow in the battle with online retail, spiralling real estate costs and difficulty...
4 Necessities for Successful Livestream Shopping
Livestream shopping (or “ShopStream”) is revolutionising retail as we know and love it. It has evolved from the times of QVC into an immersive experience...
New report reveals the retailers with the best brand logos
The Nike swoosh, the bitten fruit of Apple and Mickey Mouse’s simple silhouette have been voted the best brand logos of all time, according...
Morrisons takeover approach: Who wants to buy the supermarket and why?
Morrisons has snubbed a £5.5 billion takeover approach from a US private equity firm amid speculation that more UK supermarkets could be snapped up.
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