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Full list of branch closures announced by Lloyds

Lloyds Banking Group has faced anger after announcing the closure of 44 branches across England and Wales. Unite said the decision was a “bitter blow”...

Superdrug launches new ‘Store Insider’ service to bring in-store customer experience to online shopping

This month sees accessible health and beauty retailer, Superdrug, launch new online technology, ‘Superdrug Store Insider,’ to ensure that online customers are able 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. Shares...

Specsavers Selects Accenture to Transform Technology Capabilities Using the Cloud

Specsavers has selected Accenture to help improve and modernise its technology capabilities. This will drive efficiencies across its business and enhance the service experience...

Hotel Chocolat buys beauty company for £4

Hotel Chocolat has bought a beauty product business for less than the price of a box of chocolates. The confectioner said it paid £4 for...

Tesco plans first checkout-free stores and sees normal shopping patterns return

Tesco is set to launch its first checkout-free store following a successful trial for staff at its head office over the past year. Chief executive...

Shoppers will return to high street, ‘but it will be a different place’

The high street will remain an important outlet for business after the pandemic, but will be a “different place”, Samsung’s corporate vice president for...