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2021 – What's in Store for Retail?
How innocent we were back in January, making plans for the year ahead. How very long ago it all seems now as we drag ourselves towards the finish line of what has been, for many, the hardest year in living memory. But despite gloomy news about restrictions over Christmas and threats of many areas being relegated back to stricter regulations, there does seem to... -
TK Maxx - The Poster Child for Short Order Fashion
In the midst of the global pandemic, with a second wave threatening and further lockdowns looking ever more likely, retail experts have been championing the importance of e-commerce in order for businesses to survive the crisis. Industry heavyweights have been rethinking their E-tail strategies to create a seamless online/offline experience, and it's clear that many small independents have taken this advice and created their... -
Empty Stores and Deserted Shopping Centres – the Dystopian Future of the High Street?
John Lewis announced yesterday the re-opening of another 10 stores but advised that not of all of their remaining 18 stores will open again, leading to further fears of job cuts and a growing crisis in the retail industry. The 156 year old department store empire added its name to an ever growing list of retail giants which have announced closures and job cuts...