Retail
John Lewis: can the department store compete with online retailers?
Struggling to compete with e-commerce giants, department stores have seen better days. John Lewis, the largest department store in the UK,…
Brexit warning: retailers won’t be able to protect consumers from price increases much longer
The UK’s retail trade association has warned that retailers will no longer be able to protect consumers from the increase…
American Apparel is back. Can the fashion brand shake off its edgy past to conquer the retail market again?
Controversial fashion brand American Apparel is now in business again, selling its edgy jeans and iconic leggings. The brand has…
Luxury expectations are changing, how can the luxury market keep up?
The expectations of luxury shoppers are changing. While luxury is synonymous with expense and inessential lavishness, does luxury mean the…
Investors get ready for US retail results from the likes of Walmart and Target
Wall Street is getting ready to hear from a number of retail giants this week. DIY home-improvement chain Home Depot will…
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Cashless society: UK shoppers are starting to avoid retailers that make them pay cash
UK consumers are becoming more inclined to swap cash for card and it’s beginning to affect where they shop. According…
Jimmy Choo is being sold to Michael Kors: which brand comes out top in the deal?
This week, it was announced that ubiquitous handbag brand Michael Kors was buying the luxury shoe brand, Jimmy Choo, in…
Holland & Barrett sold to Russian billionaire for £1.77bn
Health food and supplements chain Holland & Barrett has been sold to Russian billionaire Mikhail Fridman’s L1 Retail for £1.77bn.…
Chinese firm JD invests $397m in UK luxury online retailer Farfetch
China’s second-biggest e-commerce firm, JD.com – not to be confused with the UK sports retailer, has announced a new investment…
Walmart buys men’s clothing company Bonobos
Walmart, the world's largest company by revenue, will buy men's fashion retailer Bonobos for $310m. Bonobos' clothes and accessories will be…