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Alarming shop vacancy rates for some UK regions
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has called for urgent action after a study of the high street showed above average shop vacancy shop rates still plaguing parts of the country.
Picking through the bones of Peacocks
When value retailer Peacocks collapsed under the weight of almost £750m of debt last week, it sent shockwaves through the sector.
New brands hope to build their own British heritage
The heritage market has become crowded, but that hasn’t deterred newly launched brands from seeking to identify themselves with British quality and provenance.
Half of general merchandise sales to stem from online this Christmas
Shoppers will spend £9bn on general merchandise retail sales either bought directly online this Christmas or through multichannel, according to a report from Deloitte.
IMAGE GALLERY: Debenhams launches lingerie campaign with older model
Debenhams has cast a 58-year old model as the face of its Reger by Janet Reger range in its latest diversity campaign.
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EBay acquires data analysis firm to help it develop personal recommendations
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Private Sales: the secret’s out
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Retailers put the squeeze on suppliers
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Kensington backs key footwear trends
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Quiet week at John Lewis sees fashion sales slip
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Shattered retailers pick up the pieces
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Womenswear hard hit as Irish retail sales slump
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Rising cotton prices are here to stay, experts warn
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Events that are shaping the occasionwear sector
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UK manufacturers queue up to join our SOS campaign
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Colour takes starring role at this year’s Oscars
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Pearce urges indies to ‘dig their heels in’
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The rags to riches story of one man’s fashion life
