11-09-2018 
Demand for Plus Size Fashion Continues to Soar
The latest research shows that demand for Plus size fashion from Simply Be and others is growing at a phenomenal rate. A sales trend that looks set...
28-08-2018 
10 Top Tips For Retailers & Manufacturer’s To Get Ahead Today
High street closures have become the norm up and down the UK with some of the biggest players in retail getting seriously burnt. How are retailers...
24-08-2018 
Rethinking the Role of the Store
The chatter around the “death of the British high street” has been getting louder as of late, and the recent revelation thatonline sales figures...
20-08-2018 
Trend News: Footwear – Young Men Give Women A Run For Their Money
The latest analysis from Mintel research into the British footwear market has revealed some interesting developments: + Young men aged- 16-24 have...
14-08-2018 
Springboard: High Street Fall Hiatus For July
What an incredible summer we’re experiencing. It’s amazing how a decent period of vitamin D can lift our spirits and prolong that gorgeous...
09-07-2018 
Liberty London X Richard Quinn
Today, July 9th, British designer of the moment Richard Quinn is releasing his exclusive accessory collection in partnership with Liberty London....
21-06-2018 
Do Consumers Make Good Choices About Clothes?
People buy clothes without even thinking. No matter how well intentioned they may be, shoppers end up purchasing articles of clothing without taking...
08-06-2018 
How Has the Retail Industry Become More Inclusive?
Over time, it’s clear to see that fashion retailers have become more diverse and inclusive. From adding a maternity section to their collections,...
07-06-2018 
House of Fraser To Close 31 Stores
Is this the beginning of the end for retails’ high street giants? Less than one month ago Marks & Spencer announced plans to close more than...
24-05-2018 
Grass Roots Talent Support Courtesy of Debenhams
Graduate Fashion Week 2017 Menswear prize winner Daniel Rynne, has been named as the latest designer to gain Debenhams grass roots talent support...
24-05-2018 
Pop Up of the Week: Rosa Bloom
Described as ‘wearable happiness’ Rosa Bloom is a label that embraces glitter and shine – sequins! For a taste of the latest Rosa Bloom...
22-05-2018 
More Store Closures Announced by M&S – Is It the End for Traditional Retail?
The long-established British retailer Marks & Spencer has announced further plans to close more than 100 stores by 2022 as part of a “radical...
23-04-2018 
Fairtrade Calls for a Living Wage Deadline
To mark the launch of Fashion Revolution Week (23rd – 29th April), the Fairtrade Foundation is calling on more fashion and apparel brands and...
17-04-2018 
reGAIN App Aims to Revolutionize Fashion Recycling
A much-needed fashion recycling incentive courtesy of the reGAIN app… Launching today, 17th April 2018, is the first UK app to tackle the...
11-04-2018 
Best Dressed Window: Less is More
We take a look at high-end brands and how keeping it simple is key to their spring window displays… Italians aren’t shy when it comes to...
04-04-2018 
Pop Goes the High Street
By Rebecca Walker, senior associate, and Helen Wheddon, partner, at Stevens & Bolton LLP 2018 has not exactly got off to a flying start for...
23-03-2018 
ASOS.com Score a Hat Trick at The Retail Week Awards
Fashion retailers ASOS.com, Missguided, MatchesFashion.com, Gymshark and Shop Direct all scooped trophies at the Retail Week Awards sponsored by...
22-03-2018 
Westfield to Claim ‘Largest Shopping Centre in Europe’ Title
It’s not all doom and gloom for the UK retail sector as Westfield London continues to invest and expand its retail, restaurant and leisure...
20-03-2018 
Shop Via Instagram…Now You Can
From today, Tuesday 20 March, Instagram has launched Shopping in the UK, which allows businesses to tag products in their organic posts and for...
13-03-2018 
Retail Can Work – The Rise of the Independent
As multiple stores like New Look, Maplin and Toys ‘R’ Us become the latest retail casualties on the high street the latest statistics reveal an...
01-03-2018 
Blame the Weather – In Retail You Can
In retail there are so many factors that can affect footfall and sales, along with the fundamentals, such as offering a positive in-store...
19-02-2018 
Sir Philip Green in Talks to Sell Arcadia Group
What a difference a decade makes, it wasn’t so long ago that high street giant Top Shop, part of Arcadia Group, was excelling in sales and...
14-02-2018 
The Psychology of Shopping on the High Street
Once upon a time shops were relatively simple enterprises. Now, all sorts of methodology is implemented when it comes to trying to attract customers...
05-02-2018 
Deal or No Deal – UK Retailers Best and Worst Brexit Outcomes
Alison Conley, Head of Retail & Consumer at MHA MacIntyre Hudson, a firm of chartered accountants, tax and business advisers, comments on how...