Christmas is critical for the success of retailers in the UK, so what are they doing to attract eyeballs this year?
Consumers are changing the way they define luxury, requiring brands and retailers to adapt according to changing demand.
The fashion resale market is growing fast but with many operators remaining unprofitable does it have a future?
A new major online fashion player is taking over the fast fashion market.
Streetwear has exploded onto the fashion scene and sent rifts throughout the entire fashion industry, ultimately defining modern fashion trends.
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Workplace attire has steadily been moving towards more casual wear and this is no more apparent than in footwear. Where are people buying their shoes now?
We explore the future of workwear and how this could affect brands, their proposition and their portfolios.
With more and more top brands now being stocked by high street retailers, are we seeing the emergence of a new generation of department stores?
With fashion being one of the world's most polluting industries, we look at which brands are already leading the way towards a greener future
With fashion retailers streamlining their store portfolios, what can replace them as drivers of footfall and who will they appeal to?
While the concept of buying second-hand is not new, it is seeing a renewed surge in interest under the label of 'pre-loved'.
With stores forced to close for much of last year, many retailers have enhanced their online platforms and mobile applications as well as introducing new concepts, such as virtual shopping.
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This week we look at the trading performance of retailers over a very challenging Christmas period, and the trends that emerged.
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With comfort becoming the shopping essential during lockdown, it has had a significant impact on fashion retailers.
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With the announcement that UK GDP fell by a record 20.4% in Q2 this year, the UK is now officially in recession. But what does this mean for the retail sector?
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With today being the day that non-essential stores re-open in England, many stakeholders will be closely monitoring the impact on the fashion sector.
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During this period of isolation many retailers have pivoted operations to their e-commerce platforms. Is this the solution to maintain cash flow and customer engagement? Or does it present a new set of challenges?
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Fashion retailers are changing the way that they operate, appear and interact with the consumer in order to differentiate themselves away from….themselves.
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Gone are the days when second-hand clothing meant a trip to the local charity shop to rummage through a selection of mothballed cardigans.
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While the fashion industry has yet to fully catch up with shifting consumer preferences, some retailers and brands have seized the opportunities to emphasise sustainability in components of their value chain and systems.
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