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Wolverhampton Frasers

Analysis

Analysis: The four ways Frasers has turbocharged growth during the pandemic

2021-12-13T07:43:00+00:00By

In its latest set of interim results, both Frasers’ profits and sales outshine those recorded in the pre-pandemic era. Retail Week examines how Frasers has prospered in a difficult trading period.

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Brass Selfridges sign on London store wall

Analysis

Analysis: What the Central Group deal means for Selfridges

2021-12-03T12:08:00+00:00By

Following months of speculation, it was revealed that Thailand’s Central Group has agreed on terms to snap up famous department store business Selfridges. 

Katie Bickerstaffe, M&S

Opinion

Katie Bickerstaffe: 'This year, back-to-the-floor means packing online orders for M&S HQ staff'

2021-12-01T12:21:00+00:00By

Over the past 18 months, we have seen five to seven years’ worth of change in this industry, so we’ve had to change, to be bolder, braver, and more committed to reshaping M&S. 

Oxford Street Christmas lights 2021

Opinion

‘Never mind the closures – openings show West End is poised for bounceback’

2021-11-22T14:49:00+00:00By

When the switch was flicked on London’s West End Christmas lights a couple of weeks ago, it symbolised not just the start of peak trading but brighter prospects for the shopping district.

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