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Retail

Analysis and advice from the front lines of the retail transformation.

UK Retail Apocalypse Deepens

The gap between closures and openings on the British high street has widened to record levels, according to new analysis from PwC.

Marks and Spencer May Close More Stores Than Planned, CEO Says

Tumbling sales and difficulty adapting to online retail means the British company may potentially increase the number of stores set to close.

Zalando Seeks to Counter Return Problems and Smaller Orders

Europe’s biggest online fashion retailer is working to counteract a fall in average order size after it reported the slowest sales growth since launching a decade ago.

Hugo Boss Expects Strong Year End After Weather Dents Profits

The luxury fashion house fell short of analyst forecasts this quarter but expects a full recovery in sales to follow.

If We Built the Retail Model From Scratch, What Would It Be?

With the rise of the experience economy, retail spaces are undergoing a radical rethink of their business models — as well as their very purpose.

As Scandal Sinks Topshop's Brand Temperature, Should Philip Green Sell?

Corporate scandals don’t often damage strong consumer brands but public awareness of the scandal surrounding the Topshop owner appears to be higher than usual.

French Group Vivarte Sells off Chevignon Brand

The French fashion company, which has lately been disposing of assets to cut debt, has agreed to sell Chevignon to the Royer company and businessmen Stephane Collaert and Thierry Le Guenic.

Walmart Kicks Off Holiday Season With Digital Store Maps

The retailer will also offer faster checkout, allowing customers to bypass lines and pay for items in the product department where they are shopping.

Debenhams to Close 50 Stores

After full-profits fell by 65 percent, its biggest loss in 240-year history, the British department store chain is set to close 50 stores over three to five years.

Retailers Are Preparing for a Happy Holidays

Analysts are predicting another big jump in holiday spending. Retailers are shaking up how they make the sale — online and in stores — to attract consumers who demand both low prices and a convenient shopping experience.

Billion-Dollar Retailer Reveals Future Plans for China 

At the helm of a 750-store network across Greater China, Sham Kar Wai knows a thing or two about the Chinese consumer. On the eve of I.T Group’s 30th anniversary, the founder and CEO explains how he will double down on the market.

Gucci’s Roadmap for Growth

President and chief executive Marco Bizzarri talks future growth, that leaked video message to employees and continued trouble with China’s e-commerce ecosystem.

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