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Sports Direct Manchester flagship

Best of 2023: Sports Direct – How a former Nike exec plans to elevate...

As 2023 draws to a close, we look back at some of Retail Gazette's best bits. In March, we sat down with Sports Direct boss Ger Wright to find out her grand plans for the retailer.
Is private equity killing retail? Asda x EG group

Best of 2023: Is private equity ownership slowly killing retail?

With Asda's debt pile increasing further this week, Retail Gazette looks at the impact private equity is having on the retail sector.
Phil Halliday. HMV

Best of 2023: What’s next for HMV after its Oxford Street return?

HMV reopened the doors to its flagship at 363 Oxford Street in late November after a four-year absence. The central London location is where the...
Have London’s flagships simply become giant expensive billboards?

Best of 2023: Are London’s West End flagship stores just expensive billboards?

It would be hard not to notice the large flashy stores with music pumping out of them while walking along Oxford Street and Regent Street.
Argos

Best of 2023: Argos at 50 – how the ‘laminated book of dreams’ changed...

As Argos turns 50, Retail Gazette looks back at how it became a surprising pioneer of a new way of shopping.
Co-op

Why are supermarkets jumping on the member prices bandwagon?

If you shop in a mainstream supermarket, chances are you'll be familiar with member prices.

How charity shops became cool

The charity shop has become one of Gen Z's favourite ways to shop. Why has the trend exploded, and what can retailers do to capitalise on it?
Sainsbury's

As shoplifting soars, will self-checkout barriers become the norm?

Shoppers who prefer to use self-service checkouts may have noticed some changes of late as retailers including Morrisons and Sainsbury's have introduced exit barriers in some stores.
Boohoo wants THG Beauty CEO Rachel Horsefield to join Revolution Beauty's board

Revolution Beauty v Boohoo: the ugly battle over the beauty brand

Things are getting ugly at beauty brand Revolution Beauty as it finds itself entangled in a bitter battle with largest shareholder Boohoo.
Asos

Can Asos cost-cut its way back to growth?

Asos half-year losses widened to £290.9m as it struggles against a “challenging trading environment”.

Feature Resource

Why a reliable store systems support partner is a must for...

A reliable store systems support partner is one of the most important requirements for high street retailers Every retailer has experienced the chaos that occurs...

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