Retail polarisation will make winners and losers in 2018

2 February 18

What a remarkable year 2017 was. The political games in Westminster and Brussels dominated the headlines.

Stores are reinventing the customer experience

3 February 17

Now that we are well into the new year, it gives us an opportunity to look back at 2016 and reflect on the achievements and challenges faced across the retail industry in the last 12 months.

Retailers must keep innovating to remain compelling

27 May 16

The past month has highlighted just how tough it is out there on Britain’s high streets, with high-profile administrations and tough trading updates from the industry.

Jeremy Collins is property director at John Lewis Department Stores

Shops are here to stay, but only if they’re in the right place

29 January 16

The beginning of a new year gives retailers a chance to reflect on what they have achieved, as well as the challenges they faced, over the previous 12 months.

Accurate rates are vital to revitalising our high streets

17 July 15

It is obvious from a walk down many high streets across the country that we are still facing extremely challenging times, despite the general economic recovery.

Retail set to become more selective

10 April 15

With only a few weeks until we know the outcome of what is arguably the most unpredictable election campaign in years, there is a sense that UK consumers are sitting tight.