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Retail

News

High street gripes: survey reveals demand for manned tills 

A survey of 10,000 UK consumers on their high street pet peeves shows a demand for manned checkout stations over self-service kiosks.

News

German e-retailer enters UK market, ignores high street, and aims high

Reichelt, an ambitious electronics retailer announced its entry into the UK's competitive market, guaranteeing products that are 20 to 50 per cent cheaper. Here's why the model makes sense

News

Brightpearl raises $11 Million to fund US expansion

Retail management platform has bases in Bristol and San Francisco.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Truworths International takes 89% stake in Office Retail Group

Deal worth £256m marks South African retailing group’s entry into the UK retail market

PR and Marketing Strategy

Curing shopping basket abandonment – a golden opportunity for online retailers

Online customers not completing their orders and leaving empty-handed is a major problem for e-commerce traders: so how can it be addressed?

News

Highland Europe backs ShopFully with €10m investment 

Italian headquartered business is a retail platform that boasts 13 million users.

News

Eight Roads Ventures invests $17m in More2

Latest in long list of investments from Venture Fund formerly known as Fidelity Growth Partners.

Growth Planning

Going offline: How to make a smooth transition from e-commerce to the high-street

After a decade-long rush to take businesses online, many are now looking to return to the high-street in the form of pop-up shops to promote their brand: but it isn't without its challenges.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Thorntons shareholders welcome news of £112m bid from Ferrero Interational

Thorntons shares jump 42% as news breaks

News

Octer launches fresh crowdfunding campaign after record first round

Mobile-based shopping centre for 200 major UK retailers is back on Seedrs after raising $1m in 24-hours last year.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Majestic Wines acquires Naked Wines in £70m deal

Cavendish Corporate Finance advises on deal for online wine retailer.

News

WorldStores raises £25m in Goldman Sachs-led funding round

Online furniture retailer consolidates position as market-leader