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Retail

Social Media

Why retailers need to start harnessing the power of social media  

As social media enjoys a retail renaissance, Ian Jindal, Editor-in-Chief of Internet Retailing, explains how vital it is for brands to harness the power of social media

News

Shopa secures £11m from Octopus and Notion

Social shopping site sees one of the most successful Series A rounds for a UK start-up.

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What SMEs need to know about the new retail ombudsman

The introduction of the UK's first retail ombudsman may have passed some by. But it's well-worth catching up on, say Boost Capital.

Growth Planning

How retailers can prevent January returns from blocking growth

On the face of it Christmas looks like a dream come true for businesses looking to encourage investment through demonstrating increased revenue.

Cyber Security

Retailers optimising transactions but forsaking security this holiday season

Despite record growth in online transactions forecast around the Christmas period, compliance and security is lower than ever.

News

Beringea joins investors at electronics business Maplin

Beringea has invested £5 million into Maplin from its ProVen Venture Capital Trusts as part of the syndicate of investors led by Rutland Partners who acquired the business in June.

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Smartzer closes angel round and partners with clothing brand Whistles

Having showcased its technology at London Fashion Weekend in September, Smartzer has launched with the help of high-net worths including Jamie True.

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Death of the high street: The five most high profile retail collapses of 2013 and 2014

In the wake of Chinese e-commerce business Alibaba becoming one of the biggest global IPOs in history, GrowthBusiness looks at how the UK high street has suffered from the rise of online shopping and highlights the casualties.

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Jon Moulton's Better Capital injects further funds into high street retailer Jaeger

To continue with IT upgrades, website improvements and store refurbishments, clothing and accessories chain Jaeger has secured £8.5 million of new funds.

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Furniture Village packages up £6 million investment deal

Independent furniture retailer Furniture Village has turned to equity capital so that it can finance a roll-out of UK stores.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Sainsbury's bolsters e-book offering through acquisition

High street supermarket chain Sainsbury's has added to its digital entertainment division by snapping up the remainder of e-books platform Anobii.

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Doug Richard-advised Brightpearl closes eight-figure funding round

Notion Capital and Eden Ventures are being joined by MMC Ventures as equity backers of retail software offering Brightpearl.