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State of the high street: Retail closures remain high

The British high street has had something to endure of late. A slump after Brexit, relentless store closures, a surge in online shopping, an increase in minimum wage and pricy business rates to top it all off. No wonder so many retailers are forced to close their doors when trading is tough at best. Over 130 stores close per day in the UK And it...

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Shoppers crave in-store tech, like VR and smart-fitting rooms

The British high street may be under threat thanks to the rise of e-commerce and m-commerce, but consumers love for the high street endures as it holds a pivotal role in shopping journeys. However, more and more consumers are seeking out digital experiences in physical stores, such as smart fitting rooms, touch-screen technology and virtual...

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British high street doesn't feel the February blues

British high street retailers needn't to dread February any longer as they have broken the course this year after recording the best monthly growth since December 2011, BDO’s monthly High Street Sales Tracker revealed. “The high street tends to dread February, but these results will be a fillip for retailers. The fact this year’s major snowfall...

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High street shops closing at record rate

Self-help measures taken by desperate shop owners on the High Street need to be be urgently bolstered by Government, a report due this week will urge. Figures to be published by the British Independent Retailers Association will show that although the rapid rate of decline over the past two years has begun to slow, the estimated 330,000 stores...