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In talks with Retail Champion, Clare Rayner

With the recent Government announcement that Mary Portas will lead a review on the state of the UK high street and a new independent initiative launching next month, aimed at boosting consumer interest in small retailers, the high street is more than ever under retail scrutiny. FashionUnited took some time to talk to retail guru, expert, speaker...

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Independent Day Initiative

The beginning of next month, July 4th, consumers will be encouraged to buy one item from their local independent store in a bid to help keep British high streets alive.The ‘Independents Day’ initiative is the result of a collaboration between Skillsmart Retail, The National Skills Academy for Retail and Mary ‘Queen of Shops’ Portas. Consumers...