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Republic goes into administration

High street fashion chain Republic is expected to go into administration, putting up to 2,000 retail jobs at risk. The Leeds-based retailer, which operates 120 stores, is reported to have seen a downturn in sales in recent months. Founded in 1986 as a denim retailer, the company expanded rapidly around ten years ago and now sells a range of...

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2012 retailers to expand in new markets

With consumer spending hitting a low and UK economic growth stunted, retailers are looking for ways to offset this in 2012. According to new research from the Economist Intelligence Unit, expansion into emerging markets is going to be the most beneficial way to do this. Having surveyed retail professionals, Jon Copestake, Lead Analyst for...