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Wiser Insights: Navigating 2023’s Online Back-to-School Retail Trends

Wiser

The convenience, variety, and value offered by online platforms presents a compelling proposition for consumers. Furthermore, the COVID-19 pandemic has played a significant role in this shift, with safety concerns prompting many to avoid crowded department stores.

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Why Colette, TDE parent Marquee Retail Group is looking to expand

Inside Retail

We’ve tried to be smart with our forward buying, we’ve [put] a lid on costs, and are making sure that we’re promoting a value offer. Our role will be to open new stores, push new markets and ranges and promote aggressively.” “Our plan is to build a local, online business. We’re also [continuing to] invest,” he said.

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Marks & Spencer Reports Strong Full-Year Results for 2024

365 Retail

We remained unswerving in our commitment to trusted value, offering customers exceptional quality at the very best price. The retail giant’s emphasis on quality, coupled with delivering value for its customers, has clearly resonated well with consumers who are still willing to pay a premium for their upmarket offering.

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Has John Lewis Partnership finally turned a corner with its ‘refreshed’ turnaround plan?

Retail Gazette

Sister chain John Lewis will also be receiving new store fits in some of its locations. New store fits will be supplemented by new technological enhancements to support customer service, including headsets which are being rolled out across teams.

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