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  • 5 realistic retail trends for 2025

    23 Dec 2024 Insider Trends
    It’s that time of year where everyone gets out their retail crystal ball and starts predicting the trends that will shape the next 12 months. All too often, either the same trends get mentioned every ...
  • Crafting the perfect sourcing brief

    23 Dec 2024 Sara Allbright, Retail 100
    When you engage a new factory or producer to develop a product range, the quality of your sourcing brief will significantly influence the efficiency and success of your new product development (NPD) p ...
  • Welcome to our LinkedIn series, In the Loop - this is where we've asked industry professionals their opinions on some of retail's biggest issues... Each episode discusses perspectives on critical chal ...
  • Welcome to our LinkedIn series, In the Loop - this is our online series where we've asked industry professionals their opinions on some of retail's biggest issues... Each episode discusses perspective ...
  • Welcome to our LinkedIn series, In the Loop - this is where we've asked industry professionals their opinions on some of retail's biggest issues... Each episode discusses perspectives on critical chal ...
  • We’re about to enter the most wonderful time of the year for retail. Or we might have been in the past. While the Christmas season is still the most important for many retailers, it’s no longer confin ...
  • Sourcing in a volatile world

    15 Nov 2024 Anna Berry, Director, Retail 100
    To develop a profitable sourcing strategy, it is essential to consider various factors and make informed decisions. This process can be overwhelming, particularly if you aim to incorporate more ethica ...
  • As more companies make environmental pledges, how can we determine what is greenwashing and what is genuine? How can businesses prepare for upcoming legislative changes to ensure they are compliant wh ...
  • Revitalising the high street: navigating the changing retail landscape

    28 Oct 2024 Louise Welsby & Therese Oertenblad
    The high street, once the bustling heart of local communities, has been undergoing a profound transformation. The convergence of shifting consumer behaviours, economic changes, technological advanceme ...
  • Consumers love pre-loved clothing.  Buying second hand fashion has become a common behaviour with 52% of consumers reportedly shopping second hand apparel in 2023. According to ThredUp’s annual Resale ...