RetailingHow Effective Are Fake Amazon Reviews?
Amazon is increasingly plagued by fake reviews and scams – this article in The Economist shows how sellers game Amazon.
Coronavirus, Retailing, The High Street, And The Charity Shop
Charity stores are an important part of UK High Streets – but a combination of collapsing footfall, higher costs, and the shift to online shopping all threaten the sector.
Retail Change And The End Of The House Of Fraser
It seems that we’re watching the death throes of the House of Fraser – or at least of the House of Fraser brand. How much of this is a sign of the broader changes in retailing, and how much is the story of a poorly managed brand?
What Do 7,000 Job Losses At M&S Mean For The High Street?
Marks and Spencers have announced seven thousand job losses. What does this mean for M&S and retailing more generally?
Coronavirus And The City – Landlords Vs. Retailers: Apple UK Asks Landlords For Substantial Rent Cuts
Apple UK has allegedly asked UK landlords for substantial rent cuts. In an environment where the value of retail space is a fraction of what it was 6 months ago, should we be surprised?
Covid-19: The 3 Types Of Post-lockdown Retailers
Now that retailing in the UK is starting to open up, we can break retailers into three groups – two you should support and one you should avoid.
Modernity, Post-modernity, Place And The Street – A Bibliography
This is a bibliography of resources and articles that focus on modernity and post-modernity and place – some cover consumption/specific places.
Edinburgh Retailing Bibliography
This is a bibliography of the key historical documents that help explain why retailing in Edinburgh’s city centre looks like it does today.
What High-street Vacancy Rates Really Mean
While retail vacancy rates in the UK are declining, one in every seven shops is still empty. So is this decline all good news, or is it hiding some potentially bad news?