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High Street & Lifestyle
Shopping for Spring
A subject I love talking about and debating is whether ‘retail theatre’ in supermarkets is still as relevant today as it was in days gone by. Since Covid, all of my repeat supermarket items have been bought on...
On the move: how innovation in food-to-go is driving…
The food-to-go segment has had a rollercoaster few years. Hit hard by the pandemic, sandwich sellers and manufacturers have had to navigate unpredictable trading patterns since 2020, and adapt to new, and different,...
Where will our future merchants come from?
Those who know me know that I’m passionate about the UK as a nation of shopkeepers. There’s nothing I love more than speaking to and learning from a true merchant – someone who deeply understands their customer...
Are we in the next wave of channel innovation…
When Glossier launched in 2014, it felt like a new era for the beauty industry. The brand popularised the now-ubiquitous “skincare first, makeup second” approach, and became the first cosmetics label to gain a...
Could Off-Price be the most important sales channel for…
At the beginning of 2022, retailers and luxury brands were facing a stock problem. Consumer demand had returned, but manufacturing hubs in Asia were still navigating Covid restrictions. As a result, fashion businesses...
Spotlight on South Africa Part 1: corner store CPT
I have lived in the UK for over 30 years but I have never missed a Christmas at home in the sunshine in South Africa. Wherever I am in the world, I, of course, always look at stores and brands and keep an eye on my...
Thread.com: the future of luxury ecommerce
The rise of ecommerce and online shopping is one of the greatest challenges facing the fashion and luxury industries today. Brands want to tap into the growing online market and offer the convenience that the modern...
The Vogue Festival: how to dress for success
For the past three years, the Fashion and Luxury team at The MBS Group has attended the Vogue Festival. Mostly, when consultants go to conferences, it is to network – we go to this one to listen to the incredible...
Why first flagships are so crucial in fashion
The big fashion story this week was undoubtedly the long-awaited opening of Victoria Beckham’s first flagship store. Located on Mayfair’s Dover Street, and measuring over 6,000 sq ft, the store is clearly a huge...
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