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Debenhams has filed an appeal to a local tribunal in Swansea to fight an increase in its business rates bill. The appeal’s outcome could determine the future of its store in the city.

Consumers staying home more often are bad news for the make-up and fragrance categories this year with the wider beauty sector set to decline by as much as 10%, a value that won't be recouped next year.

UK consumers will continue to prioritise haircare spending now that society is opening up again, but some changes are being seen in their attitudes post-pandemic.

The importance of buy now, pay later (BNPL) services to global retail has been thrown into sharp relief this week as two companies specialising in this area show the strength of demand.

Intu’s administration filing hasn't stopped retailers from signing up to open stores at its major malls. The latest news is that Next will be opening three of its new concept premium beauty stores at Intu locations.

​M&S may have been seeing stronger results from its foods of late, but it continues to launch ideas to boost its fashion ops and this week it has unveiled new click & collect solutions to "turbocharge growth at M&S.com”.

​Arcadia could allegedly be in breach of employment law as staff facing redundancy are being offered less favourable terms based on the pay received during the furlough period, a report said on Tuesday.

Footfall to UK retail destinations continued to improve in the latest week, although it remained historically low. Springboard’s tracking data showed a rise as growth accelerated in Greater London and the South East.