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Consolidated in-store experiences – the new way forward?
News that Frasers Group is opening a new flagship Birmingham store to include Sports Direct, USC, Evans Cycles and GAME, as well as an e-sports arena, demonstrates a bold approach for driving footfall … [Read more...] about Consolidated in-store experiences – the new way forward?
Retail Giants resize their dominance – but opportunity still knocks
One thing is for sure where 2020 is concerned, it has challenged the retail market more than anyone could have realised at the start of the year. With news of Arcadia's ongoing troubles and the sad … [Read more...] about Retail Giants resize their dominance – but opportunity still knocks
‘Non competes’ – Deja vu all over again
Compare and contrast the following statements, each made under the auspices of the Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise, Innovation and Science. "The consensus view ... was that restrictive … [Read more...] about ‘Non competes’ – Deja vu all over again
Apply for UK Government funding for robotic AI by 20 November 2020
UK registered businesses have until 11am on Friday 20 November 2020 to apply for funding for Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies from the the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund … [Read more...] about Apply for UK Government funding for robotic AI by 20 November 2020
The Week In Pensions – outbreak of pension scams accompany pandemic
The Week In Pensions provides you with a digest of the most important developments in pensions law and regulation along with highlighting some of the most interesting stories from the pensions … [Read more...] about The Week In Pensions – outbreak of pension scams accompany pandemic