Retail
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Have under-30s ‘lost the plot’ when it comes to Botox?
Talking Point Young people are proud of being ‘overly injected’ says leading cosmetic doctor
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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The UK’s Christmas egg shortage
feature Supermarkets blame bird flu but farmers say unfair buying practices are driving them out of business
By The Week Staff Published
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M&S to shut flagship Oxford Street store if demolition refused
Speed Read Retailer warns that key shopping street has ‘smell’ of ‘decline’
By The Week Staff Published
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Shoppers urged not to buy into dodgy Black Friday deals
Speed Read Consumer watchdog says better prices can be had on most of the so-called bargain offers
By The Week Staff Published
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Consumer confidence boost raises Black Friday sales hopes
feature Economic optimism increases ahead of annual shopping spree
By The Week Staff Published
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Five of the best sustainable beauty products
The Week Recommends Featuring refillable glass jars and ingredients derived from the by-products of juicing and food production
By The Week Staff Published
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Repurposing empty shops: the future of the British high street
In the Spotlight Entertainment, experiences and homes are earmarked to replace vacant retail sites
By The Week Staff Last updated
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The battle for Morrisons
In the Spotlight A vote of confidence in Britain? Or an unsavoury scramble by ‘private equity vultures’?
By The Week Staff Published
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Farewell, Gap: a high street staple falls
In the Spotlight Gap offered nostalgia and dated denim, but failed to keep up with the times
By The Week Staff Published
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Fake reviews: an industry within an industry
In the Spotlight Amazon and Google are under investigation by UK watchdog the CMA
By Mike Starling, The Week UK Published
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‘Democratising the right to laziness’: the rise of grocery apps
In Depth Groceries on-demand apps have sprung up in the last year, with delivery in as little as ten minutes
By The Week Staff Published
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UK’s ten best - and worst - places for shopping
feature Beaconsfield was named the leading retail centre, but which areas fail to impress?
By The Week Staff Published
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The great reopening
In Depth Spirits are high as consumers are unleashed, but recovery depends on other factors too
By The Week Staff Published
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Fire sale: what next for British retail’s collapsed brands?
feature Boohoo snaps up Debenhams as Asos confirms talks to buy Topshop, Topman and Miss Selfridge
By Mike Starling Published
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