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UK's retail sector witnesses fifth month of negative sales in February

Total in-store and online sales fell 1.3 percent in February, marking the fifth consecutive month of negative sales results, according to new data from BDO’s High Street Sales Tracker. BDO research found that the fashion and homewares sectors both performed very poorly, with like-for-like sales declining 4.8 percent and 4.1 percent respectively....

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Evening Standard presents London Rising: The future of the high street

This London Fashion week, we will explore London Rising for fashion and retail, championing the people, ideas and emerging trends. Hosted by Evening Standard Fashion Editor Chloe Street, our panel of experts discuss the Future of the high street, from rental revolution to boutique rebirth. You will hear from Jane Sheperdson CBE from MyWardrobe...