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Turning purses into pounds: The investment value of fashion

Investing in fashion may bring higher returns than a savings account, as new data shows. And it is not just exotic-skinned Birkin bags which could yield a mighty profit. An investment study by Raisin, a savings marketplace, reveals trainers, handbags and watches are some of the world’s biggest money-makers. The study revealed the price increase...

Retail

What if online stores took to the high street?

How would online retailers fare if they were to compete on the UK high street? That’s what European technology firm Raisin has tried to find out. Using mobile and desktop search visibility versus revenue, the company has visualised how much space online shops command in comparison to physical stores in a “virtual high street”. In terms of...