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February 21, 2023

UK shoppers are choosing bricks over clicks right now, but here’s why it isn’t the end for online retail

Leigh Sparks, University of Stirling

The rapid rise of online shopping is slowing but internet retail is here to stay.

March 28, 2018

Anthony Kent, Nottingham Trent University

Physical stores and online technology can work hand in hand.

January 12, 2017

Nelson Blackley, Nottingham Trent University

Two High Street titans look like they are travelling different paths, but watch out for trouble in 2017.

July 14, 2016

Gary Craig, University of Hull

You won’t see the chains because modern slavery doesn’t work like that.

Gary Craig
Emeritus Professor of Social Justice, University of Hull
Anthony Kent
Professor of Fashion Marketing, Nottingham Trent University
Leigh Sparks
Professor of Retail Studies and Deputy Principal, University of Stirling
Nelson Blackley
Senior Research Associate, Nottingham Business School, Nottingham Trent University