Archive for August 2023
Discovering London Shopfronts
As a long term resident of London who has been writing about retail along with food & drink for over 20 years I can largely navigate my way around the city by shop and pub. It’s not often that I’m presented with a highly recommended venue that I’ve not heard of before so it was…
Read MoreIn search of service
Every couple of years, my family enjoys a short stay at The Grand Hotel in Eastbourne, where we enjoy the sort of old-school ambience and service that is something of a rarity at UK coastal hotels. It is no surprise that an episode (The Body in the Library) of Miss Marple was filmed at the…
Read MoreSustainable Retail: Switching onto refurbished electronics
Welcome to the latest sustainability column that takes a look at what retailing is doing to address the issues in its industry. Much of the ongoing focus will be on fashion but not exclusively. This month’s column takes look at the emerging market in refurbished electronics that might not be as hyped as fashion but…
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