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Retail

Stat: UK shoppers experience bargain hunting highs

According to new research from VoucherCodes, 86% of UK consumers experience a dopamine rush when they find a bargain, suggesting that shopping satisfaction is now as much psychological as it is financial.

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Fashion

The New Auction House Playbook

Auction houses, faced with falling income, are responding to the lifestyle interests of younger art collectors by offering one-off experiences and digital-first fandom sales.

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Retail

Black Friday Alfresco

US – Outdoor clothing company Recreational Equipment Inc (REI) is to encourage people to venture outside on Black Friday.

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Technology

Money in make-up

Global – The luxury cosmetics industry is experiencing a boom among the selfie generation.

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Retail

Shutting up shop

US – Department store retailers must face the harsh reality of sliding sales figures and close hundreds of locations, says property research firm Green Street Advisors.

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Retail

Preview: Righteous Retail

Global – This holiday season, retailers are urging shoppers to be more thoughtful in their consumption.

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Retail

Righteous Retail

In defiance of Black Friday pandemonium, some retailers are withdrawing discounts and urging consumers to be more thoughtful in their consumption.

Glitch Coffee Café, Japan
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Food & Drink

Over instant

UK – It’s official, interest in instant coffee has gone off the boil as consumers discover a more sophisticated palate.

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Technology

Smartphone surge

Africa – Sales of smartphones in Africa have risen sharply in 2015, continue to eat into the total mobile market.