Is 2026 the year retail thrives?
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Amid the struggling high street of the past five years, 2026 predictions hold promise for physical retail.
When the fashion bargains don’t add up
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I went into Pull&Bear expecting to buy a jacket and walked out questioning how transparent high street pricing really is….
As households tune in to the Martin Lewis Money Show, and food bank usage continues to soar, it is no secret that the UK is still struggling with the cost of living crisis.
Reselling: The Gen Z sneaker hustle
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Artefact explores the Gen Z hustle of sneaker reselling & the impact it has on today’s consumer culture.
Black Friday and the 'new normal'
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How second lockdown influenced Black Friday sale events and what losing in-store customers means for brick-and-mortar shops?
Glossier comes to London
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Multinational inspirational make-up brand opens a pop-up store in Covent Garden.
Make-up bans: Rebellion or individuality?
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“I prefer the way I look with make-up on,” said 41% of British women, we find out why they bother investing time on make-up.
At the cutting edge
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Kaye Sotomi, founder of the Chop Chop hair salon, considers the future of her industry
Department store crisis
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With online shopping rising in popularity, will it spell the end of department stores as their profits continue to decrease?
Copping, not shopping
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Artefact investigates the new form of retailing which means shopping for clothing brands is no longer as simple as it seems.