Beauty boom or bust: does the UK have too many salons?
With 12 new salons opening each week, competition in the beauty industry is hotting up, but is there still enough business to go around?
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The luxury market is tricky to crack but the rewards can be great
Businesses selling high-end products face low volume sales and fierce competition. But with the right branding, the sense of customer loyalty can’t be beaten
The eight technologies every entrepreneur should know about
Rapid technological change can be hard for small businesses to track. We speak to the experts about the trends shaping the future
Digital has changed the fabric of UK fashion
Smartphones, social media and consumer data have changed the face of the industry as retailers adapt to an increasingly digitised society
The ideal shopping experience: can technology deliver?
Virtual-reality shops, magic dressing room mirrors, 3D printing … the choice for consumers is huge, but can technology alone create a retail Utopia?