Happy New Year! Here’s a sneak peek at what’s featured in the first edition of Inside Retail Weekly for the year.

News: Retailers step into consolidation in the New Year

Which long-time fashion retailers have just been added to the line-up of troubled businesses closing shop in 2018?

News: A very merry Christmas?

The jury’s still out on whether it was actually a successful festive season for retailers.

News: Domino’s pay deal hits hurdle

Retail and Fast Food Workers Union proposes changes to franchise’s new enterprise agreement.

Opinion: Rocky waters ahead for franchise businesses

Challenges are on the horizon for Franchised Food Company and Retail Food Group this year.

From the source: Eric Morris, Review

We chat to the PAS Group CEO about taking the glamorous vintage-inspired overseas this year.

Feature: 6 brand trends to watch this year

From the development of creative experiences to the rise in purpose and transparency in brand strategy, here is what’s to come for retail brands this year.

Feature: Booze on the menu

Fast food retailers are planning to cash in on offering customers alcohol in the new year.

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