Why self-checkout is taking over fashion, despite shopper backlash

Uniqlo, the Japanese fast fashion brand, has installed self-service checkouts in all of its stores, including its Covent Garden branch in central London – Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg A sultry Thursday afternoon in Wimbledon might not seem like the perfect time to buy wool trousers and fluffy jumpers. However, there were a few suitors at Uniqlo. Olivia, … Read more

I lost four stone in six months – even though I always hated exercise

After almost a year of deliberation, Fiona Dawson quit her senior role at a luxury fashion retailer to focus on her health I worked in marketing for decades. I loved my job, but the long hours and a very stressful environment made me lose sight of all my priorities, especially my health. The kilos had … Read more