Breaking the chain?

Sam Trendall
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Following Comet's sad but predictable demise, are the days of big-brand tech retailers numbered? Sam Trendall examines what they need to do to survive

The collapse of Comet comes at the end of a harrowing year for the UK high street. In the past 12 months big names including JJB Sports, Clinton Cards, Game, Peacocks, Barratts, La Senza and Focus ...

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