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Why are shops struggling?
High street retailers like Harvey Nichols face huge challenges. Online shopping means fewer people visit physical stores, and rising costs for things like rent, energy, and staff make it harder to turn a profit. Economic uncertainty also makes people more careful with their spending on luxury items, hitting premium brands particularly hard.
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