British retailers invite rival brands to fill their empty spaces
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As online deliveries surge and shop sales fall, Britain's retailers are looking to refit their once-bustling superstores with new attractions such as rivals' fashion brands to fill empty spaces and keep shoppers coming through the door.
In a shift in strategy aimed at making the space profitable and avoiding store closures, retailers such as Tesco have also started experimenting with gyms and children's play areas to entertain customers.
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