Once, the British high street was a hub for consumers' every need. But today, it's turning into nothing short of a ghost town. This was clear during Black Friday last year where high street visits and sales declined by 6.5% compared to the year before. more»
“A brand for a company is like a reputation for a person. You earn reputation by trying to do hard things well.” Those words were said by Amazon founder and […] more»
Does internet retail really signal the death of brick and mortar stores? If you’re thinking of starting a brick-and-mortar business in 2019, the timing is in your favour. To the […] more»
An increasing number of men say they enjoy the experience of shopping on the high street much more now than they did five years ago, crediting improved retail experience and choices as the main reason. more»
The crisis began in October 2018 when Patisserie Valerie revealed “significant, and potentially fraudulent accounting regularities”. more»
Almost 40% of Britons wouldn’t care if the traditional UK high street disappeared, new survey findings have revealed, with online shopping already filling the void. more»
Alongside stimulating interest in places, pop-ups bring dynamism and vibrancy to areas. They also serve as a pipeline of businesses to enter more permanent bricks and mortar settings left vacant. more»
Shoppers prefer the human touch rather than sophisticated retailer technology such as automated checkouts and AI, according to new findings. more»
Following a hugely successful Small Business Saturday 2018, Business Advice sat down with the initiative's founder, Michelle Ovens, to hear her thoughts on the future of independent retail, and why discount days like Black Friday won't save small high street businesses. more»
Politicians squabbling over the impact of “bewildering Brexit” has left UK shoppers lacking in Christmas cheer this year. more»
