Browsing time of South West England shoppers is twice as long as that of Londoners
A new survey has found that customers in the South West of England spend an average browsing time of two hours and 20 minutes in stores each week. more»
High Streets Initiative
Despite being one of the most recognisable symbols of Britain's retail economy, our high streets are under threat. A combination of taxes, shopping behaviour changes and local authority regulation are putting pressure on independent and small retailers. However, our High Streets Initiative will present the manifestation of these threats in real life and explain how the high street can future-proof itself for the next 100 years.
A third of consumers would rather “wash the dishes” than shop in-store
The latest industry data has revealed that while 81 per cent of retail sector decision makers still consider physical shops as important, just 45 per cent of customers agree. more»
Introducing the Business Advice High Streets Initiative
They remain a cornerstone of the country’s local communities, yet high streets in towns and cities up and down the UK are struggling to keep pace with the ever-changing face of British retail. more»
Yell and Facebook forge local advertising product
Small businesses throughout the UK will have access to a “highly targeted” local advertising product after social media platform Facebook and digital marketing company Yell partnered. more»
