Will 2082 be the year ecommerce kills off the high street for good?
66 years from now, all retail sales will be made online, according to a new study. Could 2082 be the year the high street sees its final shopper? 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.
High street sees worst August sales for three years in 2018
It's bad news for the British high street. New figues reveal the worst August performance for three years, in further evidence of the pressure on traditional retailers. more»
Business rates bill is “double what the council first told me”: A cafe on the brink of closure
As the Federation of Small Businesses launches a new campaign to protect small high street shops, one cafe owner reveals how a business rates hike has threatened the survival of their business. more»
Business rates freeze and free parking: FSB sets out plan to save high street businesses
A business rates freeze, better parking infrastructure and access to cash are vital elements of a thriving high street and must immediately be addressed by policy makers, according to the Federation of Small Businesses. more»
5 independent retailers reveal why Christmas planning should start in September
With Rakuten Marketing revealing that 48% of shoppers worldwide have already bought Christmas presents, we were curious to find out if the jolly season was as much of a priority for small businesses. more»
Plastic bag charge could double and extend to small retailers
Small retailers in England could be included in the government’s plastic bag charge initiative, after the prime minister revealed plans to increase the cost for shoppers. more»
Have mobile apps killed off the high street, or are they fighting to save it?
Mobile apps have been instrumental in the rise of online shopping – but are they a natural enemy of the high street, or can they support our bricks and mortar businesses? more»
How the heatwave impacted Britain’s high streets
From a retail perspective, the British heatwave certainly helped to give the high street a boost as consumers enjoyed shopping in air-conditioned shopping centres. more»
71% of shoppers use their phones IN-STORES. This and 4 other UK retail trends of 2018 revealed
Shopper-first retailing may be all the rage, but just how many independent retailers have the time, budget and knowledge to put this into practice? New research from 6,000 consumers and 1.4 billion ecommerce visits reveals what British shoppers actually want. Here's how to jump on the biggest consumer habits shaping retail in 2018. more»
High street firms braced for £759m business rates hike in 2019
England’s high streets and town centres could see business rates increase by almost £759m next year, according to ratings experts. more»
