As major high street businesses struggle to cope with the rise of ecommerce and shifting shopping habits, Gary Little, co-CEO at consumer finance specialist Duologi, looks at how smaller retailers can thrive in the new retail landscape. more»
It seems only a matter of time before another well-known high street brand announces store closures. So, how can small businesses avoid the same fate? more»
Ailing high street retailers have been forced to let go almost 50,000 employees in 2018 alone, new research has revealed. more»
Small business expert Michelle Ovens looks at how local retailers and initiatives are bringing prosperity back to UK high streets. more»
Another day, another high street stalwart announces store closures. Coming hard on the heels of M&S cutting 27 stores, now House of Fraser is set to close 31 of its 59 stores and Poundworld is calling in the administrators. It is time retailers embraced change or face shutting up shop for good. more»
Britain?s banks are closing at a rate of almost 60 branches each month, a consumer group has found, stripping vital services away from communities. more»
According to first-hand accounts from retailers, shoppers are likely to witness intimidation, drug dealing and vandalism when browsing their local high street. So what impact has anti-social behaviour had on their business? more»
Doomed House of Fraser stores in England were denied almost ?1m in business rates relief over the last year, analysis of government data has found. more»
As pubs, estate agents and banks struggle to maintain a high street presence in 2018, new research has revealed which independent business are gaining a stronghold amidst the challenges facing retailers. more»
Two weeks ahead of the 2018 World Cup in Russia, Britain's high street businesses have been promised a sales boost of up to ?1.33bn during the tournament, as football fever drives fans into pubs, cafes and bars to watch England compete. more»
