Seven last-minute startup tips ahead of Black Friday weekend
Between 13 November and 24 December 2016, £25bn was spent with online UK retailers, making Black Friday weekend an unmissable opportunity for smaller ventures. 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.
Half of UK shoppers want to customise their contactless payment limit
Some 48 per cent of British consumers want the option of setting their own contactless payment limit, after a majority of retailers backed an increase to the current ceiling. more»
Three Black Friday tips to help small retailers boost sales and stand out
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are famous for huge deals and steep discounts. That’s why participating in these days can make it feel like it’s just for the big retailers. Here are three ways small businesses can generate profit over the weekend. more»
Retail leaders call for “shoppers’ Budget” to save high street businesses
British retail's most influential leaders have called on the chancellor to deliver a “shoppers’ Budget” this week to help safeguard the future of high street businesses, demanding decisive action on business rates and living costs. more»
Retail sales are expected to reach £2.6bn on Black Friday 2017
On Friday 24 November, UK retail sales are expected to soar, with some 21 million shoppers spending £1.8m per minute, online and in-store. more»
How to successfully target a niche market in a major industry
Niche markets are often double-edged swords. Many assume that markets are only niche because nobody has thought to exploit them yet, but it is never that simple. more»
In-store technology the key to high street success this Christmas
Independent retail owners adopting in-store technology to create a personalised and efficient customer experience could be the first to win shoppers from high street chains this Christmas, new research has suggested. more»
Small retailers eye Black Friday success with one in four set to participate
Almost a quarter of the UK’s independent retailers are preparing special Black Friday offers, as the growing value of the sales weekend sees the number of participating businesses rise significantly. more»
High street retail closures fall to seven-year low
In the first six months of 2017, rates of retail openings and closures fell to their lowest level in the UK for seven years. more»
Ten top Black Friday marketing strategies for independent retailers
To help smaller retailers make the most of the nation’s £6bn shopping weekend, Business Advice offers ten Black Friday marketing strategies that will allow independents to compete with the promotional budgets of high street chains and ecommerce giants. more»
