To help small business owners keep their discounting strategies on the right side of Trading Standards, Grid Law founder David Walker offers a legal context to three different price promotion scenarios with advice for avoiding the common pitfalls. more»
Retail sales in Scotland warmed up last month as shoppers blasted by the “Beast from the East” snow storms stocked up on extra winter clothes. more»
It’s natural for your cash flow to fluctuate throughout the year. We all have busy times and quieter periods, but if we’re not careful, these quiet times can put such a strain on cash flow that it can take months to recover. more»
Even after Take Back Tuesday on 2 January – when UK return volumes doubled that of a normal working day – gift returns cause by failed Christmas deliveries will still cost retailers hundreds of millions of pounds. more»
After the curtains drew on another Small Business Saturday, we asked a panel of small business owners whether the growing prominence of Black Friday threatens to undermine a day dedicated to supporting independent firms. more»
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»
Here are seven winter preparation tips for small businesses, so that owners can cope with what can be a tricky trading period whilst maintaining their sanity. more»
Retail businesses looking to tap into wider consumer spending trends will welcome the news that, despite uncertain economic conditions, levels of disposable income appear to be increasing. more»
Small suppliers and entrepreneurs selling via Amazon Prime will have an opportunity for a major sales boost on 11 July, as the annual Amazon Prime Day will offer one-off deals to Prime members. more»
Like the giants of UK retail, independent retail owners should think about personal loyalty schemes and take advantage of data to build revenue and a loyal customer base. more»
