Self-described "sewing addict" and lover of 1950s vintage style, Alice Gallagher has been sewing since she was a child. While on maternity leave in 2014, Gallagher was inspired to take her passion to the next level. more»
The chancellor has tabled the idea of a so-called “Amazon tax” to level the playing field between online and high street retailers. more»
With the summer still in full swing, it might seem premature to start thinking about Black Friday – but getting it right can take months of planning. more»
The high street is in chaos. Media is fragmenting at pace. Millennials are ambivalent about marketing. So what do we do now? more»
Although passwords remain a central part of online shopping, technology is enabling new ways for users to access personal accounts. Urs Gubser, head ecommerce strategy at SIX Payment Services, provides a reality check for ecommerce retailers. more»
From one-to-one support and guidance, to webinars and overseas trade missions – what could you get from the DIT to help you on your journey to going global? more»
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»
Amazon’s Prime Day 2018 is just around the corner. If retailers fail to prepare, they could miss out on a tremendous opportunity. more»
In 2016, the so-called “shoppable tags” were introduced by Instagram. However, these tags continue to take willing participants to the online shop of a merchant. In the future, this step could be omitted. So where does this leave retailers? 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»
