VAT (Value added tax) is a consumption tax paid by the end customer. It can be complex and time-consuming, with penalties if you get it wrong. Obligatory registration for VAT […] more»

With the UK set for its first digital Black Friday following a second national lockdown, many companies are hoping to capitalise on what is usually the busiest shopping weekend of the year. more»

Theestimated loss of Black Friday UK spend due to lockdown is predicted to beover 1.26bn. Here's what you need to know to make the most margins this pre-Christmas season. more»

Unless you're like certain FMCG retailers who are experiencing a surge in online sales, chances are, due to the uncertain times we find ourselves in, your sales have probably suffered a dip. Here's how to improve things. more»

Photo-sharing platform Instagram has taken further strides into ecommerce with the launch of an in-app checkout tool. more»

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»

Ten years ago, garden centre employee Andy Baxter took a risk and brought the gardening industry online.Here's how he grew his business from the grassroots up. more»

Although UK consumers have become hooked on ecommerce 87% bought at least one product online last year a number of frustrations have begun to affect the shopping experience. more»

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»