Amidst the high street chaos, small retailers are finding alternative ways to fight back
While we might not have seen the last of the woes faced by town-centre retailers, the future is not necessarily so gloomy for independent retailers. more»
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Saving the UK’s independent restaurants before it’s too late
The pressure on small restaurant businesses is certainly taking its toll, yet the struggles being faced by these important, independent eateries are all too often overshadowed by the financial hardship of larger chains. more»
Virtual reality shop assistants will serve high street shoppers “in 5 years”
Being greeted at the door by a friendly virtual reality shop assistant will become standard across the UK high street in the next 5 years, according to a new study. more»
Deadpool 2’s Blockbuster revival shows power of authenticity in the streaming age
To celebrate the DVD and Blu-ray release of Deadpool 2, a temporary, pop-up version of iconic video rental store Blockbuster has opened in East London. more»
Will 2082 be the year ecommerce kills off the high street for good?
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»
Business rates bill is “double what the council first told me”: A cafe on the brink of closure
As the Federation of Small Businesses launches a new campaign to protect small high street shops, one cafe owner reveals how a business rates hike has threatened the survival of their business. more»
Business rates freeze and free parking: FSB sets out plan to save high street businesses
A business rates freeze, better parking infrastructure and access to cash are vital elements of a thriving high street and must immediately be addressed by policy makers, according to the Federation of Small Businesses. more»
Have mobile apps killed off the high street, or are they fighting to save it?
Mobile apps have been instrumental in the rise of online shopping – but are they a natural enemy of the high street, or can they support our bricks and mortar businesses? more»
How the heatwave impacted Britain’s high streets
From a retail perspective, the British heatwave certainly helped to give the high street a boost as consumers enjoyed shopping in air-conditioned shopping centres. more»
Will an “Amazon tax” help save the high street, or dismantle ecommerce success?
The chancellor has tabled the idea of a so-called “Amazon tax” to level the playing field between online and high street retailers. more»
