New research suggests a spike in the number of restaurants taking over the tenancy of the British high street as consumer appetites veer towards food and beverage over brick-and-mortar retail. Here's why. more»
England’s high streets and town centres could see business rates increase by almost £759m next year, according to ratings experts. more»
Small business expert Michelle Ovens looks at how local retailers and initiatives are bringing prosperity back to UK high streets. more»
As pubs, estate agents and banks struggle to maintain a high street presence in 2018, new research has revealed which independent business are gaining a stronghold amidst the challenges facing retailers. more»
Two weeks ahead of the 2018 World Cup in Russia, Britain's high street businesses have been promised a sales boost of up to £1.33bn during the tournament, as football fever drives fans into pubs, cafes and bars to watch England compete. more»
Writing for Business Advice, food industry expert Anx Patel explores how technology is enabling independent restaurant businesses to thrive at a time when many big players are closing their doors. more»
Britain’s small high street businesses will see revenues and footfall hit from a fresh wave of Royal Bank of Scotland branch closures, according to the Federation of Small Businesses. more»
UK High Street stores are opening at their lowest level in seven years, new research reveals. more»
UK shoppers are feeling increasingly strained about splashing their cash because only a third feel better off than a year ago, new research has found. more»
Writing for Business Advice, Jeremy Cook, chief economist at payment platform WorldFirst, helps small high street retailers grasp online exporting opportunities and establish themselves internationally. more»
