As the director behind one of the country’s most successful small business campaigns, Michelle Ovens has a unique view of the landscape for Britain’s high street retailers and traders. more»
Britain’s online shoppers have sent a message to retailers, after a study revealed greater demand for same-day delivery in the UK than any other country. more»
Launched in London this year, LuggageHero’s growing network of small local retail partners is benefitting from the hourly rates the platform offers tourists to safeguard their bags and suitcases. more»
The latest edition in our local currencies series takes us to the West Country, where we find out what steps the Bristol Pound has taken to tap into the city’s taste for independence and support local traders. more»
Strong growth in consumer spending during early May will be welcomed by small retail and hospitality business owners, who’ll be hoping for earn even more over the second May bank holiday. more»
Half of UK consumers believe limited product selection is the biggest downside to shopping with a local business, according to new research. more»
Now in its fifth year, Small Business Saturday UK has become increasingly popular. Hundreds of thousands of businesses now participate annually, while 80 per cent of local UK authorities recognise and promote the campaign. more»
Some areas of Britain have been more greatly impacted by falling high street footfall in the last few years than others. Business Advice has provided a clearer picture by identifying the worst affected high streets. more»
For the first in a new Business Advice series taking a closer look at the UK’s local currencies, we spoke to Amos Meiri, CEO of Colu, the Tel-Aviv-based tech firm powering the latest city-wide currency – the Liverpool Pound. more»
Consumer demand for authentic, local produce has boosted the UK’s community of small suppliers, according to new research from a supply chain standards members' organisation. more»
