High street retailers urged to meet consumer demand with same-day delivery options
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»
Local retailers
Giving small local retailers a killer advantage with a new revenue stream
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 Bristol Pound: A city paying the mayor in its local currency
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»
Bank holiday spending could earn local businesses up to £3bn
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»
Limited product selection remains biggest drawback to shopping locally
Half of UK consumers believe limited product selection is the biggest downside to shopping with a local business, according to new research. more»
Small Business Saturday announces fifth UK campaign date
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»
The worst affected high streets in Britain
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»
Powering the Liverpool Pound – An inside look at Britain’s latest local currency
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»
Small suppliers emerge as winners as consumers turn to local produce
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»
Morrisons set to recruit hundreds more small UK suppliers
The aim is to reduce the distance food needs to travel, with more shoppers being able to buy more food that was produced within 30 to 60 miles from their nearest Morrisons store. more»
