Does internet retail really signal the death of brick and mortar stores? If you’re thinking of starting a brick-and-mortar business in 2019, the timing is in your favour. To the […] more»

How can retailers price competitively, outside of simply offering the lowest prices? The solution is simple – businesses must price more intelligently and look beyond damaging quick-fixes. more»

The husband and wife team behind T Plus Drinks reveal how they navigated the tough early days as food sector newbies and why a loyal customer base is so important for a growing brand. more»

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»

With Rakuten Marketing revealing that 48% of shoppers worldwide have already bought Christmas presents, we were curious to find out if the jolly season was as much of a priority for small businesses. more»

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»

England’s high streets and town centres could see business rates increase by almost £759m next year, according to ratings experts. 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»

 With the summer still in full swing, it might seem premature to start thinking about Black Friday – but getting it right can take months of planning. more»

The high street is in chaos. Media is fragmenting at pace. Millennials are ambivalent about marketing. So what do we do now? more»