
Serious violent attacks on retail staff double in just one year
The number of serious violent attacks recorded against retail staff doubled in 2017, new survey findings have revealed. more»
The number of serious violent attacks recorded against retail staff doubled in 2017, new survey findings have revealed. more»
Independent stores have been hailed as the 'saviours? of the British high street amidst the recent closures of big-name chains. more»
As supermarket giant Tesco completes the acquisition of cash-and-carry chain Booker, the Federation of Small Businesses has set out its expectations for the new food powerhouse. more»
Over three-quarters of UK retailers have pledged to increase the number of apprenticeship training placements they offer over the next two years. more»
Since opening their first Eat 17 branch in 2006, step brothers Chris Oconnor and James Brundle have been refining the traditional convenience store experience for modern consumers. But the road to business success wasnt exactly mapped out. more»
Italian restaurant chain Prezzo has announced plans to close 94 restaurants in a bid to repair its finances, the latest high street business forced into a restructuring plan. more»
With around 79 per cent of people reporting having experienced unwanted sexual attention in the workplace, a new study has analysed the data to find the top ten most offending industries. more»
In the UK, one in ten households already owns either an Amazon Echo or a Google Home device. How close are we to entrusting our shopping lists to our digital assistants? more»
The new Food and Drink Sector Council is made up of leading figures from Britain's agriculture, manufacturing, retail, logistics and hospitality sectors. more»
Casting his eye over emerging technology trends set to change the way consumers shop in 2018, Vaughan Rowsell, founder of ePOS software provider Vend, helps small business owners remain competitive in a rapidly moving retail environment. more»