Retailers suffered a September sales slowdown prompting the industry to call for an urgent reduction in detrimental tax rates and clarity over Brexit. more»

The latest Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Index revealed that retailers have the lowest confidence level of any sector, with 43% forecasting their fortunes will dive before Christmas. more»

66 years from now, all retail sales will be made online, according to a new study. Could 2082 be the year the high street sees its final shopper? more»

Small retailers in England could be included in the government’s plastic bag charge initiative, after the prime minister revealed plans to increase the cost for shoppers. more»

From a retail perspective, the British heatwave certainly helped to give the high street a boost as consumers enjoyed shopping in air-conditioned shopping centres. more»

Shopper-first retailing may be all the rage, but just how many independent retailers have the time, budget and knowledge to put this into practice? New research from 6,000 consumers and 1.4 billion ecommerce visits reveals what British shoppers actually want. Here's how to jump on the biggest consumer habits shaping retail in 2018. more»

Shoplifting come at a pricey expense for retailers, recent research shows that out of the £700m costs of retail crime, 71% is induced by stealing (British Retail Consortium). more»

The retailer rated the worst in the UK has been in the bottom two for the past eight years, according to the results from the Which? annual shopping survey. more»

The UK’s tax office has asked all online marketplaces to sign an agreement to confront online VAT fraud committed by sellers on their platforms. more»

As the news breaks that stores are opening on UK high streets at their lowest rate in seven years, it is no secret that the high street has been struggling.  more»