The business rates loopholes your small company should know
If your firm doesn't benefit from government-backed business rates loopholes, what can owners do to circumvent the business rates rise in ways that are lawful and cost-effective? more»
Retailers
Is COVID-19 taking out the weaker retailers?
Restaurant chain Carluccio's and 'rent to own' home electronics provider BrightHouse are the high street's latest casualties, their closures put nearly 5,000 jobs at risk. more»
Why are there more restaurants than retailers on Britain’s high streets?
New research suggests a spike in the number of restaurants taking over the tenancy of the British high street as consumer appetites veer towards food and beverage over brick-and-mortar retail. Here's why. more»
Embattled retailers demand end to “disproportionate” tax rates
Retailers suffered a September sales slowdown prompting the industry to call for an urgent reduction in detrimental tax rates and clarity over Brexit. more»
Retailers are the most pessimistic small businesses in Britain
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»
Will 2082 be the year ecommerce kills off the high street for good?
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»
Plastic bag charge could double and extend to small retailers
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»
How the heatwave impacted Britain’s high streets
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»
71% of shoppers use their phones IN-STORES. This and 4 other UK retail trends of 2018 revealed
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»
Infographic: Shoplifting has risen 4% since last year with 370,000 crimes being reported
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»
