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»
These 12 high street heroes have faced the WORST trading years in their long-standing history. Here we review the biggest business lessons from the retailers who’ve gone bust. more»
The Beast from the East snowstorms cost UK supermarkets £22m in lost sales as shoppers deserted the high street to stay warm at home. more»
At a time when Britain’s biggest high street retailers are contemplating store closures and seeking rent reductions, new research reveals a quick and painless shortcut for businesses struggling to move […] more»
The “Beast from the East” snowstorms have sent a chill down the high street, with industry data revealing a sales drop for the first time in six months. more»
The number of shop thefts committed against retailers over the last year has risen to nearly one million, new survey findings have revealed. more»
