Under the Tier 4 restrictions non-essential shops, hairdressers and leisure and entertainment venues must close, with a new “stay at home” message being introduced. Karen Holden, CEO of A City Law Firm, explains more and offers advice to retailers planning for 2021. more»
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»
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»
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»
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»
