Amazon’s Prime Day 2018 is just around the corner. If retailers fail to prepare, they could miss out on a tremendous opportunity. more»

To help small business owners keep their discounting strategies on the right side of Trading Standards, Grid Law founder David Walker offers a legal context to three different price promotion scenarios with advice for avoiding the common pitfalls. more»

Two weeks ahead of the 2018 World Cup in Russia, Britain's high street businesses have been promised a sales boost of up to £1.33bn during the tournament, as football fever drives fans into pubs, cafes and bars to watch England compete. more»

Although sales of Italian sparkling wine continued to grow in the UK last year, the British public’s enthusiasm for prosecco could be starting to wane, as experts warn of the risks of mass market popularity. more»

Instagram is well-established as the social platform for smaller brands to thrive on. But for busy small business owners, it can drain your time and creative resources. Enter Instagram Stories, a real-time way to engage with – and convert – your audience. more»

UK High Street stores are opening at their lowest level in seven years, new research reveals. 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»

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»

UK shoppers are feeling increasingly strained about splashing their cash because only a third feel better off than a year ago, new research has found. more»

Demand for jewellery and watches for loved ones on Valentine’s Day helped high street retailers buck a broader decline in non-food sales in February. more»