Britain's independent shops are playing an important role in local communities, as a new study has shown the strong levels of engagement between shopkeepers and those that they serve in the face of an increasingly bleak outlook for small retailers. more»
Independent online retailers are urged to invest in same-day delivery methods in order to compete with big retailers, as new research shows that customer convenience is key to online success. more»
David Poole shares his advice and looks at how smaller businesses and retailers can compete with big business and thrive in today's increasingly competitive global marketplace. more»
The number of independent retailers in the capital offering shoppers the chance to pay for goods online as well as in-store is more than double the UK average of 19 per cent. more»
Last minute shopping on Panic Saturday? could see in-store sales sky-rocket for small businesses this weekend, as shoppers are set to flood to high-streets. more»
Despite the considerable build-up to Black Friday and its anticipated shopping chaos, many smaller retailers are looking to eschew the day's traditional promotional activity. more»
Despite having access to data like never before, retailers still don't always meet buyer demand. Our international supply chain expert, Kurt Cavano, discusses why stock-outs can be very bad news for smaller businesses. more»
