Nearly nine in ten retail customers feel shopping experience improved during pandemic
The vast majority of retail customers (87.9%) felt the shopping experience improved during the pandemic. This coincided with a move to online services and...
Black Friday spending soars to beyond pre-Covid levels
Black Friday spending levels have surpassed the previous two years, provisional data has indicated.
Figures from Barclaycard – showing credit card spending from midnight to...
Retailers on track for record Black Friday as shoppers hit high streets
UK retailers are poised for a record Black Friday as early data showed shoppers are spending more than they did before the pandemic.
Figures from...
£15.4m lost to scams last Christmas
Scam online shopping “bargains” that turned out to be too good to be true cost shoppers £15.4 million over Christmas last year, according to...
85% of independent retailers vow not to take part in Black Friday
About 85% of independent retailers will not take part in Black Friday, according to new figures.
The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) said its latest...
Saving Christmas from toy shortages
Following reports of freight costs rising by 500% and ongoing labour shortages in the transport and logistics sector, toy retailers and manufacturers are warning...
Marks & Spencer raises profits outlook
Marks & Spencer has increased its annual profits outlook for the second time in less than three months after a sales rebound, but warned...
Currys and Uber join forces with rapid delivery trial
Currys and Uber have announced a new trial which puts tech on the takeaway menu for Londoners, enabling them to order small tech items...
Very launches “Very best excuses” Christmas ad
As the festive season draws nearer, multi-category online retailer Very continues to build momentum around its Very Best Excuses campaign, with a new 60...
Competition watchdog rules JD Sports must sell Footasylum
JD Sports must sell Footasylum after a watchdog found serious concerns that competition would be reduced following an in-depth investigation.
The Competition and Markets Authority...