Strong back-to-school shopping season expected in coming weeks, study suggests
UK retailers are gearing up for a strong back-to-school shopping season in the coming weeks as “brick and mortar browsing” regains momentum, research suggests.
Retail...
The retail rebound and the role of digital
Covid-19 hit the retail sector hard.
Shops were closed. Consumer spending shifted online. High street stalwarts struggled or, in the case of Debenhams, collapsed.
Even with...
Mike Ashley: Who is the unorthodox retail magnate?
Billionaire Mike Ashley is one of the most recognisable men in British business after building a sprawling high street empire and acquiring a football...
UK retail sales strong in July but stock levels slide
UK retailers have reported another strong month of sales growth but saw stock levels slump to a new record low, according to fresh data.
The...
Local high streets to see boom in new stores due to hybrid working –...
Local high streets could see 17,000 new stores open over the next 12 months as retailers look to take advantage of new hybrid working...
HMV retail expansion – a catastrophic mistake?
Is HMV at risk of going into administration again?
Last week, music and entertainment retailer HMV announced a controversial new plan to expand its store...
Why Amazon’s New “Just Walk Out” Supermarkets Will Change Everything. Forever
Everyone has something to say about Amazon. Yet one thing always rises above the critiques: They've been ruthlessly customer focused. If it doesn't benefit...
Over one third of online shoppers will only associate with responsible brands
More than one third of online shoppers in the UK will only associate with ‘responsible’ brands – including those that treat staff fairly, source...
Employee-first technology: tackling key retail challenges
The face of retail is continually changing and our sector needs to leverage technology in order to respond effectively. But when it comes to...
The Department Store dilemma
Unfortunately for many department stores, the pandemic has been a final blow in the battle with online retail, spiralling real estate costs and difficulty...