Retail sales boosted as shoppers snap up new outfits ahead of lockdown easing
Retail sales in March beat expectations, with shoppers spending more in preparation of going out again once lockdown restrictions ease, according to new data.
The...
Cashback in shops ‘must be part of wider strategy to help those relying on...
Changes to enable cashback without purchase in shops must be part of a wider strategy to make sure people are not cut off from...
Will local high streets see a renaissance as lockdown eases?
Much has been documented about the death of the high street and irrevocable ecommerce trends rendering stores obsolete. But might physical stores see something...
Shoppers and drinkers take advantage of new freedoms as lockdown eases
Shoppers flocked to high streets and drinkers downed pints as coronavirus restrictions were lifted in England.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged the nation to “behave...
Caution urged ahead of lockdown easing for shops and pub gardens in England
Caution has been urged ahead of a major easing of England’s lockdown which will allow pubs and restaurants to serve customers outside and hairdressers...
Facebook removes 16,000 groups trading in fake reviews after watchdog probe
Facebook has removed more than 16,000 groups trading in fake and misleading reviews following pressure from the UK’s competition watchdog.
The Competition and Markets Authority...
Which UK local economy will bounce back the quickest from COVID 19?
New research from savings platform Raisin UK have revealed which parts of the UK have the strongest local economies, and are likely to recover...
Retail footfall rises ahead of high street reopenings amid warm weather
UK retail footfall ticked higher last week as shoppers enjoyed warmer weather and moved closer to the reopening of non-essential shops and outdoor hospitality.
Figures...
New car sales up 11.5% in March
Demand for new cars grew by 11.5% last month compared with March 2020, new figures show.
Some 283,964 new cars were registered in the UK...
Almost 190,000 retail jobs axed in high street turmoil since first lockdown
Almost 190,000 jobs have been lost in the retail bloodbath since shops were first forced to shut their doors a year ago, according to...