Hygiene, pet stores, outsourcers and builders – business winners from pandemic
The Covid-19 crisis saw some obvious business winners emerge from the pandemic as workers were forced to stay at home as high streets and...
Consumer confidence showing ‘green shoots’ of recovery
Consumer confidence is showing “green shoots” of recovery on the back of well-received Budget announcements, the successful vaccine rollout and roadmaps in place for...
ATM transactions have plunged by 43% during the ‘coronavirus year’
The number of ATM transactions plunged by 43% during the “coronavirus year”, according to Link, the UK’s main cash machine network.
Link said the sharp...
Shoppers venture out as UK closes in on lockdown anniversary
Footfall around the UK’s retail sites was up 7% last week, but is still heavily depressed compared to its pre-pandemic levels, new data has...
Can stores regain their flagship status?
Pressure has been building for several years on retailers to rethink the role of the store, and new ideas have emerged as a reaction...
Online Retail Maintains Strong Start to the Year as February Sales Remain High
With the strict lockdown still in place, online retail sales held strong in February, rising by +69.5% Year-on-Year (YoY). That’s according to the latest...
Klarna launches Influencer Council to provide greater clarity on guidelines as more Brits turn...
Global payments and shopping service Klarna, has launched an Influencer Council in order to develop a best practice guide for influencers and brands advertising...
Buy Now, Pay Later provider Zip arrives in the UK
Buy Now, Pay Later provider Zip has announced its UK arrival with Homebase one of its first major brand partners – the first and...
Customisable cosmetics – the new in for luxury beauty?
By now, you’ve all probably seen (and swooned over) the magnificent Carolina Herrera lipsticks. And while the cosmetic formula is certainly a reason they...
In-Store Reinventions Raise Retailers’ Online Sales
Here’s a twist. Major retail brands are looking at reinventions of their brick-and-mortar establishments that go beyond maximising in-store sales. They’re investing in fresh...