Bensons for Beds is to start making deliveries with all-electric vehicles as part of its journey to becoming a net zero emissions retailer by 2040.
It will launch a pilot scheme today (10 December) when it will begin using a new e-van to deliver its Rollo by Slumberland mattresses. Over time it plans to phase out all its petrol and...
Throughout the last decade, bricks and mortar retailers have had to battle fiercely against online powerhouses, like Amazon, for the attention of consumers. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), internet sales have risen steadily as a proportion of all retail sales, from 9% in 2010 to 21.5% in 2019. This year, likely driven by the pandemic, that...
The gambling industry in the United Kingdom has been on an upward curve over the past decade, and that trend looks set to continue throughout the 2020s.
With an annual gross gambling yield (GGY) of more than £14 billion, it is easy to see why an increasing number of operators have been eager to jump on the bandwagon.
Advancements in technology...
As times go by, and each year that comes and goes is already more advanced in so many ways than the previous ones, it is interesting to explore all of the newest technological additions that are significant for this particular year. However, keeping up with this constant development and improvement of the major technological advances is almost impossible. That...
One thing we’ve learned in the last 12 months is that being prepared for whatever comes next, and being flexible enough to roll with the punches, is more important than ever.
The full long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on businesses both large and small are yet to be seen but it’s more important than ever before to make...
From 4th - 13th December 2020, Swarovski’s community will be encouraged to share a moment that has sparked delight for them throughout 2020 for a chance to win a £1,000 shopping spree and other sparkling Swarovski gifts, both in-store and online.
A fully digital experience has been created that will be activated via QR technology in-store. Customers will be encouraged...
With over 65 sport and streetwear stores on British high streets and a powerful online offering, Footasylum are so much more than your everyday retailer.
They have spent the past few years learning from their customers and evolving alongside them. In 2018 they discovered that their core audience has an insatiable appetite for viral social content. They knew that to...
This year has been fraught with challenges for so many businesses around the world. Cost saving has become the hottest topic around boardroom tables, even more so than after the last recession.
If businesses are going to survive these incredibly tough and unprecedented times, they will need to re-evaluate their processes and spending habits. Here are 5 ways to...
Shopify is a platform that will enable you to create your online store in minutes. It is one of the most used platforms when it comes to starting an online store. In fact, 87% of all merchants use the Shopify App Store as the base of their website.
Shopify is an easy-to-use platform that will host your website and comes...
This year’s Black Friday could prove to be a watershed moment for the out of town retail park as we know it. Many retailers with a presence in the UKs retail parks are struggling to make a profit while facing ongoing lockdowns and restrictions. Even when they are able to trade, social distancing measures and the reluctance of many...
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