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If detected properly, breakouts can help option traders take advantage of the volatility. No trader will ever deny the importance of getting the right signals. They not only give them a favorable time to enter the right trade but also an opportunity to exit the wrong one. Different Types of Breakouts A breakout occurs when the price sets its course beyond...
Not everyone is working from home. In September, it was reported that half of UK offices had returned to work, just before the new rules came into effect to encourage homeworking. Whilst it’s a quiet period for these businesses nationwide, there are still some offices, such as in law, that will continue to operate on the premises. Winding down...
Black Friday has been regarded as one of the major shopping days in the US for a number of years, serving as the first major sales day in the lead-up to Christmas, but in recent years this tradition has expanded out of the US and into to Europe. Many physical and online retailers have sought to take advantage of this...
UK MENSWEAR designer L’Estrange has introduced new compostable packaging to its supply chain as part of its drive for total sustainability in-store and behind the scenes. L’Estrange has committed to using TIPA’s compostable zipper bags to protect its garments while in transit from its manufacturers in Italy and Portugal to its UK warehouses.  The bags perform like conventional plastic packaging but...
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...