Yodel has announced plans for a long-term strategic investment in a new Northern super-hub to support the company’s growth.
The investment, which aims to protect all existing jobs while also creating new job opportunities for the wider region, will see a five-year transition from the existing Shaw hub. The upgrade is in response to growing parcel volumes, triggered by a...
Locking down the world for months was bound to leave a lasting legacy on society. One of the most positive outcomes is the increased awareness of our impact on the environment. Carbon emissions fell drastically, the water in Venice ran clear and wild animals began to roam in locked-down cities. Consumers have also emerged from the lockdown more conscious...
Memories of panic buying may be fading here in the UK but have resurfaced elsewhere. The near constant threat of another wave of Covid-19 may yet prompt another round of hyper demand. Whilst there is little hard evidence to determine the underlying drivers of panic buying, there are numerous theories that the retail industry may benefit from exploring.
Feroud Seeparsand,...
Over half of global holiday shoppers (51%) plan to shop local during the 2020 holiday period, according to new research from Rakuten Advertising.
The research, conducted among 8,673 adults across the globe, found that consumers have turned to home-grown brands and close-by stores in recent months, with one in ten (11%) British consumers increasing their purchases from local businesses due...
You’d be excused for thinking that the British high street was under apocalyptic pressure, with the majority of shops having closed after turning into ghost towns over the last few years. At least that’s the story that’s told over and over again on TV and in newspapers.
Many of the names we loved have disappeared too. C&A, Littlewoods, Woolworths, Zavvi, BHS, Comet,...
Livestream shopping presenters have become social media superstars in China, as half a billion online shoppers tuned in to spend $63bn on livestream shows last year.
The e-commerce delivery specialist ParcelHero believes it’s a retail revolution that will hit the UK very soon and be worth £millions to innovative brands that embrace livestream shopping first.
ParcelHero’s Head of Consumer Research, David...
FASHION lovers everywhere can stay stylish and safe with the UK’s first premium face mask subscription service launched by Jo JoCreative Designs. The Essex-based business has created a simple and stress-free service, perfect for people on the go, who want to enhance their outfits with their masks. All of the brand’s specially designed breathable and washable face coverings are...
Robert Lockyer, CEO and founder of Delta Global, a packaging provider for luxury fashion retailers explains how recent shifts in consumer sentiments could have a damaging impact on the industry in terms of sustainability, reputation and profitability.
Changes in consumer needs, expectations and behaviours are to be expected over time and, in many cases, patterns can even be predicted....
Are you branching out with your company? Expanding and opening additional locations can take your company to new heights and help you to compete at a much higher level, but it is also a huge undertaking and will always be a risk which is why you need to make a few considerations first.
Is Now the Right Time?
First, you need...
An offer platform created to provide NHS staff with exclusive discounts as a thank you for working on the front line against Covid-19 has reported a successful first quarter, having driven £750k in retail sales since its launch in May.
The platform, created by leading discount site VoucherCodes.co.uk, uses bespoke verification technology in order to function as a gated offer...