retail

Retail sales bounce back in May, says ONS

The volume of retail sales volumes “partly rebounded” in May, according to the latest statistics from the Office of National…

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The need for speed – How retailers can respond to consumers’ ‘mobile-first’ behaviour

The retail landscape has been altered beyond all recognition in the light of COVID. The fact that things won’t go…

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The Retail Mutual launches #OpenForBusiness campaign to support independents

The Retail Mutual has launched a social media campaign to support independent businesses, after non-essential retailers were permitted to reopen…

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Retailers to suffer for ‘some time to come’, says BRC

Footfall across the UK tumbled by 81.6% in May, as the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned that retailers may…

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Why are brick-and-mortar stores still important for retail

Many people believe that using e-commerce websites is the key to having a future in retail. Without having to leave…

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How smart retailers are pivoting to meet the demands of consumers today

‘Hoarding’ may be the term most associated with Covid-19 consumerism, but beyond toilet paper and soap, consumer buying behavior has…

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Retail experience will never be the same

While COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on the UK’s retail sector, it should not come as a surprise to…

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Retailers face second worst month on record

May was another “testing” month for retailers, with total sales down by 5.9%, according to the latest BRC-KPMG retail sales…

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Hiring starts to pick up in retail industry as lockdown eases

Hiring has started to pick back up in the retail industry last month, with job vacancies advertised increasing by an…

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How fashion retailers can offset losses amid the pandemic

Fashion retailers are among the most affected businesses during the coronavirus outbreak. Because the pandemic restricts outside movement significantly and…

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