Consumer Confidence Edges Up But Remains In The ‘Doldrums’
Consumer confidence in the UK edged up in August, yet households remain wary due to ongoing inflation and economic uncertainty.
According to the latest BRC-Opinium...
Food Prices And Air Fares Drive Unexpected Rise In Inflation
Official figures released today show that prices in the UK rose even faster than expected last month, reaching the highest level in 18 months.
Inflation...
Justin King Stepping Down From M&S Board
Justin King, the renowned former CEO of Sainsbury’s, will step down from his role as Non-Executive Director on the Board of Marks & Spencer...
John Lewis Appoints New Chief Digital & Omnichannel Officer
John Lewis has hired Dom McBrien as its Chief Digital & Omnichannel Officer, a role that will sit on the department store retailer’s Management...
ONS Delays Release Of Retail Sales Data Over Quality Concerns
The release of key statistics used to weigh up the performance of the UK's economy has been delayed for two weeks over concerns about...
Poundland Confirms Dates When It Will End E-Commerce Sales And Loyalty...
Poundland has confirmed that it will stop selling goods online and shut down its loyalty app on 16th September as part of its new...
Retailers Should Aim For Greater Personalisation To Engage With Customers
New research reveals that 61% of UK consumers consider communications from retailers and brands irrelevant to them. In addition, more than half (56%) say...
Shelf Management Solutions And Promotional Display Strategies Essential For Retailers To...
Amid subdued retail sales figures, weak consumer confidence and rising prices, Rolf Whiteman, Sales Director at Harrison Retail, believes retailers should prioritise effective shelf...
Crisis Deepens For Independent Retailers With Nearly Half Seeing Sales Fall
New data highlights that the high street crisis has deepened significantly, with nearly half of independent retailers reporting that their sales have fallen compared...
Business Rates Rise Could Lead To The Closure Of Over 100...
More than 100 large stores operated by the leading supermarket chains could face closure as a result of government plans to raise business rates...
