It is a busy time of year for independent retailers across the UK and with Christmas fast approaching, stores are busy making sure that the last of their orders are picked, packed, and delivered in time for the festive day. Supporting independent retailers this Christmas has never been so important, having come through the pandemic …
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During the run up to Christmas, both retail and hospitality industries are warning that staff shortages could certainly arise due to increasing inflation costs and the struggle to recruit extra manpower, especially in terms of overseas workers. With the continued impact of Brexit, the UK government is investigating a relaxation to its rules for overseas …
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None of us know yet how the extent of the cost-of-living crisis will impact the UK. However what is certain is that consumers are already looking at how they can plan their Christmas retail shopping earlier this year to help with their finances. By spreading the cost over the months ahead and taking up options …
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With a recession forecasted for the UK, during the latter parts of 2022 and well into 2023, retail businesses are anticipating a turbulent duration ahead. However, with a constructive approach to managing a business, there is hope for UK retailers to weather the storm and create new opportunities and growth, thereafter. Recession takeaways to assist …
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As retailers get into the momentum of the Back to School season, the competition between businesses both online and on the high street, has never been so challenging. Not only are retail business still recovering from lost sales during the pandemic, but they are also fighting against rising inflation and higher running costs. Throughout the …
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Throughout the past decade, retail technology has transformed the way in which customers shop. These days retail businesses will mostly likely utilise some type of retail technology for sales, stock control or marketing. Through all these aspects, retail technology plays such a fundamental part in recording information and engaging with customers. So, how has retail …
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For those who regularly order online, at some point in the last few years, you may have come across ‘What 3 Words’ and wondered what the term referred to. Sometimes road names and house numbers don’t provide enough information, in helping delivery drivers to pinpoint as to where they should accurately leave parcels. Door entrances …
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This particular week of March, officially marks the beginning of the UK spring season and this means that retailers across the country are busy preparing their stores and window displays with fresh stock and new season styles. A new season always sparks a new era, especially within retail. Store owners are excited to share their …
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It’s an exciting time for UK business! With Brexit firmly cemented behind us, UK companies are beginning to look further afield for new and greater global opportunities, as a means of exporting their produce. With government backing from a new initiative, ‘Made in the UK, Sold to the World’, the UK government hopes to boost …
