The retail industry suffered heavily at the hands of the recession, with news of administrations and liquidations hitting the press at an alarming rate. However, thanks to a combination of factors, recovery appears to be in full swing with the British Retail... Read More
During the recession, many workers found themselves made redundant as a result of businesses cutting back on staff in a bid to save money. This led to workers in similar sectors fearing their jobs would also be at risk, causing job security levels to plummet... Read More
Despite the fact that several firms have been forced to enter administration recently, the overall news from the retail industry remains encouragingly positive. This is thanks, in large part, to a boom in consumer confidence which has seen retailers benefit... Read More
Thriving trade in Britain's hotels and restaurants is leading the way towards an economic recovery, according to the business lobby group the CBI. Chancellor George Osborne has been under fire from the IMF Its quarterly survey showed that hotels,... Read More
Thanks to a dip in consumer confidence, the retail industry is keen to develop techniques which will entice customers to spend freely when entering a store. This has led to pre-Christmas sales, loss-making initiatives and mass promotions becoming common... Read More
Retailers across the country will have breathed a sigh of relief this week with the news that sales grew at their fastest rate in years in February. With businesses in all industries preparing themselves for a further plunge into recession, it is hoped that... Read More
The end of one of the longest recessions in living memory should surely be something to celebrate – disposable income is expected to rise while inflation drops, businesses can finally begin investing again and the mass closing of retail outlets should... Read More
