With the European economic outlook still uncertain, many businesses which count the Eurozone as their primary market are travelling further afield in search of a more stable consumer base. Fashion retailers in particular are seeking to focus on online... Read More
Sainsbury will put rival supermarkets under more pressure today when it is expected to report a further increase in like-for-like sales. Tesco, Britain’s largest retailer, reported a 1 per cent drop in like-for-like sales when it updated the market... Read More
Since the start of the recession in 2008, consumers in the UK have faced pay freezes, rising energy costs and a dramatic reduction in the level of household disposable income available to them. However, the largest challenge facing the budget setters in each... Read More
Some of Britain’s largest supermarket chains certainly began 2013 with a bang, with the nation rocked over allegations that horse meat had been found in Tesco and Lidl budget burgers. When these rumours were confirmed, all chains connected to the scandal... Read More
With Britain finally basking in some long-awaited sunshine, it appears that the spirits of people across the country have somewhat risen. Yet it is not only consumers celebrating the glorious weather, as retailers have been given something to celebrate with... Read More
B&Q owner Kingfisher has said first-quarter profits fell by nearly 30 per cent after sales were affected by weak demand and the cold snap. Trade profits at Kingfisher, which also owns Screwfix in the UK and Castorama in France, fell to £114m for... Read More
When you visit the high street for some retail therapy or do the weekly shop at your favourite supermarket, how do you pay for your goods? The majority of us will simply put it on a debit card, but are there still some people who swear by cash? As with... Read More
In recent years, fashion retailers have come under increasing amounts of pressure to address the issue of welfare in the modelling industry. With stories circulating regarding the working hours and treatment of models by even some of the world’s leading... Read More
Last summer the Olympics, and especially the success of Team GB on the medals front, caused a sporting boom in the UK which boosted the profits of specialist retailers at a time where any small rise in fortune was to be welcomed. Car parts and bicycle... Read More
After retail sales were hit by unexpectedly deep snowfall in March, many were hoping that last month would signal the start of a more positive spring/summer season than has been seen for quite some time on the high street. Unfortunately, figures released... Read More
