Retail

Articles, guides and news on retailing topics for UK small businesses, whether traditional brick-and-mortar stores, e-commerce platforms, or omni-channel. Topics covered include the key elements of successful retailing such as inventory management, pricing strategies, customer service, store design, and marketing.

Business Technology

Technology trends for independent retailers

Here, Dax Dasilva, CEO of Lightspeed, runs down the top technology trends for retailers to look out for in 2017.

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Record-breaking temperatures turn up the heat for UK retailers

New data reveals that last week’s heatwave sent consumers into a spin – and straight to the high street with independent retailers reporting a 11 per cent increase in sales.

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Brits queue up to complain about shopping

New research reveals a stark disconnect between what customers actually want and what retailers think they want when shopping.

Export & Import

Can you afford to leave your business unprotected from shrinkage?

Small businesses are at serious risk of stock shrinkage and are leaving themselves open and unprotected to massive losses.

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UK consumers unsubscribe from retailer communications

New Engage Hub research reveals ‘spray and pray’ communications strategy is driving consumers into hands of competitors.

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Construction, retail and food and drink hit hardest as insolvencies rise

3,967 businesses ceased trading in the first quarter of 2017 due to an increase in insolvencies in UK small businesses.

Finding and selling to customers

What are the market conditions for small brick and mortar retailers in 2017?

In this piece, in association with Close Brothers Retail Finance, we look at the current state of the retail landscape in context with prospects for brick and mortar operators.

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