Local and coastal towns benefit as brits enjoy a staycation summer
In August, UK retail footfall continued to strengthen for the third consecutive month with a drop of -30.8% from last year as the government’s ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ scheme
In August, UK retail footfall continued to strengthen for the third consecutive month with a drop of -30.8% from last year as the government’s ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ scheme
Entries for all award categories in this year's Best Small Shops competition close on Friday 11 September 2020. The Best Small Shops competition celebrates the commitment and creativity of entrepreneurial independent
Trotters has partnered with its landlord, Cadogan, to open a Back to School Pop-Up Store at 11 Kings Road, SW3 4RP; just a stone’s throw away from its existing flagship
Latest data from retail expert Springboard reveals footfall in UK retail destinations rose by +4.1% last week from the week before; a significant acceleration in the rise in the previous
Edx Education, a leading home learning brand for children age 18 months up to 12 years, has won Silver in the Independent Toy Shop UK Awards 2020 for its Eco-Friendly
Local authorities across the UK are 'accelerating the decline of the high street' with unnecessary road closures according to the British Independent Retailers Association (Bira). Bira has been inundated with calls
Mary Urquhart, senior contact centre manager at PFS, highlights why it is key for brands to scale up their operations and prioritise customer service. As the shift to online shopping continues, retailers
Selfridges has launched a new sustainability initiative, Project Earth, as a commitment to change the way we shop by 2025. The initiative builds on the industry-leading steps Selfridges has already
The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) is highlighting the need for 'positive action' to help retail businesses meet rent demands as they continue to recover from the pandemic. Subsequently, Bira is
Mamas & Papas is embracing the power of storytelling in its latest universal, multi-channel campaign. Creative studio Buttercrumble engaged in this project by collaborating on a range of illustrations to
Retail businesses are missing out on millions of pounds of unallocated local authority grants according to the British Independent Retailers Association (Bira). It has been revealed that emergency coronavirus funding for
Zach Thomann, executive vice president and general manager at PFS, on navigating a new retail era. Though the rise in online shopping has been inevitable, Covid-19 acted as a catalyst for
Research from social media management platform Maybe* reveals independent retailers have all but stepped away from social media since lockdown ended. Although consumers average over three hours on social media
In conjunction with its continued 30th birthday celebrations, family-owned and run childrenswear brand Trotters is marking the start of the new a/w season with the opening of its very own
Following a successful trial, John Lewis & Partners is rolling out a new progressive supplier engagement programme called ‘Better Jobs’ to all of its 120 UK manufacturing suppliers. The purpose of
To help reach the target of ending the use of fossil fuels across its entire transport fleet by 2030, John Lewis and Waitrose plan to significantly increase the use of electric vans. The
The John Lewis Partnership has appointed Nikki Humphrey as executive director for people. Humphrey, who starts on 1 October, joins from Virgin Atlantic where she is chief people officer. She
Nursery retailer JoJo Maman Bébé is once again partnering with The World of Eric Carle to extend its Very Hungry Caterpillar range of children’s clothing based on the evergreen book
John Lewis has confirmed that its fast track Click & Collect delivery and returns service will be available in over 500 Co-op food stores by the end of the summer. The
The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has raised over £1,000 for the Rainy Day Trust (RDT) through its coronavirus membership deal. During lockdown, Bira offered independent retailers the opportunity to sign
Gavin Matthews and Nicky Strong of law firm Womble Bond Dickinson discuss the compulsory wearing of face coverings in shops. While the government's announcement on Tuesday 14 July was not a complete surprise, the lack of a