John Lewis to reopen a further nine stores
John Lewis is reopening nine more shops on Thursday 25 June following the successful opening of an initial 13 shops last week. The nine stores set to reopen are; Cribbs
John Lewis is reopening nine more shops on Thursday 25 June following the successful opening of an initial 13 shops last week. The nine stores set to reopen are; Cribbs
Further changes to lockdown restrictions in Scotland include non-essential shops being able to reopen from 29 June. Ahead of that date, local authorities and retailers are being urged to plan
The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has vowed to continue to fight for retailers that missed out on government support. The pledge follows the findings of the Treasury Select Committee
On Monday 15 June, non-essential retail shops across England began reopening after 12 weeks of closure since the Covid-19 outbreak. They will, however, both look and operate differently compared to
As the retail sector begins to reopen following lockdown, retailers offering gift cards could see a boost in consumer spend. According to the latest forecasts from the Gift Card &
New research by GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, shows 66.8% of 16 to 24-year-olds are feeling comfortable about returning to shops. Just over half of UK consumers are willing
Mamas & Papas has launched a new virtual personal shopping service for new and expectant parents. The nursery brand has taken its popular personal shopping appointments online. This ensures that even
Rory O'Connor, founder and CEO of Scurri, a provider of software that connects and optimises ecommerce ordering, shipping and delivery process, discusses the reopening of stores. Covid-19 has transformed large swathes
The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has expressed concern for a proposed relaxation of Sunday trading laws. Under plans being suggested by the government, England could suspend Sunday trading laws
Luxury retail packager, Fleet, discusses adapting its business to support the reopening of retail. Barely a business in the country will have escaped the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Since the
Independents' Day UK, the year-round campaign to promote independent retail businesses across the UK with an emphasis on driving footfall to small shops on 4 July, has launched its 2020
Online ethical babywear store Hugo and Me has launched a search for Britain’s cutest baby model. The retailer, which opened its first bricks and mortar store in December in Uppermill, Greater Manchester,
Ecommerce rose to grab 30% of all retail sales in April, but can online retailers keep their new customers? Ecommerce home delivery expert ParcelHero says that many online stores and services have
The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has welcomed a new £50m boost to help local authorities prepare high streets for reopening. The fund for councils to help their local high
John Lewis will begin reopening its shops for customers as part of a gradual approach from Monday 15 June. It will start with its Poole and Kingston department stores, which
Triangle, a contemporary fashion and lifestyle boutique in Clapton, has launched A Small Triangle, a new children's concept store on Chatsworth Road, London. The children's store officially opened on 7 March
The Prime Minister has confirmed that non-essential shops across England can reopen from 15 June. This includes stores selling clothes, shoes, toys, furniture, books and electronics. Plus tailors, auction houses,
During a time where many physical stores remain closed, Facebook Shops provides a facility to help small businesses trade. The new online platform enables any seller to bring their business
The Independent Retailers Confederation (IRC), a group of trade organisations representing different independent retail sectors across the UK, has launched ‘We are open’; an online map and directory of independent
Despite some easing of lockdown rules, new businesses registering on ebay.co.uk will continue to pay zero fees to list or sell until 31 July 2020. This represents a two-month extension
Ben Nolan and Stephen Sidkin of Fox Williams LLP discuss cookies and what online retailers need to do to comply. When a consumer views clothing on your website, will they see