eBay UK Introduces ‘Pay As You Go’ Scheme to Support Start-ups Amid Economic Downturn
Starting October 9th, eBay UK introduces a "Pay As You Go" scheme for new sellers to help businesses cope...
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Retail Vacancy Rates Surge Amidst Lockdown Struggles
In a recent report by the British Retail Consortium and Local Data Company, store vacancies have increased to 12.2%...
Bira’s Post-Lockdown Survival Plan: A 10-Point Strategy for Independent Retailers
In an open letter, Bira's CEO Andrew Goodacre outlines a 10-point "life after lockdown" strategy for smaller retailers, urging...
Midlands Shoppers Prioritize Supporting Local Businesses, Survey Finds
In a recent survey by Retail PR group Cartwright Communications, 63% of residents in Birmingham, Derby, Leicester, and Nottingham...
Sports Direct Calls for Investigation into Adidas and Nike’s Market Dominance
Sports Direct calls for an investigation into Adidas and Nike's dominance in the sportswear industry, claiming they control product...
Retail Expert Martin Newman Invests in E-commerce Platform DownYourHighStreet.com
Retail expert Martin Newman has invested in e-commerce platform, DownYourHighStreet.com, surpassing its funding target by 81% with a total...
Co-op Launches First Franchise Store Scheme
In a major expansion move, the 175-year-old supermarket chain Co-op plans to develop franchise stores for the first time,...
Extending Plastic Bag Charge to All Retailers for Environmental Conservation
Prime Minister Theresa May announces plans to double the 5p plastic bag charge to 10p and extend it to...
Independent Retailers Optimistic About High Street’s Future and Shoppers’ Support
Nearly 60% of independent retailers are optimistic about the future of local high streets, according to a new study...
Independent Retailers Gaining Ground Against Big Chains
In a recent study by Pure360, 42% of consumers prefer shopping at independent retailers due to their preference for...