Figures released by the Office for National Statistics last week show that British online sales increased by 11.4 % in June 2015, compared to the same time last year. The value of sales made online in June 2015 increased by 1.4 % compared with May 2015 and accounted for 12.4 % of all retail sales.…
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has revealed that cash is still the king when it comes to UK retail sales. In an analysis of 10 billion retail payments in 2012 (accounting for 60% of total sales), cash was the preferred method of payment for 54%. But worryingly, the amount of transactions and money spent was…
It’s no secret that online trade has become more prominent in recent years. In an effort to provide consumers with more choice and convenience for what they can buy, when they can get it and where they can get it delivered to, many businesses have moved into ecommerce. At a time when high street sales…
This morning the Retail Champion Clare Rayner appeared on Bloomberg to discuss the latest Budget with Countdown’s Mark Barton. She spoke about the impact of the changes and what it means for enterprise in the UK. Her verdict? Not great for the retail sector. Find out why by watching the interview in full here.
Last Sunday I spoke at the Independent Retailer Month UK Launch Conference in Solihull. As I took to the stage, I noticed a man hovering by the door and encouraged him to take a seat or risk missing what promised to be the best speech of the conference. Thankfully he took my comment with the…
