The usually lucrative period of Easter fails to help retailers bounce back from what was a difficult first quarter in the sector
Retail
ONS data shows near 10% growth for online-only retailers as warmer weather plays its part in increase
Weekly pay in retail and repair sectors rise just 4% in 10 years as wholesale and manufacturing staff are nearly £20 worse off
Top manufacturers weigh in on debate about the showroom’s role in scooter sales as suppliers declare that they will continue to favour quality service
Report looks at various lighting, noise and design features retailers can draw on to pull in more customers, keep them in-store for longer and encourage more purchases
Brits eager to get out and about over sunny bank holidays help boost spending last month as Brexit delay nudges consumer confidence
35 new facilities teeming with specialist equipment installed across UK supermarkets in new drive to make retail outlets more accessible
Debenhams’ recent struggles highlight the plight of even the most resilient retailers and accessibility and parking are once again identified as a major problem
‘Dark UX’ techniques like timers and stock scarcity indicators pressure people into buying but new partnership aims to deliver transparent solution
Milder weather help lift revenues just under 7% compared to when the ‘Beast from the East’ savaged sales last year
