Not all doom and gloom for retailers over Easter as online sales drive growth in spite of decline in footfall due to cold snap
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Consumers ‘dropping out’ from online purchases cost retailers billions
Research claims to show online window shopping trend where customers are putting items in their baskets but then failing to go through with the purchase
‘Internet marketplace for mobility retailers’ readies for launch
Mobility dealers invited to sell products through new website which prioritises ease-of-use and an enjoyable retail experience for end-users
High street suffers steepest drop in footfall in eight years
London, East Midlands and South East hit hardest but out-of-town shopping centres and retail parks suffer marginal drop in footfall
Online mobility retailers with ‘misleading’ delivery charges must clarify policies
ASA’s enforcement notice follows number of cases including one involving a national mobility retailer and now e-commerce sites must comply by 31st May or could face Trading Standards action
‘Beast from the East’ cools consumer spending in March
Inclement weather takes its toll on the high street as Brits chose to shop from the comfort of their homes
Cumbria Mobility insists customer service will always triumph over online competition
Retail boss treats online platform as a ‘gateway to show customer what is possible’ but refuses to sell mobility aids on the internet
Retail sales chilled by cold snap in March
Survey of traders finds that retail sales were ‘significantly below normal’ compared to what they usually are for this time of year
Parkgate Mobility targets trio of store openings as it overhauls retail platform
Yorkshire distributor brings in sweeping changes to its business including new retail software, stock system, product displays and showroom layouts, as it bids to continue safe growth across its estate
Online retail sales lifted by ‘Beast from the East’
Cold snap sees UK consumers turn online for items in February as latest figures show a 13% increase compared to last year
