Why are there more restaurants than retailers on Britain’s high streets?
Restaurants are taking over the British high street as consumer appetites veer towards food and beverage over bricks-and-mortar retail. Here’s why.
Does retail need an omni-edge to achieve success in 2019?
What is happening to UK retailer’s in 2019? As Creative Director of a retail design agency, I get asked this question a fair bit. It’s a complex issue; some days bring in reports of a dying high street, others are filled with the failures of online fast fashion retailers.
Christmas miracle? This tech company helps independent retailers grow
A growing tech company offers an online marketplace for independent retailers to sell their goods. Will businesses like this save them from extinction?
Is the high street making a comeback?
The changing landscape of the high street and the omnipresence of online shopping have triggered a debate whether the death of the high street is nigh.
Shoppers demand beloved British high street takes on more innovation and independents
While UK shoppers are still in love with the British high street, they expect to see more innovation and independent businesses introduced, according to the New Retail Reality report from Barclays.
Grimsey Review unveils 31-point plan to save the British high street
With 20,000 independent retailers under threat, retail veteran Bill Grimsey is today unveiling his 31-point plan to save the British high street.
Entrepreneur forced to “shopgift” his goods into stores
What can you do when retailers refuse to stock your products? Follow Julian Evans’ lead and “shopgift” them onto shelves.