Consumer confidence buoyant for Christmas 2010
December 21, 2010 10:55 amUK consumer spending is forecasted to rise this Christmas with 14% of consumers planning to spend more on gifts The third annual survey of Christmas shoppers... View Article
General Merchandise News
Tube strike threat to retailers boxing day hopes.
December 20, 2010 12:04 pmThe threatened Boxing Day tube strike could be a major blow for London’s retailers, damaging a crucial part of the capital’s economy at its most important... View Article
Pricing changes need careful consideration
December 17, 2010 2:56 pmLooming large on the horizon for the vast majority of retailers at the moment is the forthcoming VAT rise on 4th January. By Helen Dickinson And... View Article
Comment: Economic outlook for 2011
December 17, 2010 2:55 pmRichard Lowe, Head of Retail & Wholesale, Barclays Corporate, gives his view. “Sufficient momentum in business and consumer demand should ensure that the UK economy keeps... View Article
Poor stock availability in store risks customer loyalty
December 17, 2010 10:09 amRecent research reveals shoppers are frustrated with stock levels, with almost half (46%) expecting their favourite store to be out of stock of at least one... View Article
Retail sales hold up despite the weather
December 16, 2010 3:27 pmDespite the extremely cold weather shoppers have clearly been determined to spend, according to the Retail Sales figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) for... View Article
Swindle all the way: retailers warned of festive shoplifting epidemic
December 16, 2010 1:29 pmNew research published by G4S Secure Solutions (UK) reveals that one-in-seven (14%) people would consider stealing from a retailer this December Meanwhile, over 1.1 million people... View Article
Good communications can save 36 hours a week at the checkout
December 16, 2010 1:20 pmSurvey suggests that retail stores can save 36 hours every week at the checkouts with a good communications system to speed up responses to customer queries... View Article
Retailers paint a bleak picture of Christmas trading and 2011 prospects
December 15, 2010 11:43 amAccording to a recent piece of research, UK Retailers are feeling pessimistic in the traditionally peak pre-Christmas trading period Only 15% of retailers are anticipating that... View Article
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