For some time now the internet has been playing a prominent role in the British retail environment, with consumers increasingly turning to online stores such as Amazon and play.com in order to make their everyday purchases. Even the grocery sector has been... Read More
Many people love a bargain and so turn to the internet when it comes to buying certain products that they have in mind. But when it comes to browsing, the internet just doesn’t seem to scratch that itch that the high street does. According to a... Read More
Have you ever wandered into a shop, had a browse, found something you liked and checked the price online to see if you can find it cheaper? Well you are not alone. But this type of shopping is killing the high street as many retailers struggle to compete with... Read More
Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Asda have been doing it for years, but now Morrisons is about to catch up and offer an online food ordering service. But in business, isn’t it better to be a first mover, rather than play catch up? To get a piece of the online pie,... Read More
Argos enjoyed a hugely successful third quarter of trading thanks to a busy Christmas period. The catalogue-based retailer looked to be a possible high street casualty only a few months ago, when mounting debt and a string of non-profitable stores seemed... Read More
We are all aware of the situation on the high street at the moment. With once-popular brands entering administration and online shopping becoming the retail method of choice, towns and cities across the UK are suffering from an increasing number of empty... Read More
Any consumers struggling to finish their Christmas shopping online are in for some bad news – e-retailers are no longer able to process and deliver orders in time for December 25th unless a hefty price is paid for postage and packing. This means that... Read More
With only five shopping days to go until Christmas, panicked parents and frantic friends will be wracking their brains for that ideal last-minute gift for their loved ones in time for the big day.... Read More
With the advent of online shopping, traditional high street retailers came under attack from a new generation of rivals. Consumers can now order games, DVDs and CDs from the comfort of their own homes rather than trek around the shops, with their purchases... Read More
With only a few shopping weeks left until Christmas, consumers have entered into a festive frenzy in order to purchase all their gifts before the day arrives. Yet, due to the boom in popularity of internet shopping, it appears that shoppers wish to be more... Read More
